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The city of University Park recently approved extending a parking program allowing Snider Plaza employees from Daniel Avenue to Rosedale Avenue access to the Hilltop Plaza parking garage for six months or until construction begins on street and sidewalk work in the shopping center.
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University Park’s Parks and Recreation Department recently celebrated the dedication of a bronze statue depicting a shepherdess with a lamb and dog created by artist Barvo Walker in Barns Park.
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The fiscal year 2024 budget and tax rate recently approved by the University Park City Council marks a nearly 4% decrease in the property tax rate from last year and a 7.4% higher total budget than last year.
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The University Park City Council recently approved a zoning ordinance that includes a concept plan for existing streets and sidewalks in Snider Plaza with some amendments and incorporated a property at 3420 Rankin Ave., which is intended to be used as a parking lot, into Snider Plaza in a 3-2 vote.
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The University Park City Council May 16 adopted a collection development policy for the University Park Public Library.
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Incumbent Jaynie Schultz and Candy Evans will be on the May 6 ballot for District 11.
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Incumbent Gay Donnell Willis and Priscilla Shacklett will be on the ballot for the District 13 City Council race May 6.
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Tobin E. Maples will come to the town from Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, where he currently serves as city manager.
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The University Park City Council April 4 approved continuing a program that allows businesses in Snider Plaza to use up to 100 city-leased spaces in the Hilltop Plaza garage.
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The University Park City Council March 21 approved a $472,563 contract with Whirlix Design to replace the playground equipment at Curtis Park.
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The city of University Park is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary in April 2024. First, though, the city council had to appoint members to a centennial celebration legacy advisory group and planning group.
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