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Paper for Water Turns Origami Ornaments into Wells
Katherine and Isabelle Adams were only 8 and 5 when they learned a child dies every 15 seconds from unclean water.
Assistant Coach Farris Earns THSCA Honor
Roxanne Farris of Highland Park was named a Class 6A regional assistant coach of the year for cross country by the Texas High School Coaches Association.
Crime
Parish Teacher Arrested on Child Porn Possession Charges
The school confirmed Brandon Froning, 31, was suspended from his job Monday following the arrest on two counts of child pornography possession.
Obituaries
Bette Perot Dies At 93
Bette, sister of the late Henry Ross Perot, served as vice president of the Perot Foundation for 26 years, and on the board of the North Texas Food Bank, where she was later named a life board member.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 2-8
Car thieves, bag burglars, and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for Jan. 2-8.
Society
Tickets on Sale For Junior Symphony Ball
More than 2,000 high school students from 35 schools are expected to attend the event Saturday, Feb. 4 at Gilley's.
Scholarship Namesake Mary Dillard Still an Inspiration
Though she hasn’t taught in Highland Park ISD since 2000, Mary Katherine Harris Dillard remains an avid fan of her former students.
HP Girls Stay Perfect in District Play
The jump in classification hasn’t looked difficult thus far for Highland Park, which continues to make a strong case as a District 7-6A title contender.
Sharpshooting Scots Ground Cards in 7-6A
Another offensive showcase by Highland Park led to an 82-34 romp over Irving MacArthur as the Scots extended their District 7-6A winning streak to five games.
UP City Council OKs Parking Lot Lighting Near HPHS
The University Park City Council Jan. 3 approved an ordinance to allow for parking lot lighting for the lots along Lovers Lane and Hyer Street near Highland Park High School in hopes of better accommodating student athletics and other activities.
Faith
Faith Friday: SMAA Hosting Epiphany Lessons and Carols Service
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will host an Epiphany lessons and carols service at 4 p.m. Jan. 22.