PCN
Latest (Page 22)
Juanita Craft Civil Rights House Inspires Parish Junior
Meredith Walker: The Crossroads Academy Teen Board visited the museum located in Craft's former home.
Society
Chi Omega Christmas Market Has Record-Breaking Year
The Chi Omega Christmas Market raised $572,000 to support local nonprofits in its 46th year.
Goar Park Improvements Could Come With a New Name
University Park staff shared feedback from community committees on improvements to Goar Park and the possibility of changing its name to ‘Centennial Park’ during a March 5 city council meeting.
Former Teen Model Ruhl Now A Movie Producer
Sometimes you have to take risks to fulfill your creative ambitions, such as when Emily Ruhl used her college fund to finance a movie.
HP Zoning Commission Recommends Approval of Dior Cafe
The Highland Park Zoning Commission voted Feb. 28 to recommend the town council approve - with conditions - the opening of a new Christian Dior café in Highland Park Village.
Bond Election
Community Advisory Committee Considers Bond Proposal
HPISD’s Community Advisory Committee is meeting for the second time March 5 to consider items to include in a potential bond proposal that could appear on the ballot in November 2024 or May 2025.
Author Speaks About Strength, Resilience at LitFest
We are stronger than we know, and at our best when we come together for the greater good, author Kristin Harmel told about 80 community members during the Highland Park Literary Festival’s keynote address on Feb. 22.
Rise School Sets Students Up for Success
The young students at the Ashford Rise School of Dallas were on the move in February during transportation week.
Society
Three HP Women Chair Mahjong for a Mission
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s latest fundraising event isn’t your typical society function — they’ve traded gala dresses and a seated dinner for “Galentine’s” attire and mahjong boards.
HPHS Students Navigate Modern Media in New MAPS Course
Students in Brandon Jackson’s modern media course at HPHS are learning to navigate today’s world of news and information and are finding their own voices along the way.
HP Could be Impacted by Dallas Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban
If Dallas bans carriages, it will affect Highland Park vendors as most of them operate or store their equipment and horses in the city of Dallas during the winter holiday season.
Meet HP’s New Director of Public Safety
Highland Park’s new director of public safety Chuck McGinnis came from within the department.
Community Invited to LitFest Keynote Feb. 22
The entire community is invited to the Highland Park Literary Festival’s free keynote address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at HPHS. The next day, students will learn about language in all its written, spoken, and visual forms from experts in the field during LitFest’s workshop day at the high school.
UP Mayor Previews 2024 During State of the City Address
University Park residents have a lot to look forward to in 2024, including the city’s centennial celebration and progress on high profile infrastructure projects, Mayor Tommy Stewart said during his State of the City Address on Feb. 8.
Scottie Joe’s Serves Up Sweet Treats at HPHS
Highland Park High School students and staff can fall in love with two new drinks on the menu in February at the school’s third-floor coffee bar.
UP Approves Purchase of First Electric Vehicle
The 2023 Nissan Leaf costs $26,888.05 and will be used by the parks superintendent to travel between the city’s various parks to monitor maintenance and special projects.
HPHS Student Council Hosts Race to End Racism Forum
Students from about 40 area schools discussed probing questions on race, diversity and discrimination on Feb. 6.
Bond Election
HPISD Trustees Begin Forming Bond Advisory Committee
The HPISD board of trustees took steps during its Feb. 1 work session to begin forming a community advisory committee to consider a potential bond issue to fund high-priority repairs and help the district meet long-term goals.
Residents Give Input on Planned HP Village Dior Cafe
The opening of the café would be offset by the closing of Highland Park Village's Starbucks, and would have the net result of less overall activity and more available parking, Masterplan president Dallas Cothrum said.
Trending on TikTok This January – #SMURush
Videos documenting the experience of sorority rush at SMU were trending on TikTok this January.