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Crime
HP Real Estate Mogul Pleads Guilty to CA Sexual Battery
Highland Park real estate mogul and reality TV star Bill Hutchinson pled guilty to one count of misdemeanor sexual battery in Orange County Superior Court on April 29.
Obituaries
Dancer and Longtime Teacher Bill Atkinson Dies at 94
A memorial mass and celebration of life for Atkinson will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Rd.
UP Staff to Hold Meeting on Snider Plaza Construction
An in-person meeting will be held in City Council chambers at 3800 University Blvd. at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. A virtual meeting will be held via webinar at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. The same information will be presented at both meetings, and staff will answer questions from attendees.
Could Paid Parking Ease Snider Plaza’s Parking Woes?
The Snider Plaza Employee Parking Task Force has suggested that paid parking could be a solution to the plaza's parking crunch. It will meet with business owners, property owners and residents to gain feedback before making a final recommendation to the UP city council.
How UP Almost Became Part of Dallas
Dallas’ vision for the future included creating a system of parks, erecting a new city hall and auditorium, and stretching its streets and boulevards far north of the city. But that wasn’t going to be possible unless Preston Hollow, University Park, and Highland Park joined with it, becoming part of Dallas.
Mayor Stewart Gives Back to the City He Loves
"I never aspired to be a mayor,” said Tommy Stewart, who will soon begin his third term as the city’s leader. “I just wanted to be involved and do what I could do to help the city and do what they called on me to do. And I did, I think.”
Cude Family Cherishes Friends, Family in University Park
They’ve seen neighbors come and go, along with Snider Plaza’s spudnuts and the chicken salad sandwiches at Ralph’s Fine Foods. But members of the Cude family, who have lived in University Park for four generations, say that the heart of the community hasn’t changed at all.
Lawsuit Alleges Women Were Secretly Filmed in Restrooms
Two women employed by a Highland Park Village boutique have filed a lawsuit against a store security guard and his alleged employer claiming that they were secretly videotaped by the guard while in a private restroom.
HPISD Community Advisory Committee Recommends Bond
HPISD’s community advisory committee has recommended the Board of Trustees consider a $130 to $140 million bond package to address capital improvement needs and make more funds available for teacher salaries.
UP Announces Centennial Art and Essay Winners
The winners in University Park’s Centennial art contest include works that highlight the beauty of city parks and bridges, depict life in 1924, and imagine a city of the future, complete with moving streets and water slides.
General
Parking on Two Blocks of Amherst Street Resident-Only
The University Park City Council temporarily designated the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Amherst Street as resident-only parking to ease congestion during construction in the alley between Lovers Lane and Amherst Street at its April 2 meeting.
Dive into the World of SpongeBob with Drama Students
Audiences can plunge into "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition" with Highland Park Middle School and McCulloch Intermediate School drama students at HPMS from April 19 to 21.
Student Essayists Propose Ways to Make a Difference
After the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) Dallas Area Chapter asked North Texas students to tackle that question last year, Highland Park students submitted five of the six winning essays.
UP Marks Centennial With Week of Special Events
The city of University Park has planned a full week of events to celebrate its 100th birthday. It’s also teamed up with local vendors for Centennial-themed giveaways, discounts, and special merchandise on sale the week of April 7 to 13.
UP Closes Founding Chapter of City Library
University Park lost its first – and only – library director when Sharon Perry Martin retired after more than 11 years of service.
UP 7-Eleven Sells Lucky $5M Lottery Ticket
The winner opted to remain anonymous, according to a March 25 Texas Lottery press release.
Lady Scots Honor Star Athlete at Tracy Wills Invitational
The Tracy Wills Invitational, the Lady Scots track team’s only home meet of the season, began in 1997 and was held this year on March 23 at Germany Park.
In Case You Missed It
HPISD Students Improve Scores on Mid-Year Achievement Test
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade far outperformed their peers nationally on the winter MAP growth test, with sixth graders in HPISD exceeding average 12th grade scores in both math and reading.
Friends Organize GoFundMe to Support Mullens Family
Friends of the Mullens have organized a GoFundMe to support the family, who were injured and lost their nine-year-old daughter in a car crash on March 16.
UP Child Killed, Family Injured in Crash Near Oklaunion
Molly Mullens, a third grader at University Park Elementary School, was killed and other family members injured March 16 when their SUV was struck head-on by a vehicle that crossed a highway median in rainy conditions.