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Park Cities Celebrate National Night Out
More than 20 years ago, Highland Park resident Pat Snoots hosted the town’s first National Night Out in her yard and driveway.
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Could Snider Plaza Property Owners Pay for Employee Parking?
The city of University Park plans to approach property owners in Snider Plaza about the creation of a Public Improvement District to fund employee parking.
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HP Calls For May Election on DART Membership
The star issue of the lively and impassioned Nov. 4 Highland Park town council meeting was a proposed ordinance ordering an election to be held on May 2, 2026 to determine whether the Town of Highland Park should withdraw its membership in the DART system.
Community
Boo Day Scares Up Frights, Along With a Lot of Fun
Young superheroes, witches, unicorns, and even a ninja or two had a spooky good time on Oct. 11 during the first-ever Boo Day at the Moody Family YMCA.
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Highlander Band Closes Outstanding Season
The Highlander Band completed its marching season on Nov. 1 with a fifth-place finish in the area competition, coming just a fraction of a point shy of qualifying for the State Marching Band Contest.
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Best Baked Goods in Town Are in Your Teen’s Cafeteria
The Park Cities boasts a cornucopia of high-quality baked goods. But one yeasted product rises above all others: the rolls at Highland Park ISD’s middle and high schools.
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HPISD Reports on Bond Projects, Progress
Highland Park ISD has freed up an additional $2.65 million annually that can be spent on teacher and staff salaries thanks to the passage of November’s bond.
Living
Beyond Numbers: Retirement Mapping Can Transform Your Future
Process takes into account more than the wallet by including such matters as health, independence, meaning, and purpose
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HPISD Recognizes Students, Principals
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees recognized the district’s National Merit Semifinalists, outstanding high school musicians, and campus leaders during its Oct. 21 meeting.
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HPISD Teachers Don’t Need Wands to Work Their Magic
We just had one day to spend at Disneyland, and our young daughters had their hearts set on meeting the princesses in person.
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UP Residents Thank City, Ask for Safety Improvements
Residents thanked University Park for its support, and asked the city to do more to protect renters and ensure the safety of children crossing Hillcrest Avenue at the city council’s Oct. 7 meeting.
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UP Projects, Staff Members Recognized
Outstanding University Park improvement projects and efforts by city staffers have earned accolades from the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Community
Homecoming: More Than a Dance?
Martha Jackson: When I was in high school, homecoming was simple.
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Park Cities Residents Celebrate National Night Out
Park Cities neighbors connected with each other and local first responders on Oct. 7 during National Night Out.
Events
HPHS Theater Presents ‘Pippin’
Highland Park High School theater students will transport audiences to a world of glory and adventure during their production of 'Pippin' from Oct. 16 to 19 in Highland Park High School's Palmer Auditorium. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, and 18, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 19.
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HP, Pro Bookworms Agree: Your Library Remains Excellent
The Highland Park Library has applied for and received an Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award every year since the award’s inception in 2005.
Schools
After Graduation the Show Can Go on for HPISD Art Fans
After a graduating senior takes their final bow in Palmer Auditorium, the curtain doesn’t have to go down on their family’s support of the arts in Highland Park ISD.
Community
HP to Hold Virtual Community Conversations
The Town of Highland Park will hold virtual Community Conversations on Oct. 14 and Oct. 30 to gain resident input on the community goals and priorities.
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Own a Piece of the Mushroom House
The mushroom house may be cooked, but there’s still time to forage for treasures within and outside its walls.
HPISD Zooms Ahead With Summer Bond Projects
It’s halftime for projects funded by Highland Park ISD’s 2024 bond, and the district is off to a promising start.