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General
Old School Barbershop Makes Way for New Development
For 90 years, the Village Barbershop delivered old school cuts, free of any fancy frills but with lots of friendly conversation, to customers in Highland Park Village.
General
HP Council May Seek Deeper Look at Home Basements
The implications of basements were on council members’ minds as they met in a study session after their main meeting on Feb. 3.
General
Is It Game Over for DART in the Park Cities?
University Park has joined five other cities planning to hold special elections to determine whether to continue their membership in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
General
Molly Mullens Honored With Sign Dedication
The community recently gathered in Curtis Park on what would have been Molly Mullens’ 11th birthday to dedicate the sign that now stands on the stretch of U.S. Highway 287 where she lost her life.
General
The Inspiration Behind Ornament for Flood Victims
The Capitol Christmas trees in Austin shone brighter with a teacher-designed ornament honoring the nine girls House District 108 lost in the catastrophic flooding on July 4, 2025.
News
Ylang 23 Burglarized Early on Jan. 23
The family-owned jewelry store, which recently celebrated its 40th year in business, was burglarized shortly after midnight.
News
Hyer Huskies Lead Pledges; District Introduces Therapy Dogs
Members of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees were thanked for their service during their Jan. 20 meeting and formally introduced to two new members of the HPISD family who are already making a difference on campuses.
News
HPISD Students Excel in National Robotics Contest
Highland Park ISD students were among the top finishers in the highly competitive VEX IQ Robotics Competition Kalahari Signature Event in Ohio earlier this week.
News
Helping Middle Schoolers Imagine Their Futures
I was both honored and extremely nervous when I was invited to share my career journey with students at McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School on their weekly news broadcast.
Events
Molly Mullens to be Honored With Sign Dedication
The community is invited to attend the sign dedication and unveiling of The Molly Mullens Mile on Molly’s birthday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. in Curtis Park.
News
Highland Belles Announces 2026-27 Leadership
The Highland Belles drill team has selected its lieutenants for the 2026-27 season following a demanding try-out process before a panel of experienced judges.
Business
Allie Beth Allman CEO Signals ‘Long Haul’ Commitment
Keith Conlon, president and CEO of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, has bought a significant stake in the storied local luxury real estate leader.
News
Mental Health Struggles Rise for Students
At high schools across the nation, the pressure to succeed is so constant that getting through the day can feel like an achievement in itself.
Community
Last Chance to Nominate Young Leaders for 20 Under 40
People Newspapers will recognize 20 outstanding community change-makers under the age of 40 this spring. Do you know someone who should be on our list?
Community
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
'Park Cities People' recognizes the winner of HPISD's financial audit art cover competition, University Park's longtime city prosecutor, the senior minister at HPUMC, and the members of Girl Scout Troop 3719.
Living
The Reality of Pig Butchering Scams
If you receive an unexpected message from a stranger offering investment advice, delete it immediately.
Living
Reflecting as a Community — 2025 in the Park Cities
This year, our streets wore green ribbons — gentle reminders of the heartache that touched our community when six young girls from our neighborhood were lost at Camp Mystic and when others succumbed to the quiet despair of suicide.
Schools
Taking the WrAP
Highland Park ISD has introduced a new tool to help students sharpen their writing skills — the WrAP, short for Writing Assessment Program, by ERB.
Schools
Grants, Large and Small, Advance STEM Learning
Leaders in education and industry agree on this much: To better prepare students for the careers of the future, a solid foundation in science and engineering is vital in the United States.
Community
Letter to the Editor: Wheelchairs unwelcome?
I enjoyed reading the writeup on The Plaza at Preston Center (November 2025 issues, Page 13)