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Mini-Olympians Go for Gold in Curtis Park
Young athletes got a taste of gold medal glory on July 18 during the University Park Public Library's Mini Olympics at Curtis Park.
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HPISD Pulls ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ from HPHS Library
The HPISD Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to remove the book 'All Boys Aren’t Blue' from the Highland Park High School library during a July 17 meeting.
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People Newspapers Earns 15 NNA Awards
Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People earned three first-place awards, two second places, five third places, and five honorable mentions.
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UP Assessing Pond Water Quality After Fish-Kill
University Park is assessing water quality in the ponds at Caruth and Curtis Park after finding more than 100 dead fish.
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Dallas, UP to Negotiate Potential Boundary Adjustment
Members of a Dallas City Council committee were skeptical of University Park’s application to annex Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Church at a June meeting, but still voted to move forward with negotiations.
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Gilbert Aims to Bring Stability to HPISD Athletics
After overseeing his fourth Highland Park High School graduation ceremony, Jeremy Gilbert returned to campus to clean out the principal’s office. But he didn’t have to move far.
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Alex Bell Named 2024 Citizen of the Year
Alex Bell, who has served University Park through nonprofits and as a member of several city committees, was recently selected as 2024 Citizen of the Year.
Temps and the Aquatic Center’s Hours Are Both Going Up
University Park residents can cool down with an extra hour of evening swim time at the Holmes Aquatic Center in July.
UP Jail Inmate Dies After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Jose Gonzales, a 52-year-old man from Dallas, was pronounced dead at 4:18 a.m. Monday at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, according to a University Park news release.
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Probable Coyote Attacks Reported on Several HP Cats
The attacks are the first coyote-pet encounters reported in the town of Highland Park for several years.
Former Mayor Honored in Park Cities Fourth of July Parade
Joel Williams III will ride in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade for the 13th time this year.
Downtown Dallas Festival Needs Even More Joy
For one day each spring, visitors to downtown Dallas are transported to South Asia as dancers lead a colorful chariot through the streets of downtown Dallas.
Inmate’s Condition Critical After Apparent Suicide Attempt
A University Park Police Department jail inmate remained in critical condition on Monday after apparently attempting to commit suicide while in custody on June 20.
Obituaries
Real Estate Icon Ellen Terry Dies at 85
Ellen Terry, a leader in the Dallas real estate industry remembered as much for her kindness and generosity as for her success, died on June 12 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 85.
Finish an Exam Early? Why Not Write a Song?
When Highland Park High School sophomore Madi Furgeson had an extra 20 minutes after she finished her Spanish test, she used the time to write a song based on the lyric running through her head: “You used to want to know the true me, but these days it’s like you never knew me.”
Dirty Shirts Band Combines Pop, Disco, Rock ‘N’ Roll
Nick Santa Maria recalls family dinners at his grandparents’ home in University Park before attending concerts in Deep Ellum at the age of 16.
‘Losing Grace Finding Hope’ Explores Life After Suicide
The suicide of Sue Loncar’s 16-year-old daughter, Grace, left her shattered, and broke her family “into a million pieces.”
Events
Predators in Prather Park
She’s a "silent killer," and she may be living in your backyard. But she’s the kind of predator you want to have around — she’s after cockroaches and mice.
UP City Council Postpones Snider Plaza Parking Action
The University Park City Council has postponed action on a recommendation that would require many customers to pay for parking spots in Snider Plaza’s surface lot.
HP to Evaluate Facility Needs, Identify Improvements
Highland Park will undergo a facility needs assessment for three departments to ensure spaces are sufficient and used appropriately.