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Hill Country Flood 2025
Lemonade Stand Raises $900 for ‘More Like Wynne’ Fund
Georgia Gurley, Nora Godwin, and Liv Allen hoped to raise $350 for victims of the Hill Country’s catastrophic flooding by selling lemonade and cookies on July 10.
Hill Country Flood 2025
Lemonade Stand Raises $2,500 for Hunt Firefighters
A little lemonade stand on Douglas Avenue sent an overflowing cup of love and support to the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department on July 9.
Hill Country Flood 2025
What Do We Say When the Unthinkable Happens?
For adults the grief is heavy, but for children it’s confusing, scary, and often silent. Here’s a therapist's recommendation on how to talk to our children about a tragedy.
Hill Country Flood 2025
Free Events Support Parents
Free events are available for parents struggling to speak with their children about grief in the wake of the tragic flooding in Kerr County.
Hill Country Flood 2025
Park Cities Unites in Support of Flood Victims
Families tied green ribbons to trees throughout the Park Cities to show their support for neighbors affected by the catastrophic flash floods in Kerr County.
Jim Whorton Gets a New Ride
High-wheeler Jim Whorton may have put away his bike, but that won’t stop him from riding in this year’s Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.
Scots’ Best Fish Story
There aren’t any classifications in competitive high school bass fishing. Only one school in Texas can win the state championship, and the title is a mammoth catch.
News
Pegasus Bank Announces Plans for Katy Trail Location
The new location will be built at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Tracy Street
HPISD Board Refines No Pass No Play Rules
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees approved revisions to the district’s no pass no play policy on June 17, but not ones that would have changed the outcome of its recent soccer state title loss.
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Congratulations, Highland Park High School Class of 2025
With hugs, claps, and cheers, Highland Park High School’s class of 2025 crossed the stage and received diplomas on May 23 at the Moody Coliseum.
UP Approves Purchase of 80 Trees for Snider Plaza
The University Park City Council moved forward with plans for a greener Snider Plaza during its June 17 meeting.
HPISD Teachers, Staff to Receive 7-10% Pay Boost
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees approved a minimum 7% pay increase for all teachers and staff at its June 17 meeting.
15 Graduating Seniors Accepted Into Fine Arts Programs
Fifteen students were celebrated for their admission both to a college or university and to one of their school’s fine arts programs during Highland Park ISD’s Fine Arts Signing Day.
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Miracle Mile Updates Underway; Golf Cart Shuttle Available
City staffers expect the closure of Lovers Lane to continue through the end of the summer. A golf cart shuttle is available to help customers navigate traffic.
Spry UP City Council Considers Fondren Renovations
If you think University Park’s city leaders have been looking younger recently, it’s not because you’re getting older.
Remote Control Cops?
Highland Park ISD’s school resource officers could one day get some help from hi-tech, high-flying sidekicks.
I Was a Spelling Wanna-Bee. Could I Be a Champ?
I have vivid memories of my elementary-school spelling bees, where I misspelled quotient, and, in one low moment after I didn’t listen to the word’s definition, pour.
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HP Bass Team Hooks State Title
The Highland Pass Bass Team has capped its perfect season with its first-ever state title.
Martha Jackson: Community Matters More Than Elections
I absolutely love this community. I love that we show up for each other—at games, graduations, grocery store run-ins, and even the occasional street construction meltdown.
Cooper Fitness Introduces an Accelerated Workout
When Heather Dubrow, wife of plastic surgeon and television personality, Terry Dubrow, tried Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) during an episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, I thought it was likely just another “best kept secret” gimmick.