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2025 Person of the Year: Jacque Ryan Wynne
The queen of the Cattle Baron’s Ball died the day after her 78th birthday on Oct. 18. She has earned the respect of People Newspapers, and we have named her our Person of the Year for 2025.
Business
Grandmother’s Fudge Recipe Is in Good Hands
Top-selling fudge varieties include dark chocolate with sea salt, chocolate dipped peanut butter, and nutty fudge laced with pecans, walnuts, or pistachios.
News
HPISD Board of Trustees Selects Academic Calendar
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees has approved a 2026-2027 Academic Calendar with a first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and a last day on Friday, May 28.
Living
Surviving (and Enjoying) the Holidays – Mom Edition
Let’s be honest — the holidays aren’t for the faint of heart.
News
Santa Claus Journeys Through UP
Santa has hit the streets of University Park, and this year he has a brand new ride.
News
Ding Dong! I’m a Belle
The award-winning Highland Belles drill team has added 36 new members to its 2026-27 line.
Schools
Opening a Successful Restaurant? It’s Not a Piece of Cake
Tired of the same old sushi rolls? The staff at Sakanaboru will make one your way, complete with fresh sauces and locally-sourced ingredients, then use a machine with seven guillotines to slice it while you wait.
News
No DART in Highland Park?
Highland Park voters are slated to decide in May whether to continue the town’s membership in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
News
UP Council Honors Snider Plaza Favorite
The University Park city council celebrated a local restaurant and advanced several major infrastructure items during its Dec. 2 meeting, beginning with a proclamation honoring the 30th anniversary of Half Shells.
News
Let It Snow!
Santa Claus came to the Town of Highland Park during its annual tree lighting on Dec. 4, and plenty of holiday magic arrived with him.
News
UP Council Approves Vehicle Restrictions in Snider Plaza
The University Park city council moved forward with post-construction traffic controls in Snider Plaza during its Nov. 18 meeting
News
Performing in School Is Hard Enough; Try It While Hungry
A few miles away from Highland Park, the wealthiest town in Texas, students come home hungry every day.
Community
Campus Celebrates Centennial With Turfed ‘Brad Field’
Bradfield Elementary School cut the ribbon on its newly turfed field of dreams on Oct. 20, celebrating an upgrade that will be a game changer for students and their community.
Schools
Armstrong Pupils Have Frightfully Fun Pumpkin Spectacular
Students at Armstrong Elementary ended Halloween with much more than full bags of candy.
Home
Don’t Squish That Squash!
Porch pumpkin displays can be stunning, but they lose some of their luster in the glow of Christmas lights.
News
HP Sends Letters About Water Pipes
The Town of Highland Park has sent 1,628 letters to residents as part of an effort to identify and replace water lines that may contain lead or galvanized steel.
In Case You Missed It
Highland Belles Drill Team Announces Honor Squads
Highland Park High School’s award-winning Highland Belles Drill Team has announced the 2025-26 Highland Belles Honor Squads. Belles in the honor squads are recognized for their excellence in dance and high kick.
Community
BSA Troop 1899 Helps International Girls Earn Eagle
Boy Scouts, how far would you go to earn your Eagle Scout rank? How about traveling to Texas from Spain or South Korea?
Community
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
'Park Cities People' salutes a 911 dispatcher who helped deliver a baby, two U.S. Presidential Scholars, and the seventh grader who designed this year's HPISD birthday cards.
Schools
Parkitects Win Urban Land Institute Competition
The task would have been tricky for seasoned urban planners, let alone high school students.