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Snider Plaza Redevelopment Project Proceeding ‘With Caution’
After weeks of legal maneuvering, developer Jim Strode was still proceeding “with caution” on the redevelopment of the southeast corner of Snider Plaza where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be, his lawyer said.
Crime
Music Teacher Deemed a Sex Offender
A 43-year-old Flower Mound music instructor accused of sexually abusing a then-15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child.
(Warning: This story contains disturbing details)
(Read time: 3 minutes)
Nominate Your Favorite Stories for 2021 People’s Pick
Starting today, you can nominate a story (or stories) from 2021 that resonated with you, and next week we'll provide a ballot for readers to vote on their favorites.
All in the Meece Family
Three generations star in Highland Park High School musical productions.
Voices
Turkey Time
Each year, the day after Thanksgiving, I make a series of peeved pledges. I will not cook another Thanksgiving dinner, decorate a table, or wash dishes again.
(Read time: 4.2 minutes)
Coronavirus
Some Texas ICU Beds Remain Near Capacity
ICU beds in Texas hospitals remain near capacity despite declines since the peak of the summer surge attributed to the delta variant in August.
(Read time: 2.7 minutes)
SMU Alum Turns Entrepreneur
Hunter Rice founded sendit, a SnapChat add-on for playing augmented reality games.
(Read time: 4.8 minutes)
Changes Coming to Curtis Park
The University Park City Council approved awarding a $350,847.45 contract with RLM Earthco for improvements to the west side of Curtis Park.
(Read time: 2.3 minutes)
High School Sports Scoreboard: Nov. 20
How did local teams fare this week? Check out our high school sports scoreboard.
Gallery: Highland Park vs. Frisco Wakeland
HP’s 10-game winning streak ended with its earliest postseason exit since the 2015 season, when the Scots were in the 6A classification.
Wakeland Rallies Late to Eliminate Scots
Frisco Wakeland scored a touchdown and two-point conversion in the final minute to stun HP 29-28 in a Class 5A Division I area round thriller. (Read time: 6.4 minutes)