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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 4-10
Park Cities residents were sweating about porch pirates, mail marauders, and thieves in this week's crime reports.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Report Aug. 4 – 10
Retail thefts and criminal trespassing kept the authorities busy this week.
Lemonade Stand at Hillcrest and Southwestern Reopens for Flood Relief
Walker, Charlotte, and Olivia Norwood are reopening their little lemonade stand at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Avenue this weekend to raise funds for those affected by Kerr County’s catastrophic flooding.
HP Town Council Welcomes ‘Mayors,’ Considers Cowboy Hats
No one should worry too much about Highland Park Mayor Will Beecherl, even if he did feel like he was seeing double on Aug. 5.
UP City Council Greenlights Pool, Park Upgrades
The council approved Holmes Aquatic Center upgrades, including a pool heater, and the installation of a new playground at Burleson Park.
Events
NorthPark Center Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Patrons enjoyed iced coffee and breakfast bites while browsing dozens of classic cars from Texas Collector Car Storage and Club on Aug. 2.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 28-August 3
Parking lots, streets, and driveways became crime scenes in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Lawrence Family Creates The Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence Charitable Fund, at the Dallas Foundation
The family of Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence has created a charitable fund to continue the legacy of two little girls who cared deeply for others, and to spread the joy and meaning of their lives.
Lacrosse Stars Cherish All-Star Reunion
Before starting their college careers, local standouts shared the field one last time at the Adrenaline All-American Lacrosse Games at The Star.
General
UP Relaunches Memorial Stone Program
Residents can leave a lasting mark on Curtis and Caruth parks through the purchase of customizable border stones that honor loved ones, celebrate milestones, or show support for area parks and neighborhoods.
Philanthropy
LEAP Global Missions to Host Miracles in Motion Gala
Babe Laufenberg, a former NFL player and current analyst for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network, will serve as the guest speaker at the gala.
NNA Recognizes People Newspapers
Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People have won a combined 13 awards in this year's National Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 21-27
Thieves, burglars, and reckless roadsters did their worst in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Nonprofits
Wilkinson Center Presents Grant, School Supplies
The initiative provided backpacks and school supplies to students served by Wilkinson Center as part of their Stock Up for Summer campaign, which aims to mitigate food insecurity during the summer months.
Need an Excuse to Have Dessert?
Satisfy your sugar craving at these local businesses, and you’ll give back to an even sweeter cause — assistance for those affected by the Hill Country’s catastrophic flooding.
UP City Council Approves Redesign of Failed Retaining Wall
The big bad wolf may have been doing some huffing and puffing in University Park.
Events
NFNL Annual Luncheon to Feature Lucy Liu
Renowned actress and advocate Lucy Liu will headline New Friends New Life’s annual luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Omni Hotel.
UP to Fog for Mosquitos on July 24 and 25
University Park will fog all alleys south of Lovers Lane and west of Turtle Creek Boulevard for mosquitos on Thursday, July 24, due to mosquito traps testing positive for West Nile virus in the southwest quadrant of the city.
Drexel Drive at Beverly Drive Closed from July 23-25
The intersection of Drexel Drive at Beverly Drive will be closed from the afternoon of Wednesday, July 23, to Friday, July 25, to set up a crane and install a new stormwater culvert in Hackberry Creek.
UP Community Development Director Retires
University Park’s community development director Patrick Baugh retired on July 22, ending a distinguished 45-year career in public service.