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HPISD Approves 4% Pay Raise in Next School Year
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees approved a 4% pay raise for teachers in the 2025-26 school year during its April 22 meeting.
Site Readings
May Site Reading
Need more Easter treats? Check out these sweet reads from People Newspapers’ May Site Reading Column.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 14-20
The Easter Bunny wasn't the only one bouncing around the Park Cities in this week's crime reports.
In Case You Missed It
JSB’s Party With a Purpose Shatters Records
On February 1, 2,850 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 25 schools came together for a sold-out celebration at Gilley's Dallas — marking the largest turnout in JSB history.
HPISD Cannot Regain State Soccer Title, Trustees Say
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees has “turned over every stone,” but has found no grounds to challenge the forfeiture of the Class 5A Division II boys soccer title, board members wrote in a Friday afternoon email.
Ellis Departs HPISD Board, Stays Committed to Community
Outgoing Highland Park ISD board of trustees member Jae Ellis responded in writing to questions from People Newspapers about his achievements as a board member, decision not to run again, and future plans.
HP Recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators
Highland Park thanked its “unseen first responders” — the public safety telecommunicators providing crucial assistance to residents in times of crisis — during an April 15 town council meeting.
HPISD Board Talks Bond, Teacher Salaries
While students enjoy their summer holiday, Highland Park ISD plans to get to work on projects funded by its $137.3 million bond.
Caruth Park Playground Reels in Area Small Fry
Even before the official ribbon cutting, the new Caruth Park playground began making a splash with local playgoers.
Nonprofits
Children’s Cancer Fund Brings Star Power to the Runway
The Children’s Cancer Fund's 35th Anniversary Gala welcomed supporters to an unforgettable evening at the Hilton Anatole on April 11.
Nonprofits
Hoda Kotb Dazzles at 19th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
TODAY Show host talks lessons learned as a journalist and how she knew it was time to retire
SMU Launches MeSpace Sensory-Friendly Workspace
Through a collaboration with the DASS office, Hughes-Trigg Student Center, and SMU Libraries, SMU is testing MeSpace, a plug-and-play, sensory-friendly study space .
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 7-13
It was a rough week to be either a tree or the owner of a GMC Sierra in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
IKEA Coming to The Shops at Park Lane
IKEA, the chain known for both sturdy furniture for tight spaces and flavor-packed Swedish meatballs, will open a store at The Shops at Park Lane late this year.
Nonprofits
Chi Omega Christmas Market Announces 2025 Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries include Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute, Broadway Dallas, Community Partners of Dallas, Connecting Point of Park Cities, Make-A-Wish North Texas, New Friends New Life, Sleep in Heavenly Peace TX-Dallas/Ft Worth, SPCA of Texas, and The Magdalen House.
Intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Preston Road Affected by Construction
Traffic around the Ashley Priddy Memorial Fountain near the intersection of Armstrong Avenue, Oak Lawn Avenue, Lakeside Drive, and Preston Road will be impacted by storm water main repair work beginning on Thursday, April 10.
‘Grease: School Version’ Coming to MIS/HPMS
Performances of 'Grease: School Version' are at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, in the McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School auditorium, 3555 Granada Ave.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 31-April 6
A hip-hop hustler and trash can thief feature in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
UP Plans Summertime Street Improvements
While the kids get a summer holiday from school, the city of University Park will get to work maintaining and improving city streets.
Events
Another Holiday Possible for Downtown Neiman Marcus
Friends of Klyde Warren Park honors losing of iconic downtown store on March 26, a day before the news of the store potentially remaining open through year’s end broke