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Lagree Fitness Studio, TIGHT, Sets University Park Opening Date
TIGHT is the first studio in Dallas to offer the newest M3X Megaformer developed by Sebastian Lagree.
Ohlenburg Named Assistant Principal at McCulloch
After starting her career in the Katy Independent School District, Ohlenburg came to Highland Park ISD in 2007 as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher at Armstrong Elementary.
Crime
Crime Reports August 5 – 11
A resident in the 3800 block of Lovers Lane confronted a landscape worker caught taking a package off the front porch at 5:35 p.m. Aug. 9 and The worker returned the items - or so it seemed. Upon later examination, the resident noticed that one item was still missing.
University Park Fire Department Awarded Prestigious Recognition
The TFCA Best Practices program provides a pathway for a fire department to push its service to a level of excellence that is validated by independent experts.
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.
Crime
Crime Report: July 29 – August 4
Reported at 7:30 a.m. on July 31: Twenty pieces of lumber - out of a 60-piece delivery - were stolen from a construction site at the 3600 block of Lindenwood Avenue between July 30 and 7:29 a.m. July 31.
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.
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.
STEAM
University Park’s STEAM Station Blends Learning and Fun
The interactive STEAM cart is packed with MagnaTiles, TinkerToys, Keva Planks, Zoobs, and Squigz to aid in childhood education and development.
Out and About
Beat The Heat With July Restaurant Specials
Our food roundup this month includes the best way to cool down with limited-edition ice cream specials, a spicy menu to bring life to your lunches, and the opening of a rooftop bar to serve as a getaway on steamy summer nights.
Crime
Crime Reports July 8 – 14
a postal worker noticed a change of address that looked suspicious in the 3500 block of Drexel Drive and after checking with the homeowners concluded that it was fraudulent and the "new address" was to an abandoned house.
Crime
Man Accused in Robbery of 74-Year-Old UP Woman Arrested
Dallas police arrested 42-year-old Shondrick Chambers on July 9 while committing other aggravated robberies in Dallas
Crime
Crime Reports June 24 – 30
Reported at 11:46 a.m. June 28: An identity thief on June 20 used a MasterCard belonging to a woman who lives in the 4600 block of Lorraine Avenue to purchase a $1,499 musical instrument online from a store called ZZounds. The crooked musician picked up the package on June 25 from a FedEx store on Preston Road.
July Fourth
Of U.S. Flags and Pecan Trees
Thank you to Douglas Scott and others who submitted photos for last year’s Fourth of July Parade Memories special section. Readers can still find that multipage look at the parade’s history here.
Out and About
New Menus, Restaurants Offer A Taste of Summer
From a birthday celebration featuring one of New York City's menus to the reopening of a Dallas favorite, here are Dallas' favorites places to eat.