All Stories by Rachel Snyder
Schools
HPISD Trustees OK 2026-2027 Tax Rate
The HPISD board of trustees approved the district's 2026-2027 tax rate
Schools
HPISD Heads Back to School
Bagpipes, balloons, smiling teachers, and friends new and old greeted HPISD students as they started the year
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 10-16
A pricey pool pilfering, vehicle thieves, and more plagued the Park Cities Crime Reports from Aug. 10 - 16
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Residents Hear $5.66B FY 2027 Budget Proposal
A recent North Dallas town hall meeting focused on Dallas' $5.66B FY 2026-2027 budget proposal
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Memorial Service Announced for Missing SMU Professor
A memorial service is set for attorney and SMU professor Charles Hosch about 10 months after he went missing
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HPUMC ‘Completely Blindsided’ by Lawsuit, Pastor Says
Highland Park United Methodist Church senior minister Rev. Matt Tuggle said the church was "completely blindsided" by news of a lawsuit brought by a regional governing body of the United Methodist Church
Schools
New Dallas ISD, HPISD A-F Accountability Ratings
Here's how Park Cities and Preston Hollow public schools fared in the 2025-2026 TEA A-F Accountability ratings and how the ratings compare to those from 2024-2025
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Melshire Estates Zoning Change OK’d By Dallas City Council
A zoning change for a controversial development in the Melshire Estates neighborhood was approved by the Dallas City Council
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Council Member Responds to Call For Delay on Zoning Cases
District 13 Dallas City Council member Gay Donnell Willis pushed back on calls by a newly formed coalition of North Dallas neighborhoods to pause movement on three contentious zoning cases
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Dan Hunt Kicks Youth Sports Into the Next Generation
The FC Dallas President discussed the 2026 FIFA World Cup during a Fireside Chat with Compass students.
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Highland Park United Methodist Church Sued By Regional Conference
The Horizon Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church says it's filed suit against HPUMC over changes to the church's governing documents
General
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 3 – 9
A smash-and-grab burglar, porch pirates and more plagued the Park Cities Crime Reports for Aug. 3-9
Schools
Beloved Armstrong Garden Teacher Retires After 10+ Years
A new garden teacher will help ensure Armstrong Elementary students continue to reap the program’s benefits
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Proposed Preston, Douglas Improvements Focus of Meeting
Intersection and traffic signal improvements on Douglas Avenue and Preston Road were on the agenda at an Aug. 6 meeting
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Study Explores M-Line Trolley Extension to Knox Street
A possible extension of the M-Line trolley to the Knox-Henderson area is being studied
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Preston-Royal Rezoning OK’d by City Plan Commission
A contentious rezoning case at Preston Road and Royal Lane was greenlit by the Dallas City Plan Commission
Crime
Officer Fired Gun At Robbery Suspect in North Dallas, No Injuries Reported, Police Say
Police say no injuries were reported in an officer-involved shooting in the 5900 block of Williamstown Road in North Dallas Thursday
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Dallas Recreation Centers Closed Friday
Dallas recreation centers will be closed Aug. 7 for a required city furlough day
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North Dallas Neighbors Call for Pause on Projects
A group of North Dallas neighbors called on Dallas City Council member Gay Donnell Willis to pause movement on some contentions projects, and threatened to initiate a recall effort