Park Cities

Update: HPISD Unveils Plans to Build New School in Dallas

By Jon Anderson / February 26, 2016 /

On February 25th the Caruth Hills Homeplace Neighborhood Association held an update meeting on the proposed school to be built on land HPISD acquired from the Northway Christian Church on Northwest Highway across from Sparkman- Hillcrest (talk about the circle of life). The new school is the result of a $361.4 million bond proposal passed…

Want to Represent Your Neighborhood? First, You Have to Get Your Name on Ballot

By Zachary Dickens / January 28, 2015 /

One way to ensure that your property values stay high is to get involved in your community. For example, you could represent your neighborhood on the city council or school board. Of course, you’d have to convince your neighbors that you’re worthy of their votes. But that comes later. First, you need to get on…

Another Controversial Halloween Display, This Time It’s Ebola Quarantine in University Park

By Joanna England / October 23, 2014 /

This homeowner at Emerson and Westchester near Highland Park High School opted for some truly scary Halloween decorations this year, which actually caused some serious questions from neighbors wondering whether the stucco-clad townhome was really under quarantine. Since then, in order to re-assure neighbors, a “Happy Halloween” sign has been hung from the balcony. Of…

Think You’re Safe in the Park Cities? Rape Suspect Accused of Attacking an SMU Student in UP’s Walt Humann Park

By Joanna England / September 16, 2014 /

Is the “bubble” all that safe anymore? University Park Police have released a sketch of a man that is wanted in connection to the rape of an SMU student, according to this report from Channel 5 (KXAS). The attack, which happened at around 11 p.m. Sept. 7 in UP’s Walt Humann Park, was hidden by…

Crime Report: Dallas Police Provide Air Support But Miss Nabbing Burglars in Highland Park

By Zachary Dickens / August 13, 2014 /

We’re hopeful that someday, somehow, the Dallas Police Department will figure out a way to once again share their incident reports with the public. Until then, we bring you this story of a Highland Park crime that briefly involved officers from Dallas. At 5 a.m. on Aug. 5, an alarm sounded from an apartment above…