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Crime
HPDPS Warns of Arrest Warrant Scam
The Highland Park Department of Public Safety (HPDPS) is warning residents about an ‘arrest warrant’ scam in which callers use the threat of arrest to get people to pay them money.
TEA Says Some Districts Experienced Disruption During Online STAAR Testing
Students who were due to begin their State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Tuesday may have to wait -- the Texas Education Agency advised some districts to postpone testing after students had problems connecting to the online testing platform.
EarthxFilm Will Offer Hybrid Edition of Film Festival Next Week
As Earth Day approaches, EarthxFilm will provide plenty of visual and educational treats — whether you opt to stay home and watch virtual, or attend outdoor and drive-in showings of the films the festival will offer.
Coronavirus
Jenkins: 60 And Older Can Get Vaccinated at Fair Park With No Appointment
As Dallas County announced Monday that 46.7% of county residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said anyone 60 or older can get their first dose at the Fair Park mega site without an appointment beginning today.
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Sims, Lady Scots Dominate 13-5A Meet
Highlighted by a school-record sprint, the Highland Park girls added another track and field district championship at the 13-5A meet.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 29-April 4
Read the Park Cities Crime Reports for March 29 – April 4.
Shop and Support State Parks
For the entire month of April, shoppers at any Whole Earth Provision Co. can also help support Texas State Parks — and it can be done at the checkout counter.
Election
Campaign Treasurer: Macatee Returned Prohibited $10,000 Contribution
Highland Park ISD Place 1 trustee candidate Kelli Macatee’s campaign treasurer said Monday the campaign returned a $10,000 donation from a nonprofit -- the Rowling Foundation.
Society
Thrift Studio LIVE Returns as Hybrid Experience in 2021
Dwell With Dignity’s annual Thrift Studio LIVE was forced to move to a virtual platform last year because of the pandemic. But the venture was so successful that the organization will offer a hybrid experience for 2021.
Senior Source Shimmies Into 60
How does an organization that helps individuals and families navigate aging celebrate turning 60? With a dance off, of course.