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Rachel Snyder

Rachel Snyder

Managing Editor

Rachel Snyder, managing editor at People Newspapers, first joined the staff in 2019. She's covered everything from Dallas and University Park municipal government to business. Rachel began her journalism career at the daily newspaper The Express Star in Chickasha, Okla. She went on to work for the daily Duncan Banner in Duncan, Okla. the weekly Sand Springs Leader, and WFAA-TV in Dallas. She’s a fan of puns and community journalism, not necessarily in that order.

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News

Mosquito Season Brings Spraying — But Cities Aim to Protect Pollinators

Local officials say they work to minimize mosquito control impacts on other insects
Business

Comings and Goings

What local businesses are coming and going in the month of July
News

Utility Work Underway on Fitzhugh Avenue Ahead of Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction

Fitzhugh Avenue from just west of the Katy Trail to Oak Lawn Avenue narrows to one lane during working hours
Community

Classic Cars Feature at Preservation Park Cities Car Show

Classic cars were on show at Burleson Park for the 10th-annual Park Cities Car Show
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports June 22-28 

An extreme egging, burglars and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for June 22-28
Food

New Sushi Restaurant Coming to Ex-Tulum Space

A sushi restaurant will soon open in the former Tulum space in the Shops of Highland Park
Schools

2026 Blanket Award Winners Go Forth to Serve

HPHS award winners tallied a combined 672 hours of community service
News

Jury Reaches Verdict in Bill Hutchinson Civil Trial

A Dallas jury reached a verdict Thursday in a civil lawsuit by three women who allege prominent developer Bill Hutchinson sexually assaulted them
News

Jury Deliberating in Bill Hutchinson Civil Trial Over Sexual Assault Allegations

The jury is deliberating in a civil lawsuit by three women who allege prominent developer Bill Hutchinson sexually assaulted them.
Community

Parade To Honor Flood Victims, U.S.’ 250th Anniversary

The parade will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary through its theme — America 250 — and philanthropic efforts.
Community

Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal Reflects on Navy Career

The retired U.S. Navy admiral called on Americans to “stand proudly” for the values the country represents
Community

Northway Reps Make Concessions on Zoning Case

Neighbors say new concessions have addressed some concerns about Northway Christian Church’s plans to host the Compass School of Texas, but other issues remain
News

Bachendorf’s Coming to Knox Street

Bachendorf's, a longtime, family-owned designer jewelry and timepiece retailer, will open in the Knox Street neighborhood
Community

UP Pool To Host World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Swimmers-in-training in University Park will try again this week to make a splash into the record books
News

Highland Park Transit Service Garners New Riders

Hundreds of rides were completed within three weeks of the launch of the new transit program, Highland Park On-Demand
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports June 15-21

A sham sheriff, vehicle burglaries, and more plagued the Park Cities Crime Reports for June 15-21
News

The Londoner Pub Temporarily Closes Amid Reports of World Cup Crowds

The Londoner Pub in Mockingbird Station was temporarily ordered to close Wednesday
Schools

HPISD Trustees OK 2026-2027 Proposed Budget

The Highland Park ISD board of trustees greenlit the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year
Community

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Gowns on Display

Gowns worn by this year's La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas duchesses are on view at the University Park Public Library
Schools

Student Entrepreneurs Pitch Business Ideas

Seventy-five professionals helped put on the Shark Tank-inspired competition, either by working with students or as judges.
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