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Boil Water Notice Issued For UP
The ongoing winter storm has caused widespread water main breaks and broken pipes in the Park Cities, and led to a warning from University Park officials that a boil water notice may become necessary.
Coronavirus
COVID Vaccinations On Hold For Now
With all the power outages and history-making winter weather, the pandemic has taken second place in attention this week.
Philanthropy
A Virtual Trip to Writer’s Garden Symposium
The 14th annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden took a virtual approach Nov. 17 with the theme, “Near or Far … There Is No Place Like Home.”
PC Hope Coming to Your Door
After a year in which hope seemed in short supply, a community task force aims to boost public awareness about mental health resources available for students and families.
Hosch Leads Blue Wave to State Swim Meet
Hosch is the meet’s top 5A qualifier in the 100 breaststroke after winning the Region III title with a new school-record time.
HPISD Trustees Talk TEA Waivers For Inclement Weather Days
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees Tuesday approved submitting a waiver to the Texas Education Agency for the Feb. 11 virtual learning day because of inclement weather.
UP Asks Residents, Businesses To Conserve Water
The city of University Park is asking residents to conserve water after intermittent power at the city’s booster pump station coupled water main breaks equipment malfunctions caused by the record-breaking cold weather strained the city’s water supply.
CornDog With No Name Opens In Preston Center
CornDog With No Name, the self-proclaimed purveyor of fine stick foods, opened its second location in Preston Center in January.
In Case You Missed It
Yes, Highland Park Is Experiencing Outages, Too
If you're going by the map generated by Oncor on your phone (which is is probably the only computing device you have right now that will let you on the worldwide web, if you're like a lot of us), you may be wondering why it looks like there are no outages in Highland Park. Or Preston Hollow.
Society
Watch Out, Devil! Chuck Norris Deemed an ‘Angel’ Now
It’s been said, “Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad, he has never cried.”
Jenkins Issues Disaster Declaration Amid Widespread Power Outages
As temperatures in the area reach record lows and many in the area remain without power, here’s what you need to know today: