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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 22-28
A flurry of burglars and thieves targeted the Park Cities in this week's crime reports.
Events
Dallas CASA to Honor Goldman Sachs
The Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award will be presented on Oct. 9 at The Fairmont Dallas.
Nonprofits
AWARE Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
Twenty-one organizations across North Texas will receive grant funding to empower them in leading the charge against Alzheimers and other dementia.
HPISD Honors Parkitects, MIS/HPMS Nurses
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees recognized outstanding work by students and life-saving efforts by nurses during its Sept. 23 meeting.
Comings and Goings
Jo’Seon Wagyu Omakase - Dallas’ first Korean Wagyu omakase dining experience will land in the Design District this fall.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 15-21
Fraudsters and fellow no-good-doers were out in force in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Events
Game, Set, Celeb Match Takes Court at Dirk’s Nowitzki’s Tennis Bash
Guests enjoyed lively on the court competition and players were entertained with skillful shots and lighthearted banter during a festive day of tennis and philanthropy.
Hill Country Flood 2025
Sniffing Out Hope: Canine Heroes
Rescue dog Kaya searches for a disaster victim trapped under the rubble
In Case You Missed It
Helmet Decals Honor Victims of Hill Country Flooding
Highland Park football players are honoring the victims of July’s catastrophic flooding each time they take the field.
UP Pavement Preservation Project Wrapping Up
Some University Park blocks have been closed due to the city’s pavement preservation project, but work is scheduled to wrap up and the streets to reopen by 7 p.m. tonight.
Scots to Host Caniac Supper This Friday
The Scots aren’t the only ones who need to fuel up before Friday’s home game against Pulaski Academy.
Site Readings
October Site Reading
Not in the mood for Halloween yet? Raise your spirits with these picks from People Newspapers’ October site reading column:
HPISD Seniors Recognized as National Merit Semifinalists
Eighteen seniors at Highland Park High School have been named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Highland Park Mayor Favors Keeping Park Signs Bronze
During a brief study session on Sept. 16, the Highland Park Town Council brainstormed the burning issue of park signage.
Nonprofits
Where to Give on North Texas Giving Day
Browse NorthTexasGivingDay.org to learn about the needs across our region and to make a gift to a nonprofit or cause area you care about.
UP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
The city of University Park will hold the second of two public hearings on its proposed budget during tonight’s city council meeting at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 3800 University Blvd.
Events
State Fair Of Texas Inspires Sneaker Drop
Your next favorite fairground attraction just might be on your feet
Hill Country Flood 2025
Siblings Deliver Lemonade Stand Funds to Kerr County
Siblings Charlotte, Walker, and Olivia Norwood have gone a long way and made a big difference thanks to their little lemonade stand at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Avenue.
HP to Close Blocks of Mockingbird, Auburndale
Highland Park will fully close the 3400 block of Mockingbird Lane and 5500 block of Auburndale Avenue to through traffic from Monday, Sept. 15, to Friday, Sept. 19, while the town completes critical utility and drainage work.