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University Park Makes List of Wealthiest U.S. Suburbs
University Park made a new list ranking the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. by MoneyLion
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Work to Begin on New Gas Main Under DNT
Construction will wrap up soon on the south side parking lot of the 4300 block of Lovers Lane after about a year of work along the Miracle Mile, but another project will have some traffic impacts in the area
Schools
UP Citizen of the Year Applications Open
Nominations are open for the 2026 University Park Citizen of the Year.
Community
Easter Eggstravaganza at Caruth Park
Brightly colored plastic eggs and young Easter egg hunters filled Caruth Park recently.
Community
University Park Director of Parks and Recreation Retiring
University Park's director of parks and recreation is retiring after five years with the city.
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DART Board Hears From Public on Impact of Withdrawal Elections
The DART board heard from the public about the potential impacts of withdrawal elections in Addison, Highland Park and University Park. Here's what Park Cities residents said.
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SMU, Methodist Conference End Legal Fight
A yearslong legal dispute between SMU and the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church over governance of the university is over.
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Fire Damages Home on Villanova Street
Crews from the University Park Fire Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue and Highland Park Department of Public Safety responded to the blaze in the 3200 block of Villanova Street.
Business
Area Residents Make Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List
"Keeping up with the Joneses" has a different significance when one of your fellow residents is Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 2-7
Package pilferers, reckless drivers and burglars make up the Park Cities Crime Reports this week.
Community
Change on the Menu For Holmes Aquatic Center
Poolgoers in University Park will see change on the menu in the 2026 season at the Holmes Aquatic Center.
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May Municipal Elections Take Shape in the Park Cities
The candidate filing period for municipal races in the Park Cities has passed. The May 2 elections will bring changes to local government, as well as the opportunity to weigh in on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) membership.
Schools
HPISD to Restrict Personal Laptops for Next School Year
Highland Park ISD students will no longer be able to use personal laptops on campus during the school day starting in the 2026-2027 school year to comply wth a new state law.
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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.
Community
Support UP Businesses With Miracle Mile Holiday Passport
Grab your Miracle Mile passport now through Jan. 15 to support local businesses and score holiday discounts and promotions!
Community
Toy Drive Honors Heaven’s 27
This holiday season, spread a little extra holiday cheer by participating in a toy drive to honor the legacies of Heaven's 27.
Community
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Opens
The organization is encouraging individuals, families, and friends to help fulfill the wish lists of more than 35,000 Angels this year.
Schools
UP Elementary Goes “Wild About Reading” With Creature Teacher Visit
University Park Elementary celebrated the success of its annual Read UP fundraiser with a wild assembly in the school’s cafetorium.