Park Cities
Out & About: Compass School of Texas Rock the Runway
The Compass School of Texas celebrated Texas Independence Day with an evening of country music, barbecue, and an auction at the JSX Hangar.
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Out & About: DMA Art Ball
Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld chaired the “MOMENTUM”-themed event.
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University Park’s First Congregation Welcomes Those in Need of a Place
University Park’s oldest congregation met for the first time in 1899 at Temple Emanu-El because no churches would welcome its members in their buildings. The congregation has since made it a mission to open its doors to others in need of a place.
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Dancer and Longtime Teacher Bill Atkinson Dies at 94
A memorial mass and celebration of life for Atkinson will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Rd.
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Out & About: JLD Milestones Luncheon
Supporters gathered to hear a discussion between “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts and emcee and WFAA anchor Cynthia Izaguirre.
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Foxtrot Closes All Locations
The specialty grocer and cafe announced the closure on April 23 which includes four in Dallas — Snider Plaza, Uptown, Knox-Henderson, and Greenville Avenue.
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UP Staff to Hold Meeting on Snider Plaza Construction
An in-person meeting will be held in City Council chambers at 3800 University Blvd. at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. A virtual meeting will be held via webinar at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. The same information will be presented at both meetings, and staff will answer questions from attendees.
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HP Athletes Select College Destinations
Highland Park has a lengthy history of producing college-ready pitchers and shortstops, and both are part of this year’s class of signees.
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Park Cities Crime Reports April 15-21
Mayhem makers in this week’s Park Cities crime reports include carjackers, sneaky thieves and bumbling burglars.
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Could Paid Parking Ease Snider Plaza’s Parking Woes?
The Snider Plaza Employee Parking Task Force has suggested that paid parking could be a solution to the plaza’s parking crunch. It will meet with business owners, property owners and residents to gain feedback before making a final recommendation to the UP city council.
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How UP Almost Became Part of Dallas
Dallas’ vision for the future included creating a system of parks, erecting a new city hall and auditorium, and stretching its streets and boulevards far north of the city. But that wasn’t going to be possible unless Preston Hollow, University Park, and Highland Park joined with it, becoming part of Dallas.
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