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HPISD Board Approves Tax Rate Reduction
HPISD’s Board of Trustees voted to reduce the district’s tax rate to $0.8347 per $100 valuation on Aug. 26, a 3.71% reduction from last year’s rate of $0.8669.
Mad for Plaid Campaign Raises $1.8 Million for HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation presented a $1.8 million gift to Highland Park ISD during the Aug. 26 board meeting.
Ceremony at SMU Marks 24 Years Since 9/11
Park Cities leaders and first responders honored those who lost their lives 24 years ago in history’s deadliest terrorist attacks with a Thursday morning ceremony in SMU’s Main Quad.
HPISD Parent Challenges Forfeiture of Soccer Title in Court
The game isn’t over for Highland Park ISD’s 2024-25 varsity soccer team. The parent of a player has taken her fight to reinstate HP’s forfeited state championship to district court.
News
Whataburger, Campisi’s Return to Love Field
The two beloved eateries are again slinging burgers and pizza in airport food court
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 1-7
Park Cities residents were in for some unpleasant surprises in this week's Crime Reports.
Fees Going Up, But Survey Says: Residents Love Highland Park
Highland Park residents will pay more for town services beginning on Oct. 1.
Yondr Pouch Rollout Going Well, Administrators Say
Highland Park ISD middle and high school students are holding their heads a little higher as they walk down the halls this fall.
DCAC Announces 18th Annual Art for Advocacy Theme
DCAC Announces 18th Annual Art for Advocacy Theme
Faith
HP Pres Chooses Experienced Leader as Senior Pastor
Highland Park Presbyterian Church has elected Rev. Dr. Thomas Daniel, a gifted and compassionate leader with more than 25 years of ministry service, as its new Senior Pastor.
Blue Out Shirt Purchase Deadline Extended
The deadline to purchase Blue Out Shirts has been extended to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8.
Highland Park Asks for Resident Input on Long-Term Plans
Highland Park residents can have a voice in their town’s future by participating in Community Conversations on Sept. 11 and 12.
UP Elementary Officer to Honor Flood Victims in Boxing Ring
University Park Elementary Student Resource Officer Salvador Sanchez plans to step into the boxing ring on Sept. 13 in honor of three students lost in July’s devasting flood.
Last Day to Purchase Blue Out Shirts is Sept. 5!
Scots Fans can show their support for the hard-working Highlander Band by purchasing shirts to wear during the annual Blue Out Game on Friday, Oct. 3, at Highlander Stadium.
Events
Don’t Miss the Party!
Catch up on the latest news about all this spring’s can’t-miss events and the worthy causes they support in our Society Digital Magazine.
Events
Equest Announces ‘Run for the Roses’ Theme
Equest is galloping into spring with a “Run for the Roses” themed Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Gilley’s Dallas.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 25-31
Fraudsters, thieves, delinquent drivers, and porch pirates were up to no good in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Scots to Host Football Auction and Caniac Supper
Scots fans can help their team kick off a winning season during the 12th annual Highland Park Football Auction and Caniac Supper, HP’s largest football fundraiser of the year.
Get Ready to Celebrate — Swoozie’s Is Back!
Swoozie’s has reopened its location at 8417 Preston Center Plaza.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 18-24
Thieves, porch plunderers, and reckless roadsters ran amok in the Park Cities in this week's Crime Reports.