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Girl Scout Earns Gold Award with Little Artists Program
Miranda McParlin began helping out at the University Park Public Library while in elementary school. She knew that she wanted to earn Girl Scouting’s highest honors by continuing her contributions.
Frontiers of Flight Museum Celebrates National Moon Day
The event will take place on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature interactive activities, exclusive exhibitions, and space-themed presentations.
Events
Check out these Four Fun Foodie Events
Tired of the pool and pickleball? There are several great foodie events this week that you won’t want to miss.
Real Talk: Mary Kathryn Reese
Mary Kathryn Reese and her late partner, Jennifer Sherrill, knew they needed career changes after rushing home to adopt their first son, Jarod.
Stone Hosts Youth Camp, Preps for Season
SMU quarterback Preston Stone hosted a youth football camp at Cedar Crest Community Center in Oak Cliff on July 10.
Gray Loneliness: It’s Real
As we age, we begin to experience a lot of losses.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park west of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Wednesday, July 10, Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12, due to a mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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UP Assessing Pond Water Quality After Fish-Kill
University Park is assessing water quality in the ponds at Caruth and Curtis Park after finding more than 100 dead fish.
More Baseball Coming to Burleson Park
University Park will scoot the current field from the northwest to the northeast corner of the park, a changeup that will improve the field’s grading and drainage, and make space for a second field in the park’s southwest corner.
NorthPark Center Kendra Scott to Celebrate Grand Opening
The store will host opening weekend activities, starting July 12 at 9 a.m. Celebrations will continue until Sunday with events such as floral bouquet building, sip and shops, snacks, and DJ appearances.
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Dallas, UP to Negotiate Potential Boundary Adjustment
Members of a Dallas City Council committee were skeptical of University Park’s application to annex Boone Elementary and Northway Christian Church at a June meeting, but still voted to move forward with negotiations.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports July 1-7
A sign swiper, criminal trespasser, and reckless driver appear in this week’s Preston Hollow crime reports.
New Coach Sees Community as Component in Success
A.D. Madise figures that achieving and sustaining football success at Hillcrest will be as much about the adults as the teenagers.
True Forever Homes Need Futureproofing
When his father in-law became confined to an assisted living facility, local real estate developer Robert Bruner had a wake-up call.
HPSA Teams Set for National Tournament
Two teams from Highland Park Soccer Academy have secured spots in the National Presidents Cup this weekend in Wichita, Kansas.
Events
Forget Paris — Young Olympians Can Medal in UP
University Park is hosting a Mini Olympics for athletes ages 5 and up from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at Curtis Park.
Events
Grant Halliburton Foundation Launches Hope Party Season
The Grant Halliburton Foundation will launch its 15th annual Hope Party season with a kickoff event at Simkhai in Highland Park Village from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Comings and Goings
What’s new on the menu this summer? How about craft tacos from Chído Taco Lounge’s second location in Preston Hollow.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 1-7
Thieves, reckless drivers, and an unsteady forklift feature in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.