News
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 28-Feb. 2
Mischief makers, poor drivers, and thieves were up to no good in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
Read moreUP Elementary Celebrates 100 Days of Learning
Kindergartners at University Park Elementary grew up fast during their first 100 days of school based on the canes and glasses they brought to campus on Jan. 31.
But with age came wisdom. And for the kindergartners, that called for a 100th Day of School celebration designed to reinforce key math concepts they’ve studied this year.
Read moreSTAR Program Relocates to Serve More Adults
The impact of enabling smooth transitions from school to the real world will be doubled with the new location.
Read moreOwner of Cox Mansion Site Withdraws Zoning Application
The billionaire owner of the site of the demolished Cox mansion has withdrawn his application to amend Highland Park’s zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a new home that would exceed the property’s maximum allowed height, the town announced in a Jan. 30 email.
Read moreUP Makes List of Fast-Growing, Wealthy Suburbs
University Park has been named one of the 30 fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in America by GoBankingRates, a website often cited for its best banks ratings.
Read moreHPHS Senior Catches Fish of a Lifetime
Highland Park High School senior Dylan Sorrells is still several months from graduation, but the young angler has already made a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Read moreHP Cheerleaders Win National Championship Title
Highland Park High School’s junior varsity cheerleaders brought home a first place win at the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Dallas from Jan. 24-26.
Read moreUP City Council Upgrades Outdated Equipment
University Park’s city council voted to replace aging street and fire department equipment during a Jan. 21 meeting.
Read morePreston Hollow Crime Reports Jan. 20–26
Motor vehicle thefts rose this week, with one resulting in a lengthy police chase and four arrests.
Read morePark Cities Crime Reports Jan. 20-26
Greedy thieves, mail marauders, and reckless roadsters wreak havoc in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Read moreChick-fil-A on Hillcrest to Close for Remodel
The Chick-fil-A at 6423 Hillcrest Ave. will close at 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 for a renovation that is expected to take three to four months.
Read more