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50-Year HPDPS Veteran Larry Gentry Dies at 82
Larry Gentry, a dedicated public servant and 50-year veteran of the Highland Park Department of Public Safety, died on July 11 at age 82.
Mini-Olympians Go for Gold in Curtis Park
Young athletes got a taste of gold medal glory on July 18 during the University Park Public Library's Mini Olympics at Curtis Park.
Highland Park Library Art Takes Readers on an Adventure
Readers can jump into the pages of a pop-up book this summer in the Highland Park Library’s Children’s Room.
Voices
Heard the News? Michelin Is Coming to Texas!
Kersten Rettig: I'd like to hear from you, the Dallas Dining Ton, on which restaurants in our readership area you think should be recognized.
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HPISD Pulls ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ from HPHS Library
The HPISD Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to remove the book 'All Boys Aren’t Blue' from the Highland Park High School library during a July 17 meeting.
This Leak’s on Paper, Not in Your Backyard
More than 700 University Park residents erroneously received high water usage notifications the weekend of July 13 due to a problem with WaterSmart, a program that helps residents monitor water consumption.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 8-14
It was a light crime week in the Park Cities, but thieves were doing some heavy lifting. A truck tailgate and two vehicles were among the items reported stolen.
Sweet Drinks for an Even Sweeter Cause
Charlotte Norwood's lemonade is free, and donations to the Tabitha Outreach Foundation Academy are welcome. The 7-year-old plans to open her stand from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road.
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People Newspapers Earns 15 NNA Awards
Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People earned three first-place awards, two second places, five third places, and five honorable mentions.
UP Removing Snider Plaza Trees, But Plans to Add More
University Park is removing approximately 16 trees in Snider Plaza as part of the shopping area’s renovations, but plans to bring in 75 additional trees and more than triple the Plaza’s total landscaped area at the project’s completion.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park west of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Wednesday, July 10, Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12, due to a mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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UP Assessing Pond Water Quality After Fish-Kill
University Park is assessing water quality in the ponds at Caruth and Curtis Park after finding more than 100 dead fish.
More Baseball Coming to Burleson Park
University Park will scoot the current field from the northwest to the northeast corner of the park, a changeup that will improve the field’s grading and drainage, and make space for a second field in the park’s southwest corner.
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Dallas, UP to Negotiate Potential Boundary Adjustment
Members of a Dallas City Council committee were skeptical of University Park’s application to annex Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Church at a June meeting, but still voted to move forward with negotiations.
Events
Forget Paris — Young Olympians Can Medal in UP
University Park is hosting a Mini Olympics for athletes ages 5 and up from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at Curtis Park.
Events
Grant Halliburton Foundation Launches Hope Party Season
The Grant Halliburton Foundation will launch its 15th annual Hope Party season with a kickoff event at Simkhai in Highland Park Village from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 1-7
Thieves, reckless drivers, and an unsteady forklift feature in this week's Park Cities Crime Reports.
KHAITE to Open New Location in Highland Park Village
With its distinctive color, shape, and texture twists on apparel staples, luxury brand KHAITE will be opening in Highland Park Village this fall.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park west of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, due to a mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Alex Bell Named 2024 Citizen of the Year
Alex Bell, who has served University Park through nonprofits and as a member of several city committees, was recently selected as 2024 Citizen of the Year.