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Experienced Lady Scots Aim for Continued Growth on Diamond
As it prepares for a drop in classification in 2025, Highland Park doesn’t plan to bid a quiet farewell to Class 6A in softball.
Society
Three HP Women Chair Mahjong for a Mission
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s latest fundraising event isn’t your typical society function — they’ve traded gala dresses and a seated dinner for “Galentine’s” attire and mahjong boards.
Events
HPHS Theater Students Stage Production of ‘Into the Woods’
The production, which features music from Stephen Sondheim, runs from March 1-3, with showtimes at 7 p.m. on March 1-2, and at 2 p.m. on March 3. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
HPHS Students Navigate Modern Media in New MAPS Course
Students in Brandon Jackson’s modern media course at HPHS are learning to navigate today’s world of news and information and are finding their own voices along the way.
HP Could be Impacted by Dallas Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban
If Dallas bans carriages, it will affect Highland Park vendors as most of them operate or store their equipment and horses in the city of Dallas during the winter holiday season.
HPISD Launches STEAMology Podcasts
Podcasts will address STEAM content knowledge, teaching style and pedagogy. Some will also focus on the April 8 total solar eclipse, with the aim that educators have the background knowledge to feel confident talking about the once-in-320-year event with their students.
PC Resident to Debut First Novel
"Once in the Blue Moon" will debut March 5, with a book signing at Interabang Books at 5:30 p.m. on March 6.
Election
Woodward, Bonfield to Continue Service on HPISD School Board
The filing window for the May 4, 2024 election closed on Feb. 16, and no other candidates completed applications for a place on the ballot, according to the election information section of the HPISD website.
‘The Cloud’ Helps Seniors Save Photo Memories
Every time I visit my parents’ house, I get to see my mom’s scrapbooks with lots of photos.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Feb. 12-18
A package pilferer, fraudsters and thieves plague the Park Cities crime reports for Feb. 12-18.
Community Invited to LitFest Keynote Feb. 22
The entire community is invited to the Highland Park Literary Festival’s free keynote address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at HPHS. The next day, students will learn about language in all its written, spoken, and visual forms from experts in the field during LitFest’s workshop day at the high school.
Bond Election
HPISD Asks for Input on New Science Instructional Materials
HPISD will purchase new science instructional materials for the 2024-25 school year, and the district needs community feedback to help it decide what will work best in the classroom.
University Park Recognizes Employees of the Year
University Park’s 2023 employees of the year, Belinda Aldrete and Rafael Alva, have devoted a combined 45 years of service to the city.
HP Star Pitcher Also Provides Experience, Leadership in Basketball
Jordan Stribling’s future after graduation is on the pitcher’s mound. Yet he also remains drawn to the basketball court.
Park Cities Offices Open on Presidents’ Day
Highland Park and University Park offices will be open on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 19.
UP Mayor Previews 2024 During State of the City Address
University Park residents have a lot to look forward to in 2024, including the city’s centennial celebration and progress on high profile infrastructure projects, Mayor Tommy Stewart said during his State of the City Address on Feb. 8.
All About Downsizing: What to Let Go, What to Bring, What to Buy
More Americans than ever are looking to downsize for their next home purchase.