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Police Chief Outlines Four-Step Plan
Chief of Police Eddie Garcia has a four-step plan to grow and improve the Dallas Police Department.
Passover In Poland
Temple Emanu-El cantor travels to Warsaw to help Ukrainian refugees
Task Force Examines Teacher Turnover Troubles
Highland Park ISD, Dallas ISD educators serve on statewide group
Midway Hollow Neighbors Say They’ll Ignore Protestors
Meg Fahrenbrook is known to her Midway Hollow neighbors as a friend — part of a close-knit group on Rochelle Drive that often gets together socially.
Changes Coming to HPISD Reading Materials
Leaders plan to ‘phase out’ Units of Study materials selected in 2019
New interactive map allows residents, stakeholders room for discussion
The city of Dallas’ Forward Dallas initiative rolled out its Social Pinpoint map, which allows residents to create points of interest or discussion on an interactive map.
Carriage Conundrum
Months have passed since horse-drawn carriages rolled through Highland Park filled with Christmas revelers making merry.
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Deterring Demolition a Daunting Task
Preservation Park Cities lists most architecturally significant historic homes
Allred Visits Ukraine, Returns With COVID
With the world threatened by an ongoing pandemic and the potential for war in Eastern Europe, U.S. Rep. Collin Allred, D-Dallas, visited Ukraine and returned with a mild case of COVID-19.
Crime
Bluffview Man Charged in Oil and Gas Fraud Case
A Bluffview man was among four accused of running afoul of securities laws when convincing people to invest in oil and gas interests.
Park Cities Parks Get Upgrades
Improvements include Williams playground, John Roach track, Fairfax tennis courts.
Crime
Legacy of Advocacy Continues
Chris Murzin’s friends and family are continuing his legacy of advocating for people with disabilities.
What We Know About the HP Families PAC
Park Cities residents have reported receiving mailers from the HP Families political action committee (PAC).
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Texas Needs a Lone Star Space Plan To Keep Its Advantage
Just outside Van Horn, four private crewmembers – including actor William Shatner – lifted off in a rocket built by Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space flight company.
U.S., Mexican Conservationists Underscore Value of Hunting
Hunters and conservation may sound like an odd coupling, but Teddy Roosevelt knew they made an ideal match, according to fws.gov.
Christmas Gets a Shot in the Arm
COVID vaccinations for younger children could bring holidays closer to normal.
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Snider Plaza Redevelopment Project Proceeding ‘With Caution’
After weeks of legal maneuvering, developer Jim Strode was still proceeding “with caution” on the redevelopment of the southeast corner of Snider Plaza where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be, his lawyer said.
Crime
Music Teacher Deemed a Sex Offender
A 43-year-old Flower Mound music instructor accused of sexually abusing a then-15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child.
(Warning: This story contains disturbing details)
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So Just What is a ‘Golden Penny?’
This fall, voters will head to the polls to decide whether to allow Highland Park ISD to use four’ golden pennies’ from the tax rate to raise additional revenue for staff pay.
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How Many Are Too Many?
A new Highland Park ordinance limits number of yard decorations - but with some caveats.
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