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UP Marks Centennial With Week of Special Events
The city of University Park has planned a full week of events to celebrate its 100th birthday. It’s also teamed up with local vendors for Centennial-themed giveaways, discounts, and special merchandise on sale the week of April 7 to 13.
Snider Plaza Evolves But Boasts Many Mainstays
By 1945, University Park had grown to around 18,000 residents and had 120 businesses. Businesses have come and gone over the years, but a few have stood the test of time.
UP Closes Founding Chapter of City Library
University Park lost its first – and only – library director when Sharon Perry Martin retired after more than 11 years of service.
Easter in Turtle Creek Park Returns on Easter Sunday
For more than 50 years, the event has brought more than 6,000 members of the community to the historic greenspace.
PH Artist Opens New Studio Showroom
The 1,500-square-foot studio is located near the Dallas Design District and showcases Tom Hoistma's paintings and latest sculpture collection, "Heart of the Matter," inspired by the October 2019 tornado.
HP and UP Residents Invited to April 6 Screening of Eclipse Film
Residents of Highland Park and University Park, as well as HPISD staff and their families, are invited to view the film “Totality over Texas” in the HPHS Digitarium at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, or Saturday, April 6.
Remarkable Women
Former News Anchor Serves Parks, Nonprofits
Calvert Collins-Bratton is passionate about improving life in Dallas through her professional and volunteer work.
Juanita Craft Civil Rights House Inspires Parish Junior
Meredith Walker: The Crossroads Academy Teen Board visited the museum located in Craft's former home.
‘We Strangers’ Premieres at SXSW
Park Cities native Emily Ruhl is one of the film's executive producers.
Former Teen Model Ruhl Now A Movie Producer
Sometimes you have to take risks to fulfill your creative ambitions, such as when Emily Ruhl used her college fund to finance a movie.
University Park Man Walks Across the Country
Holden Ringer is making the trek from Washington state to Washington, D.C., on foot.
PC Resident to Debut First Novel
"Once in the Blue Moon" will debut March 5, with a book signing at Interabang Books at 5:30 p.m. on March 6.
Meet HP’s New Director of Public Safety
Highland Park’s new director of public safety Chuck McGinnis came from within the department.
Artist’s Latest Series Inspired by 2019 Tornado
When Tom Hoitsma walked down Lavendale Avenue after the October 2019 tornado, he saw rubble, destruction, and the material for his next art series.
Park Cities Supports S.M. Wright Foundation
The S.M. Wright Foundation’s Christmas in the Park happens well south and east of “The Bubble,” but not without plenty of Park Cities’ generosity and leadership.
Moody Special Olympics Team Prepares for The Court
“I am just blessed to be part of the sport again,” basketball team member Coleman Jones said during free throw practice. “I really do believe that we’re going to have a great season this year. Let’s hope for the best.”
Dancers Get in a Workout and Give Back at Moody YMCA Dance Party
More than 160 dancers worked up a sweat in the Moody YMCA gym on Sunday, Jan. 21, during the “Free Your Feet, Feel the Beat Dance Party.”
TWU Dallas Names Monica Christopher Inaugural President
She starts Feb. 1 and will lead the Dallas campus as it works to elevate the campus' impact in the Dallas community.
PH Church Supports Rowlett Reset Room
The room is designed to provide a safe and calm environment for students to take a break, defuse anger, and recenter outside of a traditional classroom environment.