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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports August 8-14
A hit and run at Starbucks, tail light thieves and more appear in the Park Cities Crime Reports for August 8-14.
State Fair of Texas Announces 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas recently announced the 18th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards finalists.
Drs. Bernice King, Kimberly Johnson Hosting Book Signing At Galleria Dallas
Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change and daughter of civil rights pioneers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and Dr. Kimberly Johnson will read their children’s book It Starts With Me and sign copies at Galleria Dallas Saturday.
Coronavirus
CDC Eases Quarantine Recommendations
Just as schools are getting back in session, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending a move away from strict quarantine measures if exposed to COVID-19 and instead wearing a high-quality mask when around others and testing five days after exposure.
Voices
Detour Brings Over the ‘Moon’ Coffee Discovery
I relish in how easy it is to remember the directions to D Magazine’s office: left on Walnut Hill Lane, right on the tollway, and go straight until you see the tall office building with a big, red “D” on it.
Student Achievements
The award-winning Highland Belles drill team, celebrating four decades this year, will host its annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle fundraiser on Aug. 26 ahead of the Highland Park vs. Marcus game.
Hudson Paces Lady Scots at Plano Opener
A fast start to the cross country season saw four Highland Park girls finish in the top 10 at the Plano ISD Invitational on Saturday.
Portion of Lakeside Drive Closed For Reconstruction Project
The town of Highland Park’s contractor, Axis Contracting, began lane closures on Lakeside Drive between Armstrong Avenue and Beverly Drive Aug. 8 as part of the Lakeside Drive reconstruction project.
UP City Council OKs Maximum Proposed Property Tax Rate, Sets Date To Consider Final Rate
The University Park City Council this week approved a maximum proposed property tax rate of 25.6527 cents per $100 of taxable value for fiscal year 2023. That doesn’t mean that’s the rate homeowners will pay, though.
Faith
Temple Emanu-El Youth Learning + Engagement Hosting Back-To-School Bash
Temple Emanu-El’s Youth Learning + Engagement community will host a back-to-school bash Sunday featuring water slides, inflatables, lawn games, and treats.
Society
La Fiesta Preview Luncheon Reveals 2023 Chairs and Duchess Dolls
The annual La Fiesta Preview Luncheon offered guests a glimpse at their daughter’s Duchess dolls and revealed the upcoming La Fiesta co-chairs.