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UP Mayor, City Manager Give Updates at State of the City Address
City leaders spoke about University Park’s achievements and ongoing capital projects, including stormwater upgrades that they said will require the issuance of city bonds, during the annual State of the City Address on Feb. 13.
Events
Chick Lit Announces Featured Speaker Hoda Kotb
Community Partners of Dallas has announced Hoda Kotb as the featured speaker for the 19th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon.
Community
Music, Art, and the Wisdom of Weiss
Our February issue features an ubertalented multimedia artist and high school film teacher inspiring young photographers and filmmakers
People To Know
Robert Weiss Tells His Stories Through Art, Teaching
Diving into Weiss’ world is an immersive trip worth taking
Rangers Hold Off Bowie to Start Playoffs
Jesuit Dallas continued its late-season surge by withstanding an Arlington Bowie rally for a 61-50 win in its playoff opener on Tuesday.
DART Reps Appeal to HP Town Council for Support
The Council was briefed on DART’s planned efforts for HP, which include construction parking support for large residential projects, nearby Knox-Henderson projects, and for service/employee access and parking to serve Dallas Country Club and Highland Park Village.
In Case You Missed It
SMU Achieves Top Research Activity Status
SMU has reached Research 1 status, the highest research activity designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Feb. 10-16
Criminals were busy breaking into vehicles while also stealing them entirely this week.
For Moms Who Do It All: Custody Isn’t Off the Table
A demanding career does not mean a parent will lose custody.
Five Interior Design Trends for 2025
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and bring it up-to-date.
Teton Village Provides Perfect Position for Powder
It’s an annual debate for Park Cities people each spring break — to ski or sunbathe? That is the question.
HP’s Elahmadi Claims 5A Wrestling Title
Highland Park senior Amin Elahmadi won a Class 5A state wrestling title on Saturday with a dramatic decision in the final of the 215-pound weight class.
Lee Powers HP Lifters at Berkner Meet
Isaiah Lee was the standout during an otherwise strong performance for the Highland Park powerlifting team.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Feb. 10-16
Heartless crooks broke into multiple vehicles and stole from Park Cities homes during the week of Valentine’s Day.
Events
Italian Alps Apres Ski Pops Up at NorthPark Center
ALPINA, named after the iconic Italian Alps landscape, will be open through early spring, showcasing a taste of the après-ski lifestyle right in the heart of Dallas.
Hill Men Love Digging for Dinosaurs
University Park attorney David Hill’s childhood interest in dinosaurs has led to a surviving family tradition of paleontology, archeology, and plenty of together time digging in dirt.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
‘Park Cities People’ gives a cheer for the initiative of a Hockaday student, the excellence of McCulloch Intermediate School, the incoming president of SMU, and the winner of an HPISD art contest.
Hornets, Eagles Make History in Hoops
Greenhill earned the SPC 4A boys basketball title, while ESD took home the trophy in the 3A girls division on Saturday.
Longhorns, Panthers Tie in 13-5A Rematch
W.T. White remained unbeaten in its boys soccer season on Saturday despite being shut out for the first time all year.