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University Park Fire Department Awarded Prestigious Recognition

The TFCA Best Practices program provides a pathway for a fire department to push its service to a level of excellence that is validated by independent experts.

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Short Term Rentals “Not Suitable” for University Park

August 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments air bnb, City of University Park, ordinance, short term rentals, University Park, University Park City Council

After years of residents complaining about short-term rentals in their neighborhoods, University Park city council members are expected to vote on an ordinance that prohibits them.

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University Park City Council to Mull Redesign for Miracle Mile

August 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments construction, lovers lane, lovers lane construction, lovers lane renovation, Miracle Mile, University Park, University Park City Council, work session

University Park city council members are expected to review a revised design concept for improvements along Miracle Mile.

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Former University Park Mayor Barbara Hitzelberger Dies

August 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments Barbara Hitzelberger, Barbara Hitzelberger-Wooten, dead, female mayor, Hitzelberger Park, memorial service, passed away, University Park City Council

Barbara Hitzelberger-Wooten, the first woman elected to University Park City Council and only woman to serve as the city’s mayor, died Aug. 3. She was 93 years old.

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University Park Scooter Pilot Not Going Well

August 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments Bird, campus scooters, dallas scooters, Lime, scooter ordinance, Scooters, SMU, smu scooters, souther methodist university, University Park, University Park City Council, university park scooters

According to a report given at the last University Park city council meeting, Lime and Jump scooters have been seen operating outside boundary areas.

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University Park’s STEAM Station Blends Learning and Fun

August 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Jaxx Artz 0 Comments Dallas, dallas steam activities, dallas stem activities, education, La Fiesta, La Fiesta de la Seis Banderas, library, STEAM, STEM, University Park, university park activities for children, University Park Library, University Park Public Library, university park steam, university park stem

The interactive STEAM cart is packed with MagnaTiles, TinkerToys, Keva Planks, Zoobs, and Squigz to aid in childhood education and development.

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Man Who Robbed 74-Year-Old Woman in University Park Arrested

July 12, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments aggravated robbery, Crime, Dallas, Dallas Police Department, Shondrick Chambers, Snider Plaza, Theft, Tom Thumb, University Park, University Park Police Department

Dallas police arrested 42-year-old Shondrick Chambers on July 9 while committing other aggravated robberies in Dallas

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Renowned Sports Photographer Named University Park’s 2019 Citizen of the Year

June 26, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments brad bradley, Citizen of the Year, Laughead Photography, University Park Citizen of the Year

Brad Bradley, who will celebrate his 97th birthday on July 23, has lived in University Park since 1947.

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Next Generation Corner Store Opening in Uptown, University Park

June 13, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments Dallas, Foxtrot Delivery Market, Market, North Dallas, University Park, Uptown

A new kind of corner store, think New York City bodega, the 3,600-square-foot space features a full-service coffee bar, all-day café, beer on tap and wine by the glass, with comfortable lounge seating for 42, and additional seating for 46 on an expansive outdoor patio.

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Mulberrys Garment Care Opens First Dallas Location in University Park

May 3, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments artisan laundry, laundry, Mulberrys Garment Care, on-demand mobile app, toxin-free detergents, University Park

Located at 4441 Lovers Lane, Mulberrys uses toxin-free detergents and innovative technology to create an entirely new experience that benefits both the environment and customers alike.

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‘Roughing it’ on Campus: A University Park Tradition

April 9, 2019November 15, 2019 Jordan Kiefer 0 Comments Camping, Camps, education, schools, University Park Elementary, University Park Preschool Association, UP All Night

Camping out on the school grounds has become an annual tradition for University Park Elementary families – one where students don’t mind the extra hours on campus.