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UP 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.
Read morePark Cities to Celebrate the Total Eclipse
Eyes will be on the sky in the Park Cities on April 8 during Dallas’ once-in-320-years total solar eclipse. Eclipse-viewing events are scheduled at SMU, HPISD schools, and Highland Park’s Fairfax Park.
Read moreFire at Vacant Northwest Dallas Church Destroys Building
No injuries have been reported from a structure fire at vacant Iglesia Adventista Church near Love Field around 1:18 p.m. March 26 and the cause remains undetermined.
Read moreNew Orleans Inspired Restaurant to Open in Snider Plaza
Jack & Harry’s, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and bar, will open at 6844 Snider Plaza on Friday, March 29.
Read moreFire in 3500 Block of Normandy Extinguished; Block Remains Temporarily Closed
Highland Park police sent an alert at 2:59 p.m. on March 26 asking residents to avoid the 3500 block of Normandy to preserve space for emergency personnel responding to a structural fire in the area.
Read moreUP 7-Eleven Sells Lucky $5M Lottery Ticket
The winner opted to remain anonymous, according to a March 25 Texas Lottery press release.
Read moreBachman Skate Park to Break Ground March 28
The facility, also the city’s first large-scale, professionally designed skateboarding space, will be 45,600 square feet.
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