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UP City Council Welcomes New Members
The University Park City Council has two new faces.
Highland Park Swears in New Mayor and Town Council
Highland Park's new mayor and Town Council members were sworn in at yesterday morning's meeting.
Four Distinguished HPHS Alumni Recognized
The Highland Park High School Alumni Association and the Highland Park Education Foundation recognized four as distinguished alumni at the 32nd-annual HPHS alumni awards April 21 at the Dallas Country Club.
Crime
New Allegation Against Bill Hutchinson
Another woman has come forward with sexual assault allegations against developer Bill Hutchinson via a third amended petition filed in a civil suit in Dallas County against him.
Voices
No Shortcuts for Le Gourmet Baking
I was first introduced to Becky Nelson’s Le Gourmet Baking when she delivered box lunches to my book club. The lunches were good and all, but the shortbread cookies were the real draw, and I recall hovering around the no-carb-or-sugar members for their unwanted shortbread.
Dallas City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores
The Dallas City Council Wednesday passed an ordinance banning the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. The only pet store in Dallas that sells cats and dogs is Petland at Preston Road and Forest Lane.
SMU Breaks Ground On $140M Business School Expansion/Renovation
SMU celebrated the groundbreaking May 6 for a $140 million renovation and expansion of the Cox School of Business.
UP Firefighters Enjoy Taste of Appreciation
Want to show firefighters appreciation? Try serving them lunch from their favorite place, Bubba’s Cooks Country.
Texas Voters Approve Two Modest Property Tax Relief Measures
As the state’s housing market rages, Texas homeowners will get a slight break on their property tax bills after Texas voters overwhelmingly passed a pair of statewide ballot measures Saturday.
Society
Preservation Park Cities Home Tour Makes Big Screen Debut
The homes on this weekend’s Preservation Park Cities home tour made their big-screen debut at a premiere at the Inwood Village Theater May 2.
Artist Launches New Products Benefiting DCAC
Artist Donald Robertson and Barrington Gifts have released a new line of bags and accessories to benefit the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.
Task Force Examines Teacher Turnover Troubles
Highland Park ISD, Dallas ISD educators serve on statewide group
CEO Hopes To Foster Entrepreneurship With Gift To SMU
Cenergistic CEO William Spears made the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU to SMU’s Cox School of Business.
Tributes
Remembering Max Glauben
Max Glauben, who survived the Nazi invasion of his hometown of Warsaw and internment in a death camp before he immigrated to the U.S., moved to Dallas, and became a longtime proponent of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, died April 28 on Holocaust Remembrance Day at 94.
HPISD Dedicates William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center
Highland Park ISD Monday celebrated the dedication of the newly-named William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center.
Which HPISD Trustee Candidate Raised Most by Far?
Highland Park ISD place 4 candidate Tyler Beeson raised nearly double the incumbent in that seat, Jae Ellis, and place 5 candidate Ellen Lee raised more than 20 times her opponent, Spencer Siino, campaign finance reports show.
Changes Coming to HPISD Reading Materials
Leaders plan to ‘phase out’ Units of Study materials selected in 2019
UP City Council Moves Forward on Various Projects
The University Park City Council approved funding resolutions for the cost of design and construction services for the shared Turtle Creek Sanitary Sewer Main with Highland Park.
City Celebrates Curtis Park Upgrades
City of University Park officials this week celebrated the completion of some major upgrades to Curtis Park.