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UP Animal Lover Helps Rooster Strut His Stuff at Family Ranch
A University Park animal lover gave a chicken a new place to roost after hearing that it was stuck mid-road on Asbury Street.
University Park’s First Congregation Welcomes Those in Need of a Place
University Park’s oldest congregation met for the first time in 1899 at Temple Emanu-El because no churches would welcome its members in their buildings. The congregation has since made it a mission to open its doors to others in need of a place.
How UP Almost Became Part of Dallas
Dallas’ vision for the future included creating a system of parks, erecting a new city hall and auditorium, and stretching its streets and boulevards far north of the city. But that wasn’t going to be possible unless Preston Hollow, University Park, and Highland Park joined with it, becoming part of Dallas.
Authors, Scholars Inspired by Neighborhood Full of History
Though many are unaware, the two oldest houses in University Park sit in the bucolic historic 3400 block of University Boulevard.
Cude Family Cherishes Friends, Family in University Park
They’ve seen neighbors come and go, along with Snider Plaza’s spudnuts and the chicken salad sandwiches at Ralph’s Fine Foods. But members of the Cude family, who have lived in University Park for four generations, say that the heart of the community hasn’t changed at all.
Ahead of Its Time: The Accidental, Enviable Design of University Park
If you live in University Park, odds are you’re within an easy walk of at least one park and some neighborhood shopping.
1920s-era Fire Engine/Pumper Returned to University Park
A chance encounter at a conference for firefighters prompted a 1925 American LaFrance fire engine/pumper’s return to the city of University Park in 2021.
UP All Night: 423 Burgers, 660 Doughnuts, 15 Gallons of Coffee
Typically, sleeping at school will get you in trouble. But the University Park Preschool Association has turned it into an annual tradition.
UP Firefighters Enjoy Taste of Appreciation
Want to show firefighters appreciation? Try serving them lunch from their favorite place, Bubba’s Cooks Country.
Camps
Forgoing the Easier Hike, Scouts Enjoy Adventure of a Lifetime
I had the pleasure of taking part in June 2021 as 10 crew members and two advisors (scoutmasters) from University Park’s Boy Scout Troop 70 formed crew 622-U-02 at Philmont Scout Ranch, a premier BSA high adventure destination in New Mexico.
Park Cities Parks Get Upgrades
Improvements include Williams playground, John Roach track, Fairfax tennis courts.
Crime
Legacy of Advocacy Continues
Chris Murzin’s friends and family are continuing his legacy of advocating for people with disabilities.
Who Let The Dogs Swim?
At University Park’s Holmes Aquatic Center, swimming season isn’t over until wet dogs shake.
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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Quick Responses Create ‘Chain of Survival’
Less than 8% of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital survive.
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The Floral Frog is Hopping into Homes
University Park mom of four, Sarah Jaudes, has blossomed into a floral entrepreneur.
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Fun Fashion Finds: Berkley Clothing
University Park’s Loren Heller had trouble finding maternity activewear leggings while pregnant with her daughter, Leighton, so she and friend Hillary Cullum started their Berkley line in 2020.
40th Anniversary
‘Park Cities People’ Reflects on Past Parade Coverage
One of the most anticipated events in Highland Park and University Park every year is the Fourth of July parade with its high-spirited tinseled floats and abundant supply of patriotic hues.
February Blizzard Not Forgotten in July
A year after its COVID-19 cancellation, the Rotary Club of Park Cities Fourth of July Parade will return in all of its patriotic glory plus a wintery mix.