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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.
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Friends of UP Public Library Present Check to City Council
The Friends of the University Park Public Library presented a check for $115, 833.90 at the Nov. 4 University Park city council meeting.
Parking Pains
The University Park City Council voted unanimously on March 4 to table a controversial proposal to implement paid parking in most Snider Plaza spaces and on some nearby streets.
UP’s Newest Council Member Aims to Continue City’s Long-Term Success
It’s a bit intimidating, University Park’s newest City Council member Melissa Rieman said, to serve with a group of community leaders who have made such “amazing decisions” in the past.
Champion of UP Parks Hits Her Term Limit
“I wouldn’t want to be on the council I don’t think, anywhere else,” outgoing University Park council member Liz Farley said. “People respond, people are engaged. They love their parks. They love their city. It’s just a really sweet place to be.”
Work On SMU’s New Moody Hall Ready to Get Underway
Construction on the new four-story Frances Anne Moody Hall building is expected to be well underway by the end of the year.
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Storing Stormwater Under Caruth Park Could Reduce Flooding
University Park residents could see some relief from the risk of street flooding around Caruth Park from a proposed solution city leaders hope to implement beginning in May.
Faith
First Unitarian Church of Dallas Getting New Fellowship Hall
The First Unitarian Church of Dallas is clear to do some significant renovations.
University Park Proposes Tax Increase
At its Aug. 6 meeting, University Park city council adopted a maximum proposed tax rate of 25.862 cents per $100 of taxable value.
“Basic Batch” Mural Causes Upset in University Park
"Please note, the owners did not check with the city concerning possible restrictions before they put the murals up," said University Park's communications director.
UP Council Tables Short-Term Rental Vote
In University Park, the number of concerns and complaints regarding short-term rentals has precipitated action.
Miracle Mile Renovations Move Forward
University Park City Council members unanimously approved a rendering for the Miracle Mile shopping area on Lovers Lane.
Short Term Rentals “Not Suitable” for University Park
After years of residents complaining about short-term rentals in their neighborhoods, University Park city council members are expected to vote on an ordinance that prohibits them.
University Park City Council to Mull Redesign for Miracle Mile
University Park city council members are expected to review a revised design concept for improvements along Miracle Mile.
Former University Park Mayor Barbara Hitzelberger Dies
Barbara Hitzelberger-Wooten, the first woman elected to University Park City Council and only woman to serve as the city's mayor, died Aug. 3. She was 93 years old.
University Park Scooter Pilot Not Going Well
According to a report given at the last University Park city council meeting, Lime and Jump scooters have been seen operating outside boundary areas.
The Not-So-Miracle Mile
Public Works director Jacob Speer said the proposed $7.2 million Miracle Mile renovation would address 60-something-year-old deteriorated pipes as well as the pavement – all the way to the base – which is crumbling apart.