Hillcrest Chick-fil-A to Reopen May 1
Chick-fil-A is reopening at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at 6423 Hillcrest Ave., and management says that the restaurant has been transformed to better serve customers.
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Park Cities People
Park Cities Crime Reports April 21-27
Thieves and mischief makers were up to no good in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
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Friends of the UP Public Library Announce Summer Events
Bookworms are invited to stay cool this summer by diving into their next great read — along with the Holmes Aquatic Center pool — while supporting their local library.
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HPISD Gets Belated “A” Overall Rating on 2023 Report Card
The Texas Education Agency has finally released its 2023 letter grades for Texas school districts, and Highland Park ISD has received top marks.
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Early Voting Underway in Election for HPISD Board
Early voting has begun in the Highland Park ISD board of trustees election for places 3, 4, and 5.
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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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May Site Reading
Need more Easter treats? Check out these sweet reads from People Newspapers’ May Site Reading Column.
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Park 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.
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JSB’s Party With a Purpose Shatters Records
On February 1, 2,850 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 25 schools came together for a sold-out celebration at Gilley’s Dallas — marking the largest turnout in JSB history.
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HPISD 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.
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Ellis 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.
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