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University Park Begins Second Phase of Snider Plaza Work
University Park has closed the 6600 block of Snider Plaza between Daniel Avenue and Rosedale Avenue to vehicle traffic to continue construction work in the shopping area.
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Rutledge Shows Elite Potential at Olympic Trials
The 20 seconds he spent running in the lane next to Noah Lyles at the U.S. Olympic Trials hardly gave John Rutledge enough time to think about the bigger picture.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park will ground spray for mosquitos overnight on Wednesday, July 24, Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26.
Events
Dallas CASA Hosts Parade of Playhouses Closing Party
Dallas CASA held a closing party for its 29th annual Parade of Playhouses at Breadwinners, NorthPark Center.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports July 15-21
Thieves, burglars, and reckless drivers make mischief in this week’s Preston Hollow crime reports.
Signage Changes Could Give UP Second-Floor Businesses a Leg Up
University Park’s City Council voted July 23 to allow more second-floor businesses to install signs in a move that could give their sales a boost.
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HP to Consider Resolution Supporting Cities Seeking DART Funding Changes
The Highland Park Town Council has asked staff to draft a resolution supporting cities that have requested Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) reconsider the formula it uses to collect revenue.
Seeing Red
Amid a tangle of metal wires, blindingly vibrant lights, and 2000s club music blaring from speakers, find the creations of high school artists from across North Texas.
Preston Hollow Patriotically Parties for the Fourth
Preston Hollow residents celebrated with their neighborhoods the morning of July 4 to kick off Independence Day.
Society
TWF Announces New Board Members
The Texas Women’s Foundation has announced that Carrie Freeman Parsons, Chair of the Board at Freeman Company, will serve a second year as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Events
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Hosts Fashion Notes Kick-Off Party
Amidst delicately glamorous dresses and a selection of wine and treats, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) celebrated the Fashion Notes fashion show and luncheon at the Kick-Off party at Caitlin Wilson Home Décor and Design.
Events
18th Annual A Writer’s Garden Speakers Revealed at Announcement Party
Guest speakers at November’s 18th annual A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon were revealed at an announcement party this summer.
Camp Crafty Hosts Art Parties, Summer Camp
Lilly Watson aims to make the arts and crafts experience one that’s just a phone call away.
Smooth Moves
With Texas recognized at No. 2 (behind Florida) for wealthy new residents, business in the luxury moving business is on the rise.
Events
Blast Off! Frontiers of Flight Moon Day Soars to Success
More than 1,000 people attended the 16th Annual Moon Day celebration at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 15-21
Park Cities’ jails may have been crowded this week due to more than a half-dozen arrests in University Park and one in Highland Park.
Site Readings
August Site Reading
Check out our August issue to see whether your patriotic party made our July 4th photo spread! Then keep the fun going by catching up on our recent online content, featured in our August Site Readings.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
‘Park Cities People’ recognizes a local author, UP’s Citizen of the Year, a retiring city employee, and a leading voice in international sports in our August Applauds.
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The Fencing Is Down, and It’s Time for Fun at Lakeside Park
Improvements are complete, the fencing is down, and Lakeside Park has officially reopened to the public for the first time in two years.
Events
John “Lucky” Luckadoo Tells of Bloody 100th Bomb Group
John “Lucky” Luckadoo shared stories of his time in the Bloody 100th Bomb Group during an After Hours conversation at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum.