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‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
‘Park Cities People’ gives a cheer for University Park Elementary’s outstanding school librarian, and the Friends of the University Park Public Library’s volunteers of the year.
F1 Team Tackles Questions From MAPS Students
There are only 10 Formula 1 teams in the world, and on Oct. 16 one of them made a pit stop at Highland Park High School.
Charges Filed in Nov. 22 Fatal Crash
A man accused of fleeing the scene after a multi-vehicle, fatality accident at the intersection of Preston Road and Lovers Lane on Nov. 22 faces two felony charges of collision involving injury or death, according to University Park officials.
Intersection of Preston and Lovers Closed Friday Evening Due to Fatality Accident
The intersection of Preston Road and Lovers Lane was closed at about 9:50 p.m. on Nov. 22 due to an investigation of a multi-vehicle, fatality accident, according to a news release from the city of University Park.
Panthers Hold Off Prestonwood to Advance
Sawyer Anderson passed for 439 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers held off Plano Prestonwood 61-55 in a TAPPS Division I quarterfinal on Friday.
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Defense Pushes Scots Into Third Round
While its high-powered offense was slow to get started, the Highland Park defense provided the spark during Friday’s playoff win over Frisco Wakeland.
Philanthropy
Sadelle’s Holiday Boxes Help Families in Need
Sadelle’s is selling a Holiday Box that includes enough food for four-to-six people, but will help feed thousands.
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Arrest Made in Connection with HPHS Threat
Police made an arrest on Nov. 22 in connection with an online threat to Highland Park High School, HPISD chief of police Mark Rowden wrote in an email message to families.
Events
Furry Friends, Custom Pet Houses Await Adoption
Adoption counselors will be on hand to help families choose the right animals for their specific lifestyle
Scots, Wolverines Meet Again in Playoffs
Familiarity might not be a factor when Highland Park and Frisco Wakeland meet on Friday in a Class 5A Division I area-round playoff game.
WT White Students Come Through in a Pinch
It was only days before their first game, and the fifth-grade flag football team didn’t have a coach for the Semones Family YMCA league.
Society
TACA New Works Fund Honors Underrepresented Artists
Cara Mía Theatre, Soul Rep Theatre, Undermain Theatre, Teatro Dallas, and Pegasus Media Project will each receive a share of the $125,000 distribution.
Comings and Goings
NorthPark Center, Highland Park Village, Preston Center, and the Galleria have welcomed new stores ready for the holiday shopper.
HPHS Adds Security Measures due to Threats
An investigation this week by the Highland Park ISD police, in coordination with the University Park and Highland Park police, has found that the threat was not credible, according to emails sent to parents from HPHS Principal Kevin Hunt and HPISD Police Chief Mark Rowden.
Students Raise Dough With Donuts for Angel Tree
Wesley Prep second-graders found a fun way to bring awareness, contributions, and budgeting lessons to help out during the holiday season.
MIS Recognized as School of Distinction
McCulloch Intermediate School was recently recognized as a School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), an honor given to just 17 schools around the country.
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Hockaday Students Give Shelter Dogs A Voice
Personal biographies posted outside animals’ enclosures ensure their journeys are no longer obscure to the passersby