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Summer Drivers Had Bumpy Roads, But a Smoother Ride in UP Is Around the Bend
Construction made driving through University Park an adventure this summer. But the quest to find a better route is coming to an end — some projects are beginning to wrap up, and traffic should improve.
Groundbreaking Connection
A little more than two months after the Texas Department of Transportation approved construction, the pedestrian bridge that will span U.S. Highway 75, connecting Northaven Trail to White Rock Creek Trail and beyond, broke ground.
Jesuit Dallas Receives Historic $17M Gift
Honoring the memory of her late husband, Rachel Segal has committed the largest gift in the 78-year history of Jesuit Dallas as the single donor in the construction of the David A. Segal Family Aquatic Center.
Scots Getting Facilities to Match Their Reputation
Outsiders have long assumed, based primarily on wins and losses, that Highland Park has state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
Storing Stormwater Under Caruth Park Could Reduce Flooding
University Park residents could see some relief from the risk of street flooding around Caruth Park from a proposed solution city leaders hope to implement beginning in May.
Bradfield School Reopening Made a Traffic Mess
Bradfield Elementary parents, spring break could bring some lasting relief from the traffic turmoil faced while dropping off and picking up your children.
Underground Parking Solution Must Wait
University Park leaders: Snider Plaza to get landscaping, utility upgrades
Real Estate Quarterly
Laszlo Talks Grand Kitchens, Spa-Like Baths
As a small town boy in the Transylvania region of Romania, Botond Laszlo learned to avoid waste and instead repair and repurpose.
Making Moves: HPISD Athletics Upgrades Progressing Quickly
The dust is gradually clearing on athletic improvements that comprise a significant share of Highland Park ISD’s $361.4 million bond initiative passed by voters in November 2015.
People To Know
People To Know: Paul Graham
Paul Graham, president of StazOn Roofing, founded the company 40 years ago after working as a roofer, when he was a teen.
Alcuin Building New Facilities To Meet Increased Demand
Alcuin School on Churchill Way is building a new West Campus Building to expand campus capacity and provide modern spaces for science instruction and other coursework.
Pardon The Mess; Hillcrest Is Improving
As the captain of the girls volleyball team, Hillcrest High School senior Skyy Owens was ecstatic to see the school’s newly completed competition gym when she returned from summer break.
Ordinance for Live-Work-Play Towers Approved in PD-15
The Dallas City Council has cleared the way for more high-rise construction in Preston Hollow.
HPISD Bond Projects Moving Along
Highland Park ISD began the new school year with several bond projects coming to completion and others still in progress.
Society
GALLERY: L.A. Fuess at Factory Six03
L.A. Fuess hosted party honoring two principals of the firm, Ann Piazza and Jon Herrin, upon their retirement.
Miracle Mile Renovations Move Forward
University Park City Council members unanimously approved a rendering for the Miracle Mile shopping area on Lovers Lane.
University Park City Council to Mull Redesign for Miracle Mile
University Park city council members are expected to review a revised design concept for improvements along Miracle Mile.
Weir’s Plaza Construction May Cause a Few Headaches
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The scene at Knox and Travis, near the Weir's development. (Photo by Bianca R. Montes)[/caption]
The scene at Knox and Travis, near the Weir's development. (Photo by Bianca R. Montes)[/caption]
Weir’s Plaza Breaks Ground in Knox-Henderson District
The building plans include full preservation of the iconic Highland Park Soda Fountain, which sits adjacent to Weir’s.