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No Cause Found for Pond Fish-Kill

People Newspapers News 7/26 8:45A Sarah Hodges

The reason behind a fish-kill in the ponds at Caruth and Curtis Park remains a mystery after tests of pond water failed to pinpoint a cause.

Preservation Park Cities Awards Two Scholarships to 2024 Grads

People Newspapers Schools 7/26 8:19A Sarah Hodges

Preservation Park Cities has presented 2024 Highland Park High School graduates Elizabeth Irvine and Sadie Smythe each with $2,000 scholarships gifted through the Highland Park Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Preservation Park Cities Endowment...

University Park to Fog for Mosquitos from July 26 to 29

People Newspapers News 7/26 5:03A Sarah Hodges

University Park plans to fog for mosquitos between July 26 and 29.

Signage Changes Could Give UP Second-Floor Businesses a Leg Up

People Newspapers News 7/24 9:41A Sarah Hodges

University Park’s City Council voted July 23 to allow more second-floor businesses to install signs in a move that could give their sales a boost.

HP to Consider Resolution Supporting Cities Seeking DART Funding Changes

People Newspapers News 7/24 9:24A Sarah Hodges

The Highland Park Town Council has asked staff to draft a resolution supporting cities that have requested Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) reconsider the formula it uses to collect revenue.

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Seeing Red

People Newspapers Schools 7/24 3:00A Aadhya Yanamadala

Amid a tangle of metal wires, blindingly vibrant lights, and 2000s club music blaring from speakers, find the creations of high school artists from across North Texas.

TWF Announces New Board Members

People Newspapers News 7/23 10:36A Lucy Van Meir

The Texas Women’s Foundation has announced that Carrie Freeman Parsons, Chair of the Board at Freeman Company, will serve a second year as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Hosts Fashion Notes Kick-Off Party

People Newspapers News 7/23 6:05A Aadhya Yanamadala

Amidst delicately glamorous dresses and a selection of wine and treats, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) celebrated the Fashion Notes fashion show and luncheon at the Kick-Off party at Caitlin Wilson Home Décor and Design.

18th Annual A Writer’s Garden Speakers Revealed at Announcement Party

People Newspapers News 7/23 5:35A Lucy Van Meir

Guest speakers at November's 18th annual A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon were revealed at an announcement party this summer.

The Fencing Is Down, and It’s Time for Fun at Lakeside Park

People Newspapers News 7/22 2:30A Sarah Hodges

Improvements are complete, the fencing is down, and Lakeside Park has officially reopened to the public for the first time in two years.

50-Year HPDPS Veteran Larry Gentry Dies at 82

People Newspapers News 7/19 9:10A Sarah Hodges

Larry Gentry, a dedicated public servant and 50-year veteran of the Highland Park Department of Public Safety, died on July 11 at age 82.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center's Emergency Department Wins National Award

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 7/17 1:00A Angel Biasatti

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Emergency Department was among 94 nationwide and only three in Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the 2024 Lantern Award, an accolade granted by the Emergency Nurses...