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Youth Clinic Merges Past, Future for HP
For new Highland Park lacrosse coach Mike Pressler, the opportunity to host a youth camp earlier this month was about more than just teaching fundamentals.
Crime
Woman Accused of Opening Fire At Dallas Love Field Taken to Jail After Hospital Stay
Portia Odufuwa, 38, the woman accused of opening fire at Dallas Love Field airport before she was shot by an officer last month, was moved to the Dallas County Jail Aug. 16, police say, about three weeks after she was hospitalized.
HPISD Approves 2022-2023 Tax Rate, Budget
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees Aug. 16 approved the district’s budget for the 2022-2023 school year.
Society
DIFFA Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year of Fundraising
At the event, 24 North Texas HIV/AIDS Service Organizations (ASO) were granted with funds raised by DIFFA/Dallas during the 2021-2022 season.
Katy 5K Returns Sept. 8
The annual Katy 5K returns Sept. 8.
Upperclassmen: Scots Ready for Jump to 6A
Only hours after their 2021 season ended prematurely with a heartbreaking playoff loss, Highland Park players and coaches met to set goals, not knowing yet that they would not get to avenge their earliest postseason exit in almost a decade.
Society
Zoo To Do 2022 Has a Wild and Wonderful Reveal
Co-chairs Marena and Roger Gault announced this year’s Dallas Zoo to Do fundraiser theme, Wild and Wonderful, at a kickoff party on May 24.
How Did Highland Park ISD Fare In 2022 TEA Accountability Ratings?
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Aug. 15 released 2022 A–F accountability ratings for districts and campuses, the first to be issued since 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faith
Faith Friday: Prestoncrest Church of Christ Hosting Community Baby Shower
Prestoncrest Church of Christ is hosting a community baby shower from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27.
Society
Wright, Allmans Partner in Service
For Allie Beth and Peirce Allman, supporting the S.M. Wright Foundation comes about as naturally as, well, selling houses.
UP City Council OKs New, Smaller Snider Plaza Building Plan
The University Park City Council Tuesday greenlit plans for a smaller building proposed for the southeast corner of Snider Plaza, where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be.