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“Soaping” Prank Makes Mess for City of UP
Pranksters poured dish soap into the Shaddock Park fountain at the corner of Lovers Lane and Preston Road the weekend of March 8, causing a clean-up headache for the city of University Park.
Embrace Adventure Sailing in the British Virgin Islands
With their sparkling turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and easy access from Dallas/Ft. Worth, the British Virgin Islands are a must visit.
Don’t Hesitate to Experiment with Patterns
You don’t have to be a professional designer to appreciate the difference that the right wallpaper pattern or patterned rug makes in a room.
Make the Most of Summer Without the Custody Confusion
Summer brings a welcome break from routine, but for divorced or divorcing parents, it can also create scheduling challenges.
Events
TWU Hosts Dallas Leadership Luncheon
Texas Woman’s University recognized Nicole Small as the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award recipient.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 3-9
Five drivers failed to follow one of the golden rules of the road in last week’s Park Cities crime reports by failing to leave information after hitting another vehicle.
UP Elementary Students Share Talents During Fourth Grade Showcase
Looking for Talent? Turn off the TV and check out the fourth graders at University Park Elementary School.
SMU Researchers Create Cheaper, Longer Lasting Batteries
Lithium-sulfur batteries are cheaper, lighter, more powerful, and more sustainable than the lithium-ion batteries used to power cellphones, tablets, and electric vehicles. So why aren’t we using lithium-sulfur batteries instead?
Knights Roll to TAPPS Boys Soccer Title
The Covenant School earned a TAPPS Division III state title with a dominating 5-1 win over Houston St. Thomas on Friday in Round Rock.
DCAC’s Mahjong for a Mission Raises Record-Breaking Funds
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s fifth annual event on Feb. 8 raised more than $90,000 to provide vital support for abused children.
In Case You Missed It
St. Michael’s Shatters Goal in Record Capital Campaign
The Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church has raised more than $76 million from parishioners to revitalize and expand church facilities in the largest capital campaign ever undertaken by an Episcopal Church in the United States.
House of the Month: 3600 Centenary
Welcome to 3600 Centenary, a stunning University Park home, set on a 0.601-acre double, corner lot.
Ursuline Nets Three-Peat in TAPPS Soccer
The dynasty continued for the Bears with a 2-0 win over Houston St. Agnes in the Division I championship game on Wednesday in Round Rock.
How Parish Built a Boys Basketball Powerhouse, One Believer at a Time
With the clock winding down and the game already in hand, Ahmad Ajami clasped his head in his hands and took a deep breath.
Brain Balance: Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health Event
A live conversation on the impact of nutrition on mental and emotional health with Dr. Jacques Jospitre, Board Certified Psychiatrist and founder of SohoMD, an integrative psychiatry practice.
In Case You Missed It
Paid Parking in Snider Plaza Tabled for Continued Study
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.
Former Hockaday Students Teach Next Generation of Dance
Ellie Nerenberg has been a part of “Hockadance” for all four years of high school but this year is different.
Blog
Before it was a Month, it was a Week
National Women’s History Alliance announces 2025 theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”
Remarkable Women
Mom Sought Better Campus For Twice-Exceptional Son
Kristen Dauphinais teamed up with two experts on educating neurodiverse students, and together they founded The Sage School of Dallas.
Scotland Yard Tournament on Deck for HP
Top high school baseball programs from across the state will come to the Park Cities this week as part of the annual Scotland Yard Classic tournament.