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In Case You Missed It
HPISD Adapts Programs, Staffing to Address Enrollment Drop
Highland Park ISD will make staffing adjustments to address declining student enrollment, superintendent Mike Rockwood announced in a Jan. 23 email.
Meyer Focused on Taxes, Border
In 2023, state Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, sponsored bills Gov. Greg Abbott credited with bringing “the largest property tax reduction in Texas history.”
News
Protect Pets During Coyote Mating Season
If residents see coyotes, they should yell, wave their arms, throw objects near them, or shine flashlights to let the animals know they’re unwelcome
Volunteer, Board Veteran to Seek Election to HPISD Board
A longtime school volunteer and a veteran board member each plan to run for places on the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees.
Real Talk: Eric Hage
Eric Hage joined Dallas’ KDC, one of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, just three years ago.
HPISD Has No Plans to Adopt State Instructional Materials
Highland Park ISD should rely on the expertise of its teachers, not the state’s controversial Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, to continue delivering an exceptional education to students, parents told the district’s Board of Trustees during a State of the District meeting on Jan. 7.
UP City Council Recognizes Hockaday Student’s Initiative
Rabel McNutt's petition to display “In God We Trust” in the City Council Chamber was approved by Council members.
President of UT Austin to Take the Reins at SMU
Jay Hartzell, the president of The University of Texas at Austin, will leave the state’s flagship public institution to become the 11th president of Southern Methodist University.
Scots Probe Robotic Surgery, Medical Myths, Flight
Do you wonder what it’s like to be a cancer researcher, or how medical students train to use robotic surgical systems?
Magikid Team Gobbles Up Competition in Turkey Showdown
A team of young roboticists from Magikid Highland Park catapulted over the competition this November to bring home a win in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Turkey Showdown.
HPISD Students Put a New Twist on Tug-A-War
Highland Park ISD fifth and sixth graders added a futuristic twist to the classic tug-a-war competition when they put their robots to the test earlier this school year.
20 Under 40
Nominations Open!
Know a young adult making a difference in our community? We'd love to hear who our readers think should make the list this year.
Do You Want Some Sci-Fi With That?
Diners can expect some futuristic flavoring when they order food to be delivered on campus at Southern Methodist University.
HPISD Hopes Legislators Up Funding, Accountability
Highland Park ISD is hoping state lawmakers increase school funding and bring more transparency to the “shell game” of school finance during the 89th Legislative Session.
New Year, New E-Bike Regulations
Teens too young to get behind the wheel of a car will also not be able to drive electric bicycles under new regulations that take effect on Jan. 1 in the Park Cities.
In Case You Missed It
Fans Say It’s Been a Great Season, We’re Proud of Our Team
Scots fans said they were disappointed by Saturday’s 32-20 loss to Smithson Valley in the state title game, but not in their team or its remarkable season.
Rolling Through the Park Cities on Bus 237
A ticket on Bus 237 only costs about $2.50, but it’s a pricey service for Highland Park and University Park.
HPISD Boasts PTO/PTA-Powered Schools
School funding from the state of Texas may be at a standstill, but there’s no stopping the parent-teacher organizations at HPISD’s five elementary schools.
Santa Claus Is Coming to the Park Cities
The holiday season is busy for Jolly Old Saint Nick, but he’ll still find time to visit his favorite city and town.
UP Library ‘Chat and Play’ Mixes Playtime, Parenting Tips
The University Park Public Library plans to offer another series of Chat and Play Workshops Wednesday mornings from Jan. 29 to Feb. 26.