Park Cities Online Local News

The Storehouse Community Center Hosts Historic Graduation Ceremony for the Academy Education...

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/31 4:51A Elizabeth Lenart

Ceremony recognizes first group of graduates (11 total) to complete all six levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses The Storehouse Community Center hosted a historic graduation...

Whimsical Woodlands: Where Imagination Grows

HPTX Library 5/30 9:07A

Explore a forest straight out of a pop-up book this summer.

Highland Park Indoor Drumline Brings Home Championship in Its First Year

People Newspapers Schools 5/30 4:00A Sarah Hodges

Last year, Highland Park didn’t have an indoor drumline. This year, its performers brought home a championship.

Thomas Jefferson HS Siblings Head to Midwest Universities

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 10:25A John Anderson

Seniors and siblings D’Erik and Dwayne Nelson are both planning to further their education at colleges in the Midwest after graduation.

Mermaid Out of Water Story Takes Grace Academy Actors to St. Mark’s

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 3:00A William Taylor

Little actors from Grace Academy brought a big show to the Decherd Hall stage at St. Mark’s School of Texas this spring.

‘Stressed Out’ Young Poets Earn ‘Jackpot’ of Praise

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 2:30A William Taylor

Beaches or mountains? The young poet opened with a question — exploring in her verses such themes as forbidden love, opposite attraction, and gender contrasts.

Letter to the Editor: Another Bond Election?

People Newspapers Schools 5/28 4:00A Contributor

When I was getting ready to have repairs done on my college car my grandfather said, “Watch out, you don’t put good money in after bad.” So, I sold my car. It hurt but it saved me from really goofing up.

Congratulations, HPHS Class of 2024

People Newspapers Schools 5/26 5:51A Sarah Hodges

Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.

Town Hall & Library Closure

HPTX Library 5/24 7:12A

Town Hall & Library will be closed Monday, May 27.

Seay Tennis Center to Offer Summer Programs

People Newspapers Schools 5/23 11:36A Sarah Hodges

Young tennis aces can have a smashing good time at HPISD’s Seay Tennis Center this summer.

Bachman Lake Togethers CAN Graduation Celebrates Parent Leaders and Their Preschool Graduates

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/23 5:30A Culver Public Relations

Two generations received recognition at Bachman Lake Togethers annual Community Action Network (CAN) graduation ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of parent leaders and preschool graduates in...

Baby Splash Storytime

HPTX Library 5/22 9:28A

Book it to the pool this summer!

HPISD Staff Recommends Potential 4% Salary Increase in Next School Year

People Newspapers Schools 5/21 11:00A Sarah Hodges

District staff has recommended that HPISD’s board of trustees consider a 2% salary increase for staff in 2024-25, with an additional 2% increase to be paid retroactively if the district passes a bond that frees up additional funds for staff...

Cafeteria Revamps Menu

The Bagpipe Online 5/20 9:30A Augusta McKenzie, Reporter

Two months ago, cafeteria manager Joan Bayes started the process of revamping the menu to help include more diverse options for students. The cafeteria officially started serving the new menu on April 2nd. “We announced the menu changes through...