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Pavin: Scheffler ‘Playing Beautiful Golf’
The HP resident and 1995 U.S. Open champion is in the field at the inaugural ClubCorp Classic on the PGA Tour Champions this weekend in Irving. (Read time: 2.7 minutes)
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HPISD Trustees: Begin Adoption Process for Reading, Writing Materials
Nearly a month after a subcommittee of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees recommended doing so, it’s official; the district will ‘phase out’ the Units of Study instructional materials for teaching reading and writing in kindergarten-eighth grade.
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Doris Jacobs Group Joins Douglas Elliman Realty in Dallas
Dallas luxury real estate icon Doris Jacobs, known as ‘the Queen of Beverly Drive” for her high number of sales on the prestigious Highland Park street, and her daughters Teffy Jacobs and Kim Jacobs Calloway are joining Douglas Elliman Realty’s Dallas office.
UP City Council Work Session Focuses on Snider Plaza Design Plans
Now that construction crews are in the final stages of installing new water and wastewater lines in the alleys servicing Snider Plaza, city of University Park staff is gearing up for the design phase of work in the shopping center.
Student Achievements: Run, Play, Draw, Sing
Nine-year-old Bradfield Elementary School fourth-graders Sloane and Taylor Stephens presided at the Feb. 15 Highland Park Town Council meeting as “Mayors for a Day.”
HP Seniors Set College Football Plans
Defensive back George Wright will attend Duke University, while running back Christian Reeves will head to Southwestern University. (Read time: 0.5 minutes)
HPISD Trustee Candidates Appear on Local Podcast
Highland Park ISD place 4 trustee candidates – incumbent Jae Ellis and challenger Tyler Beeson – were recently interviewed on the Bubble Lounge podcast, where they discussed challenges facing the district and why each believes they’re the best candidate for the job.
Rules for Renovation and Remodels in UP
Planning to build a new building or home or doing a significant addition to one in University Park?
New interactive map allows residents, stakeholders room for discussion
The city of Dallas’ Forward Dallas initiative rolled out its Social Pinpoint map, which allows residents to create points of interest or discussion on an interactive map.
Brewing Up Opportunities
Student-run Scottie Joe’s coffee shop opens at Highland Park High School.
New Chili’s Concept Coming Near SMU
A new delivery/to-go Chili’s concept is coming soon near SMU.
Which Locals Made Forbes’ 2022 World’s Richest List?
Residents of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow may notice some familiar faces on Forbes’ new ranking of the world’s richest people.
UP Taking Citizen of the Year Nominations
The city of University Park is accepting applications for the 2022 Citizen of the Year.
Parking Could Get Pricier At Dallas Love Field
Parking rates at Dallas Love Field could be raised as garages fill and air travel continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to information presented at a Dallas City Council briefing.
Texas Schools Won’t Lose Funds For Pandemic Attendance Drops
In Texas, schools are funded based on the number of students enrolled and the daily attendance on campus.
Committee Makes Reading Curriculum Recommendation
A subcommittee of the Highland Park ISD board of trustees Thursday recommended ‘phasing out’ the Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study curriculum for teaching reading and writing in kindergarten-eighth grade.
(Read time: 4.1 minutes)
Zoes Kitchen Snider Plaza Location Closed
The Zoes Kitchen location in Snider Plaza is closed after more than 13 years.
Society
TACA Silver Cup Luncheon Details Announced
TACA – (The Arts Community Alliance) is gearing up for the 44th annual TACA Silver Cup Awards Luncheon.
Crime
HP Doctor in Forest Park Medical Case Released From Prison
Highland Park anesthesiologist Richard Toussaint, co-founder of the now-defunct Forest Park Medical Center, has obtained an early release from prison.