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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 1-7
Frosty weather didn’t put a chill on criminal activity in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
Community
Collection of Memories Helps Bradfield Mark Centennial Year
Bradfield parent teacher association president Kamela Aboussie was cleaning out junk in the school’s cabinets when she found a treasure.
News
No DART in Highland Park?
Highland Park voters are slated to decide in May whether to continue the town’s membership in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
News
UP Council Honors Snider Plaza Favorite
The University Park city council celebrated a local restaurant and advanced several major infrastructure items during its Dec. 2 meeting, beginning with a proclamation honoring the 30th anniversary of Half Shells.
Community
Support UP Businesses With Miracle Mile Holiday Passport
Grab your Miracle Mile passport now through Jan. 15 to support local businesses and score holiday discounts and promotions!
Community
Toy Drive Honors Heaven’s 27
This holiday season, spread a little extra holiday cheer by participating in a toy drive to honor the legacies of Heaven’s 27.
Sports
HP Volleyball Coach Receives Coach of the Year Honor
The Lady Scots volleyball team is celebrating another big win, and this one belongs to its coach.
Schools
Congratulations National Merit Semifinalists
People Newspapers salutes the 2026 National Merit Semifinalists from schools we cover for achieving a status earned by fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
Sports
HP Athletes to Continue Careers in College Programs
Twenty-two HP seniors were recognized for finalizing their collegiate athletic plans during a National Signing Day ceremony on Nov. 12.
Sports
Rangers Race Past HP in Playoff Shootout
Frisco Lone Star ended Highland Park’s season with a dazzling offensive display on Friday in the Class 5A Division I state quarterfinals.
Sports
Parish Holds Off Lions for TAPPS Crown
Parish Episcopal won an unexpected defensive battle against Plano Prestonwood on Friday in the TAPPS Division I championship game.
Community
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Honors 2026 Debutantes
This holiday season, the DSOL celebrated the 2026 debutantes with a dinner at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
News
Let It Snow!
Santa Claus came to the Town of Highland Park during its annual tree lighting on Dec. 4, and plenty of holiday magic arrived with him.
Schools
Hockaday Teen Turns Pageants Into Purpose
Lily Roberts helps others find ways to serve their communities
Sports
Scots Look to Eliminate Unbeaten Rangers
Highland Park will clash with Frisco Lone Star in a Class 5A Division I quarterfinal showdown on Friday at The Star.
Events
Frozen Jr. Opens Tonight at MIS
Fifth-and sixth-grade theater students will bring the winter magic of Frozen Jr. to the stage at McCulloch Intermediate School from tonight through Dec. 6.
News
University Park Lights Tree, Honors Memory of Children Lost
The community gathered to celebrate the memory of Park Cities children who have been lost during the 26th annual tree lighting at Elena’s Children’s Park on Dec. 2.
Society
Junior Symphony Ball Funds Musical Opportunities
The 68th Annual JSB will bring together more than 2,800 high school students from over 25 area schools
Business
Comings and Goings
The Devonshire Club blends Americana, Asian, and French inspirations, along with a touch of Greek flair.