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Plushie Project Prompts Connections
Horns the candy-loving dragon and Snoopy, a monster with big orange ears who rolls instead of walks, only used to exist on paper.
Scots Ground Eagles in Championship Game
Highland Park pulled away late for an 8-4 win over defending champion ESD on Sunday for the ninth title in program history.
Hockaday Extends Title Run in Lacrosse
The Daisies earned their record fifth consecutive state title on Sunday in Austin with a 20-8 win over The Woodlands.
Marcus Eliminates Rangers in Third Game
Jesuit Dallas rallied but fell short in a thrilling Game 3 on Saturday against Flower Mound Marcus, which ended the baseball season for the Rangers.
Sweet Treats for a Sweeter Cause Returned May 10
The little lemonade stand with lofty goals was back on May 10 at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road.
Longtime Director of Information Services Retires
University Park’s Director of Information Services Dale Harwell has retired after more than a decade of dedicated service to the city.
HPHS Dads Club Brightens Day With Burgers
The Highland Park High School Dads Club served up about 250 Goff’s burgers, chips, and drinks on April 25 during its spring staff appreciation lunch.
Scots Look to Defend Home Turf at State
Highland Park is not only the top seed at this weekend’s THSLL state tournament, but it will have a home-field advantage, too.
Sports and Entrepreneurship
Ed Chao introduced himself to Highland Park students in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Program as a “bootstrap entrepreneur.”
HP’s Muenker, Collard Set for Regionals
Highland Park’s top boys doubles tandem is heading to the Class 5A Region II tennis tournament.
Edgemere Invites Seniors to “Discover How to Move with Ease”
Preparing for a move to senior living can be emotional and overwhelming.
Society
Mad Hatters Luncheon Celebrates Spring in the South
Mad Hatter’s chair Sara Friedman, Women’s Council president Therese Rourk, and honorary chair Cindy Feld welcomed over 540 dedicated volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and underwriters to the 37th Mad Hatter’s Luncheon themed Celebrating Spring in the South on April 20, 2025.
Class of 2025: Embracing Your Next Chapter of Life
Graduation may feel like a finish line — but it’s just the starting block.
What Does National Institutes of Health Funding Mean to You?
The exhilaration of scientific discovery never gets old.
Bears, Knights Claim TAPPS Golf Trophies
Ursuline prevailed in challenging weather conditions to keep its TAPPS golf dynasty intact on Tuesday.
Simmons, HP Earn Medals at State Tourney
The Scots tied for the runner-up spot in the team standings after the final round of the 5A state tournament was cancelled due to rain.
Events
‘Resolution’ Immersive Film Coming to HP Digitarium
The award-winning immersive film ‘Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul’ will have its first Dallas screening in the Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium at Highland Park High School on Thursday, May 8.
A Sweet (Tart, and Chocolatey) Gift For Mom
In 1907, Anna M. Jarvis began a campaign for a national day to honor mothers.
How Graham Harvey Connected with His Character
In the middle of filming ‘The Last Rodeo,’ one of Graham Harvey’s cousins was injured in a car accident.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 28-May 4
Springtime weather may have been at its best, but criminals did their worst in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.