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Area Lawmakers Play Prominent Role in Paxton Impeachment
State Rep. Morgan Meyer is among the 12 representatives newly appointed to the Texas House impeachment board of managers that delivered articles of impeachment to the state Senate against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Alumni Association Celebrates Five
A cheerleader, a football player, and a dual-sport star walked the halls of Highland Park High School before earning recognition as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees.
New Superintendent Will Have Dual Role
Dr. Mike Rockwood has kept a busy schedule of community events and meetings with groups like the Highland Park Education Foundation, PTAs, Dads Clubs, and more since being named Highland Park ISD’s next superintendent.
SMU Cox School Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
The SMU Cox School of Business recognized three 2023 Distinguished Alumni and two Outstanding Young Alumni during its Alumni Awards luncheon.
Crime
Police: Man Shot In Preston Center Area
Dallas police say a security guard shot May 19 in the 8200 block of Westchester Drive (the western part of Preston Center) was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
HPISD Trustees Swears In New Members, Elects Officers
Two new trustees took their oaths of office at the May 16 Highland Park ISD school board meeting – Blythe Koch in place 6 and Pete Flowers in place 7.
HP Lap Pool Open for Season
The pool opened May 10, following a delay for unforeseen mechanical issues with the pool's heating system.
Saint Michael’s Woman’s Exchange Announces Record Gift
The charity shop in Highland Park Village gifted $575,000 to more than 70 nonprofits this year — the largest gift in the store's history.
Girl Scout Project: Julia Kerr Builds Bat Houses
Highland Park High School freshman Julia Kerr is to thank for the new bat houses at Bachman Lake.
Four New Fashion Brands Coming to Highland Park Village
French luxury fashion brand Balmain, Italian menswear brand Brioni, Spanish fashion house Loewe, and Los Angeles-based fashion line Simkhai are set to open in Highland Park Village this year.
Belles Hold Camp for the Biggest Little Fans
Even experienced Highland Belles can discover something while serving as instructors at Junior Belle Summer Dance Camp.
Barsotti’s, Formerly Known As Carbone’s, Reopens
Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs, formerly known as Carbone’s Fine Food and Wine, reopened April 20 with a new name and new decor.
Teddy Bear Garden Landscaping to Commence Soon
The Highland Park Town Council approved a $98,675.33 contract with SRH Landscapes LLC for the project anticipated to start in late May.
Everyone Can Celebrate Preservation With Events, Video
Celebrate historic preservation with Preservation Park Cities’ Historic Home Tour with two in-person events and through the Historic Home Tour video, presented by sponsors Allie Beth Allman & Associates and D Home.
UP Taking 2023 Citizen of the Year Nominations
The search for the city of University Park’s 2023 Citizen of the Year is underway.
Taylor Frank Named President of Eiseman Jewels
Taylor Frank will take over as president of Eiseman Jewels, which will celebrate 60 years this fall.
HPISD Trustees Approve Hiring of New Superintendent
It’s official: The Highland Park ISD board of trustees April 18 unanimously approved hiring Dr. Mike Rockwood as the district’s ninth superintendent. His first day as acting superintendent will be May 27.
UP Specimen Oak Tree Comes Down: What We Know
April 19 marked day two of the removal of the specimen oak tree at Thackery Street and Caruth Boulevard.
Preservation Park Cities Car Show Returns
Preservation Park Cities’ annual car show returns to Burleson Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29.
UP Elementary Principal Announces Retirement
University Park Elementary principal Candi Judd will retire effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year after about seven years as principal and more than 30 years in education.