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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 20-26
Thieves, fraudsters, and bicycle bandits bedevil the Park Cities in this week's crime reports.
Holmes Aquatic Center Reopens for Regular Hours May 27
The Holmes Aquatic Center reopened for regular hours on Monday, May 27.
Congratulations, HPHS Class of 2024
Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.
Park Cities Holiday Closures
Highland Park and University Park town/city offices will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.
Election
May 28 Is Election Day in the Primary Runoff Election
Voters who come out to the polls for the May 28 primary runoff election will make their voices heard.
Camps
Seay Tennis Center to Offer Summer Programs
Young tennis aces can have a smashing good time at HPISD’s Seay Tennis Center this summer.
Society
Panel to Mark 90th Anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde Ambush
The Dallas Historical Society and Texas Rangers Association Foundation will mark the 90th anniversary of the infamous end of Bonnie and Clyde with a panel discussion exploring their careers and the impact of their story across various mediums, most notably feature films.
Gribble Keeps Grinding, Wherever His Golf Career Takes Him
During the first four months of this year, Cody Gribble played in golf tournaments in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Colombia.
Society
Out & About: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party
Methodist Health System hosted a patron party on May 1 to honor 2024 Folsom Leadership Award recipient James W. Keyes.
UP City Council Raises Price of Pool Day Passes to $8
University Park’s city council voted May 21 to raise the price for single day admission at the Holmes Aquatic Center to $8. The $3 fee increase is the first adjustment in about two decades, director of parks and recreation Sean Johnson told the council.
Society
Family Place Announces 2024 Partners Card Chairs
The shopping event, chaired by Elizabeth Ward Creel and Dr. Tiffany Moon, will take place Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 3.
HPISD Staff Recommends Potential 4% Salary Increase
District staff has recommended that HPISD’s board of trustees consider a 2% salary increase for staff in 2024-25, with an additional 2% increase to be paid retroactively if the district passes a bond that frees up additional funds for staff compensation.
Society
Out & About: Austin Street Center ‘No Place Like Home’
The ninth-annual event, held at the Fashion Industry Gallery, surpassed its fundraising goal by $80,000.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 13-19
A vengeful pedestrian, greedy thieves and careless drivers run amok in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
HP Installs Mayor, Town Council Members
Will C. Beecherl is returning for his second term as mayor. Town Council members Leland White, Marc Myers, Don Snell, and Lydia Novakov are returning, and Alan Friedman is new to the council.
Society
Introducing Our First Society Digital Magazine
Comb through the pages of our first digital society magazine, and you’ll wonder how charitable tea, luncheon, and gala attendees have time for anything else.
Champions Bring Home a Win at This Year’s Buddy Bowl
Records were broken and champions crowned on May 18 in the action-packed seventh annual Buddy Bowl.
Scots QB Competition Heats Up in Spring
Highland Park, which will move to Class 5A next season, has shown intensity and featured depth at several positions in spring practice.
Crime
UPPD Investigating Burglary of Preston Road Pharmacy
The University Park police department is investigating a burglary of Preston Road Pharmacy that occurred early the morning of May 16.
HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal
HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary during a meeting on May 14.