Park Cities

Crime Report: Home, But Not Alone

By Zachary Dickens / July 31, 2014 /

You know that shocked look Macaulay Culkin had on his face when he realized he was home alone? We imagine the victim in this week’s featured crime had a similar expression when he realized the opposite. At 6:30 a.m. on July 23, a resident of the 3500 block of Crescent Avenue woke up and discovered…

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Guys With Guns: Is There a Hostage Situation Going On in Highland Park? Sort of.

By Candy Evans / July 23, 2014 /

Anyone wondering what is going on over at 6715 Golf with all the combat-looking ATF-type guys roaming around? Is there a Hostage Situation underway? Sort of. The good guys at Booth Brothers Custom Homes have turned over the keys to the ATF for some hostage rescue training on a home they are about to tear down.…

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Crime Report: Will You (Not) Take a Check? Also: Have Your Cake and Get it Thrown at Your Garage, Too

By Zachary Dickens / July 15, 2014 /

Our crime report has been on hiatus because the Dallas Police Department has been trying to upgrade its online database. Until they get the kinks worked out, we’re limited to telling you about residential crimes in the Park Cities. At 10 a.m. on July 7, a resident of the 4500 block of Lorraine Avenue reported…

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Overcrowding in Highland Park Schools Caused by Single Family Home & Rental Home Growth

By Candy Evans / May 13, 2014 /

Over the last ten years, Highland Park Independent School System has seen a 14% increase in enrollment. Dr. Dawson Orr, Superintendent of the Highland Park Independent School System, recently sent out an announcement to the mayors, councilmembers and city managers of Dallas, Highland Park and University Park explaining the drivers of HPISD enrollment. What are they?…

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Live in the Park Cities (DISD) for $535,000 WITH POOL: Lot or Pied a Tere?

By Candy Evans / May 1, 2014 /

This charming little angel belongs to Dallas philanthropist, socialite and blogger Tanya Foster and her hubby, Pete. They bought a 60 by 160 foot lot at 7526 Colgate, near Boedecker, thinking of building a dream house. “We are about to be empty nesters and were trying to “forecast” what we needed,” says Tanya. “Turns out,…

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