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HPISD School Board OKs Hiring of New Athletic Director
After approval by the Highland Park ISD board of trustees this week, it’s official; longtime football coach and administrator Rodney Webb will take over as athletic director for Highland Park ISD in July.
Faith
Faith Friday: Concert At Central Commons
Robby Higginbotham recently showcased new worship music at a concert in the Central Commons sanctuary.
Society
Looking Ahead
Rainbow Days will celebrate its 40th anniversary during the 25th annual Pot of Gold Luncheon on April 29 at the Omni Dallas Hotel Dallas Ballroom.
Society
Party Hopping
The 12th annual Symphony of Chefs on Feb. 28 at SMU’s Armstrong Fieldhouse raised more than $300,000 to help KidLinks connect children to healing, hope, and happiness through music and media therapy.
Property Value Assessment Sticker Shock?
If you’re a homeowner in the Dallas area, you likely experienced a bit of sticker shock upon opening your property value assessment recently.
Society
Interfaith Family Services Raises $294,000 at Annual Luncheon
More than 300 people attended the seventh-annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon benefiting Interfaith Family Services, which seeks to empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty.
City Celebrates Curtis Park Upgrades
City of University Park officials this week celebrated the completion of some major upgrades to Curtis Park.
Edgemere Files For Bankruptcy, Sues Landlord
The senior living community Edgemere filed for bankruptcy last week, citing the impacts of the pandemic and the February 2021 winter storm, and accused its landlord, InterCity Investments, of trying to take back the property for a “windfall profit.”
Pavin: Scheffler ‘Playing Beautiful Golf’
The HP resident and 1995 U.S. Open champion is in the field at the inaugural ClubCorp Classic on the PGA Tour Champions this weekend in Irving. (Read time: 2.7 minutes)
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HPISD Trustees: Begin Adoption Process for Reading, Writing Materials
Nearly a month after a subcommittee of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees recommended doing so, it’s official; the district will ‘phase out’ the Units of Study instructional materials for teaching reading and writing in kindergarten-eighth grade.