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HPISD Receives $4.9 Million Moody Foundation Grant
Highland Park ISD, the Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF), and the Moody Innovation Institute (MII) recently announced a new $4.99 million grant from the Moody Foundation that will build on the Moody Innovation Institute established in 2016.
Dallas City Council Approves Elm Thicket/Northpark Zoning Changes
After years of debate, the Dallas City Council Wednesday approved zoning changes that supporters hope will help preserve the character and history of the Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood near Dallas Love Field.
Behind The Scenes of Raider Media News
Raider Media News entertains and informs the Highland Park Middle School community with a weekly campus-wide show, complete with an in-house band.
What a Difference Underground Detention Makes
Park Cities leaders say recent stormwater projects helped stave off some of the worst runoff effects – even after recent record rainfall.
UP City Council OKs Continuing Snider Plaza Parking Program
The University Park City Council Oct. 4 approved continuing and expanding a program allowing businesses in Snider Plaza to use up to 100 city-leased spaces in the Hilltop Plaza garage for up to six months at a cost to the city of up to $40,000.
Petition Seeks ‘Resident Only’ Parking Near Knox Park
Highland Park residents — specifically those on the east side of the 4600 block of Abbott Avenue and the north side of the 3400 block of Knox Street — have petitioned to change parking regulations reflecting excess cars from Knox Park visitors.
UPDATE: Students Pray for HPHS Cheerleader After Walnut Hill Lane Crash
Police say multiple people were taken to a local hospital after a crash at Meadowbrook Drive and Walnut Hill Lane Saturday afternoon.
Work Set to Start on University Boulevard Bridge Over Dallas North Tollway
The North Texas Tollway Authority will begin resurfacing the University Boulevard bridge over the Dallas North Tollway Oct. 8, and work is expected to continue through Oct. 13.
All About Highland Park Village
When it comes to landmarks in the Park Cities, Highland Park Village is likely top of mind, so it makes sense that it will be the focus of Preservation Park Cities’ upcoming Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.
Crime
UP Police Respond to Attempted Robbery Near Snider Plaza CVS
University Park Police say a would-be robber tried to take a woman’s vehicle parked near the Snider Plaza CVS Friday armed with what turned out to be a fake handgun.
Fish Kill Reported in Portions of Turtle Creek Near HP, UP
Highland Park and University Park officials are asking anglers not to fish in nearby portions of Turtle Creek for now after a fish-kill was reported Sept. 27.
UP City Council Approves FY2023 Budget
The University Park city council recently approved the fiscal year 2023 budget, a related ordinance levying the fiscal year 2023 property tax rate, and more.
Highland Belles Celebrate ’40 Years of Fringe’
The Highland Belles celebrated “40 Years of Fringe” by gathering Belles, both past and present, at Highland Park High School.
Jon Dahlander, HPISD Chief of Staff, Returning to Dallas ISD
Jon Dahlander, who’s served as Highland Park ISD’s director of communications since 2015 and subsequently took on the role of the district’s chief of staff there, is returning to Dallas ISD – this time as chief of strategic partnerships and intergovernmental relations.
Highland Park Village Updating Shared Parking Model
Highland Park Shopping Village is updating the shared parking model used to determine parking requirements, and community members are invited to give their input on the topic Oct. 3.
HP Presbyterian Church Getting New Fountain
The city of University Park recently approved allowing Highland Park Presbyterian Church to build a new fountain within the existing Rhodus Garden courtyard on the church campus.
Happenings on the Hill
Though origami is traditionally used for teaching geometry or helping improve thinking skills, SMU paleontology student Travis Nolan uses it to envision complete structures of fossils he has excavated.
HPISD Receives ‘In God We Trust’ Posters
Highland Park ISD during its Sept. 13 meeting received a donation of “In God We Trust” signs from Meg Bakich, who said they were from Patriot Mobile.
New Apartment Tower Planned Near Highland Park
A new apartment tower is planned just east of Highland Park.
StreetLights Residential plans to start construction on the 20-story apartment tower off North Central Expressway in February 2023, according to planning documents filed with the state.
Highland Park to See Increase in Property Tax Payments
Highland Park residents can expect an increase in property taxes, despite the tax rate staying the same, due to increases in property values.