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UP Council Tables Short-Term Rental Vote

August 7, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments city council, ordinance, short term rentals, University Park, university park airbnd, University Park City Council, university park rentals, vacation rentals

In University Park, the number of concerns and complaints regarding short-term rentals has precipitated action.

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Miracle Mile Renovations Move Forward

August 7, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 1 Comment city council, construction, huitt-zollars, lovers lane, Miracle Mile, Renovations, shopping, street constructions, street repairs, University Park, University Park City Council

University Park City Council members unanimously approved a rendering for the Miracle Mile shopping area on Lovers Lane.

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Crime Report: July 29 – August 4

August 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Dallas, Highland Park, Highland Park Department of Public Safety, Highland Park Village, University Park, University Park Police Department

Reported at 7:30 a.m. on July 31: Twenty pieces of lumber – out of a 60-piece delivery – were stolen from a construction site at the 3600 block of Lindenwood Avenue between July 30 and 7:29 a.m. July 31.

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Short Term Rentals “Not Suitable” for University Park

August 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments air bnb, City of University Park, ordinance, short term rentals, University Park, University Park City Council

After years of residents complaining about short-term rentals in their neighborhoods, University Park city council members are expected to vote on an ordinance that prohibits them.

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University Park City Council to Mull Redesign for Miracle Mile

August 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments construction, lovers lane, lovers lane construction, lovers lane renovation, Miracle Mile, University Park, University Park City Council, work session

University Park city council members are expected to review a revised design concept for improvements along Miracle Mile.

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University Park Scooter Pilot Not Going Well

August 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments Bird, campus scooters, dallas scooters, Lime, scooter ordinance, Scooters, SMU, smu scooters, souther methodist university, University Park, University Park City Council, university park scooters

According to a report given at the last University Park city council meeting, Lime and Jump scooters have been seen operating outside boundary areas.

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University Park’s STEAM Station Blends Learning and Fun

August 1, 2019November 15, 2019 Jaxx Artz 0 Comments Dallas, dallas steam activities, dallas stem activities, education, La Fiesta, La Fiesta de la Seis Banderas, library, STEAM, STEM, University Park, university park activities for children, University Park Library, University Park Public Library, university park steam, university park stem

The interactive STEAM cart is packed with MagnaTiles, TinkerToys, Keva Planks, Zoobs, and Squigz to aid in childhood education and development.

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Crime Reports July 22 – 28

July 29, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Dallas, Highland Park, Highland Park Department of Public Safety, Highland Park Village, NorthPark Center, preston hollow, University Park, University Park Police Department

SKULDUGGERY OF THE WEEK: SLEEPY THIEF Sometimes, you’ve got to have the best for your bedtime routine: On July 25,

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Beat The Heat With July Restaurant Specials

July 18, 2019November 15, 2019 Jaxx Artz 0 Comments 77 Degrees, Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, Blatt Beer and Table, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Dallas, downtown, eatzi's market & bakery, Eno’s Pizza Tavern, jalisco norte, Knife, Knox-Henderson, Liberty Burger, Oak Lawn, Oishii, Otto’s Coffee & Fine Foods, Park Cities, Preston Hollow Village, Restuarant, SMU, the biscuit bar, trulucks, Uchibā, University Park, Upside West Village, Uptown, Yumi

Our food roundup this month includes the best way to cool down with limited-edition ice cream specials, a spicy menu to bring life to your lunches, and the opening of a rooftop bar to serve as a getaway on steamy summer nights.

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Crime Reports July 8 – 14

July 16, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments arrested, Crime, Dallas, Dallas Police Department, Highland Park, Highland Park Department of Public Safety, Inwood Village, NorthPark Center, preston hollow, University Park, University Park Police Department

a postal worker noticed a change of address that looked suspicious in the 3500 block of Drexel Drive and after checking with the homeowners concluded that it was fraudulent and the “new address” was to an abandoned house.

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Man Who Robbed 74-Year-Old Woman in University Park Arrested

July 12, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments aggravated robbery, Crime, Dallas, Dallas Police Department, Shondrick Chambers, Snider Plaza, Theft, Tom Thumb, University Park, University Park Police Department

Dallas police arrested 42-year-old Shondrick Chambers on July 9 while committing other aggravated robberies in Dallas