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Family Adventure Park to Open at Grandscape

Family-fun destination Fritz’s Adventure will open its second location at Grandscape in The Colony on April 2. 

New Face Behind the Gavel at HP Town Council Meeting

Amelia Bo Marynick may not have finished the school year at Bradfield Elementary, but on April 1 she had the top job in Highland Park.
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports March 24-30

Thieves were up to no good in the Park Cities crime reports. This week's favorite targets were vehicles, both two-and four-wheeled.
Events

HP CultureFest to Showcase Neighborhood’s Heritages

The community is invited to experience the sights, tastes, and sounds of neighborhood families’ cultural heritages from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, during HP CultureFest at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.

It’s Bunny Season!

University Park residents hopped into spring on March 29 with candy and crafts in Snider Plaza.
Events

Dallas CASA, CAPCO to Host Child Abuse Prevention Event

Downtown Dallas buildings will be lit blue the evening of April 4 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Events

Candy, Crafts Coming to Snider Plaza on Saturday

The city of University Park hopes to put a spring in residents’ step with a free crafting event in Snider Plaza from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29.

Upgrades Coming to the Miracle Mile

The University Park city council came a major step closer to starting construction on the Miracle Mile during its March 18 meeting.

MAPS Students Prepare to Showcase Their Business Ideas

A great idea won’t be enough to come out on top in Highland Park’s annual Scots Tank competition; students also need to have a winning pitch.
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports March 17-23

Customers expecting marijuana deliveries may have been disappointed last week. Two potential deliverymen were arrested in University Park on March 21. Read more in the Park Cities Crime Reports.

Thrift Studio Pop-Up to Benefit Dwell with Dignity

The fundraiser helps provide transformations of family homes and community spaces.
Announcements

Humane Society of North Texas to Host Adoption Event

The event, in partnership with NBC and Clear the Shelters, will be held at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on April 5-6.

Meet Your Board of Trustees Candidates: Jon Altschuler

Jon Altschuler and Michael Denton, Jr. will appear on the ballot for Place 4 on the board of trustees. Read the candidate questionnaire that Altschuler submitted to People Newspapers.

Meet Your Board of Trustees Candidates: Michael Denton, Jr.

Jon Altschuler and Michael Denton, Jr. will appear on the ballot for Place 4 on the board of trustees. Read the candidate questionnaire that Denton submitted to People Newspapers.
Events

Junior League to Host Women LEAD Scholarship Competition

The organization will award $40,000 in collegiate scholarships to 10 college-bound women in the Dallas area.
Events

Bush Center Hosts Senators Lankford and Hutchison

Moderated by Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer, topics of discussion included geopolitical hotspots and how the U.S. can best navigate today’s foreign policy challenges.
Site Readings

April Site Reading

These People Newspapers stories from our April Site Reading Column will put a spring in your step this month.

Preservation Park Cities Plaques Memorialize UP History

Preservation Park Cities is commemorating a century of University Park history by placing large, permanent plaques in significant locations around the city.

Cooleys Purchase Three HP Mansions

A car dealership giant may be about to leave his footprint on real estate in Highland Park.

Stores, Upgrades Coming to The Plaza at Preston Center

The Plaza at Preston Center is celebrating its 75th birthday with a $5 million facelift and the addition of multiple new retailers and restaurants.
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