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Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 14-20

Thieves went shopping for firearms and other items in Park Cities vehicles in this week's Crime Reports.
Society

CASA Classic Raises Funds and Awareness for Child Abuse

The 27th annual golf tournament raised $1.9 million to benefit the organization.
Society

TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon to Honor Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent

The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) has announced that the 2025 Silver Cup Luncheon will honor Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent for their philanthropism, volunteer efforts, and support of the arts and culture in North Texas.

HP Cheer Celebrates Century of School Spirit

Highland Park Cheer celebrated its 100th birthday on Oct. 17 by showcasing the tumbling skills, team spirit, and history and that have made HP’s program one of the nation’s best.
Events

17th Annual Golf Classic Donations Surpass Previous Year

Interfaith Family Services surpassed last year's fundraising total at its 17th Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 16, raising $122,500 to support families in crisis.

Schiaparelli Opens Temporary NorthPark Location

Schiaparelli has opened a pop-up boutique at Neiman Marcus’ NorthPark location, which will operate from Oct. 7 to Jan. 31, 2025. 

HPISD Board Reviews Bond, Why It Won’t Raise Tax Rate

The HPISD Board of Trustees heard recently from a parent on why voters should support the $137.3 million bond on ballots Nov. 5, and from staff on why passing the bond won’t mean a tax rate increase.

UP Elementary Librarian Receives Award for Outstanding Communication

University Park Elementary School Librarian Mary Valuck was recognized recently as the sole recipient of the F.L. Elder Award from the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
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HPISD Celebrates District Police Department’s First Promotion

Highland Park ISD celebrated the first promotion within its police department since the department’s founding in 2015 during a recent Board of Trustees meeting.

Save the Date for HPHS SciTech Fest on Nov. 18

Highland Park High School Science & Technology Festival volunteers are cooking up excitement for a day of learning and career exploration on Nov. 18.
In Case You Missed It

F1 Team Puts MAPS Students in the Cockpit

This weekend, the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team will take on the competition at the U.S. Grand Prix. But the team put students in the cockpit on Oct. 16 during the “Race to Innovation” event at Highland Park High School.
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 7-13

Multiple arrests feature in this week's crime reports, including one nighttime arrest of a biker who had a nonexistent or defective light.

UP Earns Elite Accreditation

University Park joined the ranks of the country’s elite park and recreation agencies recently by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Golf Tournament Raises $350,000 for North Texas Students

Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region 13th Annual Golf Tournament was held at Hackberry Creek Country Club on Sept. 23.

City Council Discusses How to Reduce Pickleball Noise

USA Pickleball is exploring ways to make America’s fastest growing sport quieter, and so is the city of University Park.
Announcements

Make-A-Wish North Texas Adds New Board Members

New leadership plans to continue shared commitment to the foundation that helps bring wishes to fruition for children with critical illnesses.
Events

HPHS Theater Students Present ‘Anastasia: The Musical’

The high school production will take audiences on an adventure as they follow a young woman's struggle to unravel the mystery of her identity.

HP Bass Team Takes Home a Win at Lake Texoma

The Highland Park Bass Team captured its second school title of the season on Oct. 5 at Lake Texoma.
Events

Fulldome Film Festival Takes Viewers on Immersive Journey

Viewers were immersed in nine short films from Oct. 3 to 6 during the inaugural fulldome film festival in the HP Digitarium at the Pierce Planetarium.
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Which are the easiest cars to steal in the Park Cities? The ones with key fobs inside.
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