Arrest Made in Connection with HPHS Threat
Police made an arrest on Nov. 22 in connection with an online threat to Highland Park High School, HPISD chief of police Mark Rowden wrote in an email message to families.
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Author: Sarah Hodges
HPHS Adds Security Measures due to Threats
An investigation this week by the Highland Park ISD police, in coordination with the University Park and Highland Park police, has found that the threat was not credible, according to emails sent to parents from HPHS Principal Kevin Hunt and HPISD Police Chief Mark Rowden.
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MIS Recognized as School of Distinction
McCulloch Intermediate School was recently recognized as a School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), an honor given to just 17 schools around the country.
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Park Cities Crime Reports Nov. 11-17
Fraudsters, reckless drivers, and car burglars plague the Park Cities in this week’s crime reports.
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Jeanne Skartsiaris Penned Novel One Page at a Time
When Jeanne Skartsiaris started writing ‘The Magdalenes’ more than 20 years ago, she didn’t know how to write a book.
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Dance With These Stars
Gocha Chertkoev and Shorena Gachechiladze have been bringing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ sparkle to Dallas for more than 30 years.
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Bush Center Plans a December Full of Holiday Fun
Holiday events at the George W. Bush Presidential Center include a visit to the replica Oval Office from Santa himself.
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UP City Council to Consider More E-Bike Regs
University Park’s City Council will consider an ordinance that would limit electric bike usage to licensed drivers, require e-bike operators to obtain permits, and impose other safety restrictions on e-bikes during its Nov. 19 meeting at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 3800 University Blvd.
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HPISD Staff to Receive First Bond Benefits in December
HPISD teachers and staff will receive $1,400 stipends next month thanks to the $137.3 million bond passed by voters on Nov. 5.
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Park Cities Crime Reports Nov. 4-10
Cyber criminals created chaos for Park Cities residents in this week’s crime reports.
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UP Public Library Holds Play Area Open House
The library hosted an open house on Nov. 9 for its new Family Place Play Area. The space is equipped with a revolving selection of toys that on Saturday included a dress-up corner, play kitchen, blocks, toy vehicles, and infant toys.
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