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HPISD Approves 4% Pay Raise in Next School Year
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees approved a 4% pay raise for teachers in the 2025-26 school year during its April 22 meeting.
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Hot Dallas data includes tracking urban heat islands, the Prop U deadline, a police training plan, and the upcoming election.
Read morePark Cities Crime Reports April 14-20
The Easter Bunny wasn’t the only one bouncing around the Park Cities in this week’s crime reports.
Read moreDallas Names New Police, Fire-Rescue Chiefs
Dallas officials have named Daniel Comeaux the next Dallas Police Chief and Justin Ball the next Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue.
Read moreHPISD Cannot Regain State Soccer Title, Trustees Say
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees has “turned over every stone,” but has found no grounds to challenge the forfeiture of the Class 5A Division II boys soccer title, board members wrote in a Friday afternoon email.
Read moreEllis Departs HPISD Board, Stays Committed to Community
Outgoing Highland Park ISD board of trustees member Jae Ellis responded in writing to questions from People Newspapers about his achievements as a board member, decision not to run again, and future plans.
Read moreHP Recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators
Highland Park thanked its “unseen first responders” — the public safety telecommunicators providing crucial assistance to residents in times of crisis — during an April 15 town council meeting.
Read moreHPISD Board Talks Bond, Teacher Salaries
While students enjoy their summer holiday, Highland Park ISD plans to get to work on projects funded by its $137.3 million bond.
Read moreCaruth Park Playground Reels in Area Small Fry
Even before the official ribbon cutting, the new Caruth Park playground began making a splash with local playgoers.
Read morePreston Hollow Crime Reports April 8-13
Theft of property, damage of property, and assault topped this week’s crime reports.
Read morePark Cities Crime Reports April 7-13
It was a rough week to be either a tree or the owner of a GMC Sierra in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
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