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Creating Effective Parenting Plans for the New Year
A well-thought-out parenting plan can help create a smooth co-parenting dynamic while ensuring children’s well-being remains the priority.
Events
Community Partners Hosts The Grateful Table
The second annual appreciation dinner celebrated its affinity group, The Circle, with a fireside chat with Carl Sewell and his son.
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HP Cheerleaders Win National Championship Title
Highland Park High School’s junior varsity cheerleaders brought home a first place win at the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Dallas from Jan. 24-26.
Events
Author Erin Merryn Named North Star Luncheon Speaker
The nonprofit organization, Family Compass, announced that author, speaker, and child abuse advocate Erin Merryn will be the guest speaker at its 7th Annual North Star Luncheon.
President Carter Remembered for SMU Visit, Humanitarianism
Leaders at SMU joined the chorus of tributes to the 39th president as the nation mourned the passing of the United States’ longest living chief executive.
UP City Council Upgrades Outdated Equipment
University Park’s city council voted to replace aging street and fire department equipment during a Jan. 21 meeting.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Jan. 20–26
Motor vehicle thefts rose this week, with one resulting in a lengthy police chase and four arrests.
Comings and Goings
Aroma360 | Galleria Dallas. The company backed by Shark Tank’s Daymond John offers a variety of scent diffusers, candles, reed diffusers, room sprays, and other products to transform homes and businesses.
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Designer-Realtor Duo Champion Home Preservation
Photographs documenting an ugly duckling transformation guided by Hillary Littlejohn left many guests surprised the “before” photos came from the same home they were touring.
Tourney Showcases Growth for HP Archery
The annual Highland Park Archery Scholarship Tournament drew more than 700 archers from 38 high-school and middle-school campuses.
WTW Hoops Coach Reaches Career Milestone
W.T. White boys basketball coach Patrick Washington earned his 500th career win on Friday when the Longhorns cruised past Thomas Jefferson.
Late Rally Lifts HP Girls Over Wakeland
Thanks to a second-half comeback, Highland Park surged past Frisco Wakeland on Friday and remained in contention for a District 12-5A title.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 20-26
Greedy thieves, mail marauders, and reckless roadsters wreak havoc in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Chick-fil-A on Hillcrest to Close for Remodel
The Chick-fil-A at 6423 Hillcrest Ave. will close at 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 for a renovation that is expected to take three to four months.
Site Readings
February Site Reading
The holidays may be behind us, but People Newspapers readers can look forward to some more treats in our February Site Reading Column.
Events
CPD Chick Lit Luncheon Announces Event Line Up
Community Partners of Dallas will host its 19th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon on Friday, March 28, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas.
Park Cities Sends Support to Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
“It’s like a Chick-fil-A drive through,” Ellen Kershaw said of the traffic in the alley behind her house. “It’s non-stop.”
No Fluoride, No Problem
Park Cities residents don’t need to rush out for Waterpiks if President Donald Trump removes fluoride from drinking water.
Huang Leads Blue Wave at District Meet
Highland Park finished third in the team standings for both boys and girls at the District 9-5A swimming meet on Friday in Frisco.