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UP City Council OKs Maximum Proposed Property Tax Rate, Sets Date To Consider Final Rate
The University Park City Council this week approved a maximum proposed property tax rate of 25.6527 cents per $100 of taxable value for fiscal year 2023. That doesn’t mean that’s the rate homeowners will pay, though.
Society
La Fiesta Preview Luncheon Reveals 2023 Chairs and Duchess Dolls
The annual La Fiesta Preview Luncheon offered guests a glimpse at their daughter’s Duchess dolls and revealed the upcoming La Fiesta co-chairs.
Scheffler Eyes FedEx Cup Playoff Title
As the top-ranked player in the world, Scottie Scheffler will be the favorite to claim his first title in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs.
‘Miss Linda’ and the Little Yellow Chair
When Linda Altick started teaching at Wesley Prep some 45 years ago, she could not have foreseen the story of educational success and expansion to come.
General
Whistleblowing Former Park Cities Attorney Writes Nonfiction Thriller
In 2011, Ashley Yablon started working his “dream job” as general counsel at Dallas-area telecommunications company ZTE USA.
Replay Sports Collecting Used Equipment
Replay Sports will collect all manner of gently used youth sports equipment Saturday.
HPISD Picks English-Language Arts Materials For 2022-23
Highland Park ISD will start the 2022-2023 school year with new English language arts materials for grades K-8.
Abortion Decision’s Next Phase
Conservative state lawmakers sent a letter to the Sidley Austin law firm threatening to file legislation prohibiting companies from covering the cost of abortions or related travel expenses to other states.
In Memoriam
Castle Gap Jewelry Founder Dies At 102
Maxine Bennett, who co-founded Castle Gap Jewelry in 1973 and worked in the longest-running shop in the Plaza at Preston Center alongside her family for nearly 50 years, died July 19, 2022, at 102.
Studio Helps Aspiring Musicians, Instructors Thrive
For Rodman Steele, music is in his DNA.
1920s-era Fire Engine/Pumper Returned to University Park
A chance encounter at a conference for firefighters prompted a 1925 American LaFrance fire engine/pumper’s return to the city of University Park in 2021.
A Look At The Future Neiman Marcus Headquarters in Cityplace Tower
A large portion of Cityplace Tower is getting a remodel – about 85,000 square feet to be specific – to house the future Dallas corporate office of Neiman Marcus.
Remembering Izzy Martin, Our 2021 Readers’ Choice Person of the Year
Isabelle “Izzy” Martin, People Newspapers’ 2021 Readers’ Choice Person of the Year, died July 29 of osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that she battled for more than two years.
Lady Scots Bring Depth and Experience to Daunting New 6A Schedule
After a season that started with so much promise ended in heartbreak, Highland Park will look to reload behind a deep and experienced volleyball roster.
Voices
Don’t Take The ‘Best Day of the Year’ for Granted
Dr. Seuss teaches us that the Grinch can’t stop Christmas. We’ll need to find reassurance from somewhere else that neither a shooter (nor a referendum) can steal our July Fourth celebrations away.
2022 Park Cities 4th of July Parade Recap
Donna Pierce wants to set the record straight. Contrary to a tall tale circulating on July 4, Highland Park ISD’s longtime “Star Lady” hasn’t rocketed into orbit with Space X.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Voting is Open Now for 2023
Mark Cuban, Randy Allen, Matthew Stafford, and Jordan Spieth appear on the ballot for the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
General
Snider Plaza Design Taking Shape
Plans for the future look of Snider Plaza are taking shape after a recent University Park city council meeting.
Hindus Advocate for Schools to Close for Diwali
Hindus are urging Dallas area independent school districts (including Dallas ISD and Highland Park ISD) and private, charter, and parochial schools to close for Diwali, their most popular festival, which falls on Oct. 24 this year.
Crime
Man Arrested In Connection With D-FW Area Bank Robberies, Including in UP
A Dallas man was arrested and charged in connection with multiple bank robberies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including in University Park, Arlington, Lewisville, DeSoto, and Sulphur Springs, Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced Friday.