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Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Landmarks Four More Significant Homes
The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society recently landmarked four more historically or architecturally significant homes.
Winter Storm, Power Outages Mean Snow Day For Students
It looks like the snow day may not be dead for many local students after all as a record-breaking winter storm coupled with rolling (or more lengthy) power outages caused local schools to announce closures for both in-person and remote learning Tuesday.
Coronavirus
Vaccination Efforts Stymied By Winter Storm Uri
Winter Storm Uri, as this record-breaking winter weather event has been named by the Weather Channel, has put a damper on Dallas County plans for vaccinations for the next couple of days.
Happenings on the Hill
Monthly conversations between an entrepreneur and SMU engineering researcher Mitch Thornton created new opportunities for both of them.
Staunton Wins 7 Golds During HP Invite
Clayton Staunton led Highland Park’s vault to the top of the boys team standings at the HP Invitational meet on Wednesday.
And Now We Wait …
It's Texas, so it could snow four inches today. Or it could snow no inches. Or it could snow three feet. But there are a few things you should probably know about today.
Crime
Dallas Officer Fatally Struck By Car Overnight
A Dallas police officer directing traffic after an earlier accident was struck and killed overnight at U.S. Highway 75 near Walnut Hill Lane, the department said.
Lady Scots Top Joshua in Playoff Opener
Almost 24 hours later than planned, Highland Park started its postseason run with a 47-33 thumping of Joshua on Friday in Arlington.
Crime
Dallas Police Investigating Shooting Death of UP Man
Dallas police are investigating after Park Cities resident Christopher Murzin, 53, was found fatally shot in his vehicle on LBJ Freeway Thursday afternoon.
Morath Clarifies TEA Stance on STAAR
Elementary and middle school students learning online don't necessarily have to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (or STAAR) test this year, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath seemed to say at a Q&A with the Texas Tribune Thursday.