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Armstrong PTA to Bring the Magic with Annual Online Auction
The Armstrong Elementary Parent Teacher Association invites visitors to celebrate the magic of giving through its annual online silent auction.
Community
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Opens
The organization is encouraging individuals, families, and friends to help fulfill the wish lists of more than 35,000 Angels this year.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 27-Nov. 2
It was all tricks and no treats for thieves and mischief makers in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
News
HP Calls For May Election on DART Membership
The star issue of the lively and impassioned Nov. 4 Highland Park town council meeting was a proposed ordinance ordering an election to be held on May 2, 2026 to determine whether the Town of Highland Park should withdraw its membership in the DART system.
News
Highlander Band Closes Outstanding Season
The Highlander Band completed its marching season on Nov. 1 with a fifth-place finish in the area competition, coming just a fraction of a point shy of qualifying for the State Marching Band Contest.
News
Raider Media News Delivers Scary Good Halloween Broadcast
Raider Media News added some spooky twists to its weekly broadcasts on Oct. 30 and 31.
News
Armstrong Kicks Off Halloween With Book Character Parade
Armstrong Elementary added a pinch of learning to the witches’ brew of Halloween fun with its annual book character parade.
Inside the Cause
Partners Card 2025: Shopping to Spark Change
100% of proceeds go directly to help survivors of family violence
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 20-26
Thieves-in-the-night and fraudsters-in-the-day made their way through the Park Cities in this week's Crime Reports.
News
HPISD Reports on Bond Projects, Progress
Highland Park ISD has freed up an additional $2.65 million annually that can be spent on teacher and staff salaries thanks to the passage of November’s bond.
Philanthropy
Care Week Takes U.S. Anesthesia Partners to Genesis
U.S. Anesthesia Partners chairman touts Genesis Women's Shelter values as he and colleagues volunteer and donate.
Community
Frontiers of Flight Museum Luncheon Celebrates Aerospace Innovation
Nothing unites community leaders, educators, and aerospace enthusiasts like a chance to push past the horizon.
News
Park Cities Car Show Rescheduled for Spring
The Park Cities Car Show has been postponed until spring due to this weekend’s forecasted extreme weather.
News
DART Launches Silver Line Service
To celebrate the launch, DART is offering free rides through Nov. 8 and will host all-day festivities at Silver Line Stations on Oct. 25, including live music, food trucks, kid zones, and a free evening concert.
News
HPISD Recognizes Students, Principals
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees recognized the district’s National Merit Semifinalists, outstanding high school musicians, and campus leaders during its Oct. 21 meeting.
Site Readings
November Site Reading
Can't wait for Thanksgiving? Start your feast early by gobbling up these tidbits from People Newspapers' November site reading column:
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 13-19
A donut or a dog bowl? Find out what one crummy crook chose in this week's Park Cities Crime Reports.
Community
The Family Place Kicks Off Partners Card Fundraiser
The 33rd annual Partner’s Card Fundraiser, kicks off Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 2.
News
Oak Hill Academy Opens New High School Campus
Oak Hill Academy announced the opening of a new high school campus at Cochran Chapel, focused on providing neurodiverse students with a tailored, whole-child education.
News
UP Residents Thank City, Ask for Safety Improvements
Residents thanked University Park for its support, and asked the city to do more to protect renters and ensure the safety of children crossing Hillcrest Avenue at the city council’s Oct. 7 meeting.