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Owner of Cox Mansion Site Withdraws Zoning Application
The billionaire owner of the site of the demolished Cox mansion has withdrawn his application to amend Highland Park’s zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a new home that would exceed the property’s maximum allowed height, the town announced in a Jan. 30 email.
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HPHS Senior Catches Fish of a Lifetime
Highland Park High School senior Dylan Sorrells is still several months from graduation, but the young angler has already made a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
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HP Cheerleaders Win National Championship Title
Highland Park High School’s junior varsity cheerleaders brought home a first place win at the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Dallas from Jan. 24-26.
No Fluoride, No Problem
Park Cities residents don’t need to rush out for Waterpiks if President Donald Trump removes fluoride from drinking water.
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Ordinance Change Recommended for Cox Mansion Site
The Highland Park Zoning Commission voted on Jan. 23 to recommend that the town amend its zoning ordinances to permit a new home at the site of the demolished Cox Mansion to exceed the current maximum allowed height.
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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.”
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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.
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New Year, New E-Bike Regulations
University Park and Highland Park have each approved e-bike safety restrictions