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UP Lights Up the Sky for Anniversary Celebration
University Park marked its milestone 100th anniversary on April 13 with a community celebration and the city’s first-ever drone show in the night sky over Goar Park.
Read moreUniversity Park Marks Official Date of Its 100th Anniversary
University Park marked the date of its 100th anniversary with the dedication of its Centennial Tree and a preview of April 13’s celebration at Goar and Williams parks, as well as a look at planned improvements to Goar Park.
Read moreLawsuit Alleges Women Were Secretly Filmed in Restrooms
Two women employed by a Highland Park Village boutique have filed a lawsuit against a store security guard and his alleged employer claiming that they were secretly videotaped by the guard while in a private restroom.
Read moreHundreds View Solar Eclipse at SMU
The weather defied forecasts, and clouds cleared for long enough to allow for ample viewing at the school’s watch party. Dallas was the largest city in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime sky show.
Read moreHPISD Community Advisory Committee Recommends Bond
HPISD’s community advisory committee has recommended the Board of Trustees consider a $130 to $140 million bond package to address capital improvement needs and make more funds available for teacher salaries.
Read moreCloudy Skies Don’t Block Eclipse Viewing in the Park Cities
The weather defied forecasts and clouds held off long enough to allow for ample eclipse viewing in Highland and University Park.
Read moreUP Announces Centennial Art and Essay Winners
The winners in University Park’s Centennial art contest include works that highlight the beauty of city parks and bridges, depict life in 1924, and imagine a city of the future, complete with moving streets and water slides.
Read moreParking on Two Blocks of Amherst Street Resident-Only
The University Park City Council temporarily designated the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Amherst Street as resident-only parking to ease congestion during construction in the alley between Lovers Lane and Amherst Street at its April 2 meeting.
Read moreHPISD Trustees Consider New Science Instructional Materials
Teachers have praised the materials for their assessment opportunities, real-world applications, clear blueprint for instruction, and student texts. The board is slated to consider whether to adopt the materials for use in the 2024-25 school year at its April 16 meeting.
Read moreVehicle Drives Through SWEAT Dallas, Injures Two
The Inwood Village gym posted on Instagram that those injured were one member and one trainer.
Read moreCity Leaders Break Ground on Bachman Skate Park
Dallas Park and Recreation Department leaders, supporters, and skating enthusiasts gathered March 28 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the city’s first inground skate park.
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