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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 24-30
Thieves were up to no good in the Park Cities crime reports. This week’s favorite targets were vehicles, both two-and four-wheeled.
Events
HP CultureFest to Showcase Neighborhood’s Heritages
The community is invited to experience the sights, tastes, and sounds of neighborhood families’ cultural heritages from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, during HP CultureFest at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
It’s Bunny Season!
University Park residents hopped into spring on March 29 with candy and crafts in Snider Plaza.
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.
Freedom From Limits and Nuts in Cookie Decor Course
Normal rules don’t apply when you’re on spring break, or when you’re dealing with frosting.
Jesuit, HP Boys Keep Rolling in Playoffs
Jesuit scored twice in just over two minutes during overtime, fueling a 2-0 win over Byron Nelson in a Class 6A Division II regional semifinal.
Red Oak Ends Playoff Run for Lady Scots
By almost all statistical measures, Highland Park dominated Red Oak in their Class 5A Division I Region II semifinal clash on Friday.
Scots Hold Off Torrey Pines in Lacrosse
After a two-week break in the regular-season lacrosse schedule, Highland Park defended its home turf against another prominent out-of-state opponent.
Downtown Store’s Fate Prompts Neiman Marcus Reminiscing
Recent area hubbub and lamenting over the passing of the venerable downtown Neiman Marcus flagship store and its chic, sleek Zodiac Room restaurant has prompted me to reflect upon the local icon and my personal connection to it.
In Case You Missed It
Across The Block On Main Street
The Christmas window displays at 1618 Main Street dazzled crowds for decades
Wherever, Whenever: Joiner Can Play Anywhere on the Field
Highland Park softball coach Michael Pullen doesn’t always know where he’s going to put Kate Joiner in the field — he just knows he has to put her somewhere.
Events
Dallas CASA, CAPCO to Host Child Abuse Prevention Event
Downtown Dallas buildings will be lit blue the evening of April 4 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Hornets Complete Championship Season on Hardwood
Joey Sims emphatically states that Dillon Watt and Jaxson Thompson form the “best backcourt in the state.”
Lady Scots Earn Another Playoff Shutout
The Highland Park girls rolled on with a 4-0 thrashing of McKinney North in the Class 5A Division I area round on Wednesday.
Araiza Boosts Jesuit, WTW Advances Again
Clyde Araiza scored with less than two minutes remaining in the game to lift Jesuit Dallas to a thrilling 3-2 playoff win over Denton Guyer.
News
Voters to Decide on City Council in Upcoming Election
District 13 incumbent Gay Donnell Willis is being challenged by real estate professional Diane W. Benjamin
Camps
Two Friends Extend Love of Dance Beyond the Studio
From the moment Chloe Kim and Valentina Boltchi first crisscrossed their pointe shoe ribbons, the pair shared an indelible love of dance.
Camps
Young Athletes Learn About More Than One Kind of Goal
Sports camps — summer or otherwise —don’t play out only on the court and in the dining hall — at least not when adults like Victor Olivera get involved.
Richardson, Longhorns Pummel Hillcrest
Audrey Richardson hit two home runs as W.T. White remained unbeaten in District 13-5A with a 13-0 shutout of rival Hillcrest on Tuesday.
Events
Candy, Crafts Coming to Snider Plaza on Saturday
The city of University Park hopes to put a spring in residents’ step with a free crafting event in Snider Plaza from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29.