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UP Gathers Input on Potential New Library Spaces
The University Park Public Library is planning to make changes, and city leaders want to hear what the community thinks.
Oncor Expansion Creates Northaven Trail Diversion
Users will encounter a detour as the substation increases capacity for rising electricity demands on transmission lines.
Announcements
City of Dallas Launches Search for Police and Fire Chiefs
City Manager Kimberly Tolbert will stagger and concurrently run both processes to fill both positions by early Spring.
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All Hands on Deck at Armstrong Auction
Armstrong Elementary parents, students, and staff members charted a course for success during the school’s annual auction on Nov. 8.
Historic Houses and Contemporary Art: Embrace the Love
As an artist, I was particularly interested in the topic of last fall’s Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon: Living with Art.
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Lady Scots Earn Draw Against Wakeland
Highland Park remained unbeaten in District 12-5A after a hard-fought 3-3 draw against defending Class 5A state champion Frisco Wakeland.
A Grand for Grant: Rangers Topple Rams
Jesuit Dallas senior Michael Grant reached an individual milestone while the Rangers reached the 20-win plateau with a 64-58 win over Richardson Berkner.
Surging WTW Remains Unbeaten in 13-5A
W.T. White continued its host start in District 13-5A girls soccer with a convincing 5-1 win over Thomas Jefferson on Saturday at Loos Stadium.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Motor vehicle thefts and stolen property topped this week’s crimes.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 28-Feb. 2
Mischief makers, poor drivers, and thieves were up to no good in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
Events
Interior Design Pop-Up to Benefit Dwell With Dignity
Shoppers can find home decor items created by leading designers, showrooms, and retailers featuring significant discounts.
HP Powerlifters Flex Muscles at Opener
Highland Park showed its strength with multiple gold medals at the first meet of the boys powerlifting season on Friday at Richardson Pearce.
Hillcrest Grapplers Win District Medals
Hillcrest won the boys team title at the District 7-5A wrestling tournament on Saturday at Loos Field House, with the girls finishing second.
UP Elementary Celebrates 100 Days of Learning
Kindergartners at University Park Elementary grew up fast during their first 100 days of school based on the canes and glasses they brought to campus on Jan. 31.
But with age came wisdom. And for the kindergartners, that called for a 100th Day of School celebration designed to reinforce key math concepts they’ve studied this year.
Society
STAR Program Relocates to Serve More Adults
The impact of enabling smooth transitions from school to the real world will be doubled with the new location.
Girl Scouts Make the Season Bright for Family Gateway
Boone Elementary second-and fourth-grade Girl Scouts brought some cheer to children in need.
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Owner of Cox Mansion Site Withdraws Zoning Application
The billionaire owner of the site of the demolished Cox mansion has withdrawn his application to amend Highland Park’s zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a new home that would exceed the property’s maximum allowed height, the town announced in a Jan. 30 email.
UP Makes List of Fast-Growing, Wealthy Suburbs
University Park has been named one of the 30 fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in America by GoBankingRates, a website often cited for its best banks ratings.
Confidence Grows, So Does Production for Versatile HP Guard
For Jacob Ariyo, three years’ worth of varsity basketball has been about steady progress, from gaining confidence to expanding roles to — a priority for any player — that elusive first in-game dunk.
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HPHS Senior Catches Fish of a Lifetime
Highland Park High School senior Dylan Sorrells is still several months from graduation, but the young angler has already made a once-in-a-lifetime catch.