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Dallas Veterinary Clinic
DVC is the only practice in Texas with our elite set of accreditations.
KHAITE to Open New Location in Highland Park Village
With its distinctive color, shape, and texture twists on apparel staples, luxury brand KHAITE will be opening in Highland Park Village this fall.
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Hockaday Grad Named Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Recent alumna Jaden Thomas is the first from The Hockaday School to receive this honor.
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Chris Murzin Foundation Bridges the Gap Between Tech and Law Enforcement
It took a police detective months to identify the car whose occupant shot and killed Chris Murzin in 2021. But with the right software, the search could have been done in a day.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park west of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, due to a mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
House of the Month: 3817 Colgate Ave.
Welcome to this completely updated and remodeled home in the heart of University Park on a highly coveted block, within walking distance to Hyer Elementary.
House of the Month: 3840 Villanova Drive
Nestled in the heart of University Park, this custom, 5,920-square-foot all stone home with Ludowici tile roof sits on a corner lot, offering an ideal blend of elegance and comfort.
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Gilbert Aims to Bring Stability to HPISD Athletics
After overseeing his fourth Highland Park High School graduation ceremony, Jeremy Gilbert returned to campus to clean out the principal’s office. But he didn’t have to move far.
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Alex Bell Named 2024 Citizen of the Year
Alex Bell, who has served University Park through nonprofits and as a member of several city committees, was recently selected as 2024 Citizen of the Year.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports June 24-30
Unwelcome guests, car burglars, and license plate looters appear in this week’s crime reports.
Greenhill Senior Has Gold Medal Aspirations in Fencing
Taylor Chon will never be a ninja turtle or a jedi knight, but the swordsmanship of his mythical childhood heroes has become a real-life passion.
Jake Allyn Helps Celebrate, Preserve Cowboy Culture
He was raised in Dallas, but actor and filmmaker Jake Allyn has always been enamored with life away from the big city — from working ranches to dusty prairies.
Temps and the Aquatic Center’s Hours Are Both Going Up
University Park residents can cool down with an extra hour of evening swim time at the Holmes Aquatic Center in July.
Escape the Texas Summer Heat in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Elkhart Lake is an idyllic town great for late summer getaways.
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day in Klyde Warren Park
The city of Dallas celebrated Independence Day early on June 29 with food, fireworks, and live music in Klyde Warren Park.
Girls’ Wellness Initiative Addresses Needs Near and Far
While nibbling on bite-sized pastries, shoppers roamed a room ornately decorated with pastel colors and gold accents — a pink Versailles, if you will.
Tasty July Fourth: Cupcakes Provide All-American Finale
‘Tis the season for hometown parades, backyard picnics, ice cold lemonade, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and everything red, white, and blue.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports June 24-30
The vices of vanity, greed and carelessness feature in this week’s crime reports.
UP Jail Inmate Dies After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Jose Gonzales, a 52-year-old man from Dallas, was pronounced dead at 4:18 a.m. Monday at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, according to a University Park news release.
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Probable Coyote Attacks Reported on Several HP Cats
The attacks are the first coyote-pet encounters reported in the town of Highland Park for several years.