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HPISD to Survey School Community on Campus Climate

The survey will “help establish a baseline of where we are (as) a district,” as well as highlight areas for improvement, Heathcote told the board.
STEAM

From Classrooms to the Sky

Every 20 years, the moon travels directly between the Earth and the sun, darkening the skies for a few minutes and revealing stars and planets. 
Society

Out & About: Planned Parenthood 33rd Annual Dallas Awards

The event, held at the Winspear Opera House, was chaired by Flauren Bender, Victoria Brown, and Nicolette Lamont.

JOEY Dallas Opens at NorthPark This Week

The restaurant concept, which opens Jan. 18, features a globally inspired food and beverage menu, a curated art collection, and a lively environment. 

University Park Modifies Sanitation Schedule Due to Severe Weather

There will be no waste or recycling collection on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Three Key Decisions Before Buying a Coffee Table

Margaret Chambers: You may think that your sofa is the statement piece of the living room, but here at Chambers Interiors, we consider the coffee table equally important.
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 8-14

Plate pilferers and reckless drivers plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for Jan. 8-14.

Scots Senior Pens Letter to Freshman Self, Others

As I reach my last semester at Highland Park High School, I have started thinking about what advice I would give my freshman self. 

UP Shares Winter Weather Preparation Tips

The City of University Park has posted some winter-weather tips on its website.

Park Cities MLK Jr. Day Closures

City/town buildings will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

UP Accepting Essay, Art Contest Entries

Students can become part of University Park history by entering these contests as part of the city's Centennial celebration.

HPISD Debuts New Security System

Highland Park High School students passed through the district’s new weapons-detection system the morning of Thursday, Jan. 11.

It’s Cookie Time for Park Cities and Preston Hollow Girl Scouts!

Find out where area Girl Scouts are selling their tasty treats!

SoCal Investment Company Purchases Novel Turtle Creek

Family-run Goldrich Kest, which was founded by Holocaust survivors and entrepreneurs Jona Goldrich and Sol Kest, recently acquired the impressive 206-unit high rise featuring apartments ranging in size from one bedroom, one bath to three bedrooms, three baths.

HPISD School Board Reviews State Performance Report

Highland Park ISD students improved their scores on last year’s annual state assessment and are qualifying for gifted and special education services in increasing numbers. The district is working to help students meet a state standard for college readiness.

After Upgrade, Dallas Open Tennis Tournament Relocating from SMU to Frisco 

The Dallas Open tennis tournament is growing in stature. And it’s also leaving the cozy confines of SMU for a new location about 20 miles north of, well, Dallas.
In Case You Missed It

Out & About: Crystal Charity Ball

The "Masterpieces in the Making"-themed gala, chaired by Angie Kadesky, was celebrated Dec. 9.

UP Requests Photos, Documents, and Art for Archives

It's time to dust off those old photo albums and scrapbooks.

Comings and Goings

The Stache, Agua by Agua Bendita, and multiple spots at The Shops at Park Lane and NorthPark Center are among recent openings in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 1-7

Purse prowlers, drunk drivers, and car burglars appear in the Park Cities Crime Reports for Jan. 1-7.
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