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A viral social media post ignited concern after three pit bulls were seen being forcefully shoved into cramped cages in ...
08/18/2025

A viral social media post ignited concern after three pit bulls were seen being forcefully shoved into cramped cages in the bed of a pickup truck outside Dallas Animal Services (DAS) on Aug. 11. Witnesses outside the shelter described the scene as alarming.

https://www.peoplenewspapers.com/2025/08/18/concerns-over-pit-bull-adoptions-spark-community-outcry-welfare-investigation/ totherescue

A viral social media post has ignited concern after three pit bulls seen being forcefully shoved into cramped crates in the bed of a pickup truck outside Dallas Animal Services (DAS) on Aug. 11.

Highland Park ISD girls athletic director and coach Susan Bailey was recently recognized for her commitment to HPISD sch...
08/17/2025

Highland Park ISD girls athletic director and coach Susan Bailey was recently recognized for her commitment to HPISD schools and passion for making a difference in the classroom and community.

Highland Park ISD girls athletic director and coach Susan Bailey was recently recognized for her commitment to HPISD schools and passion for making a difference in the classroom and community.

The offseason for the Highland Park volleyball team has focused as much off the court as on it, with players and coaches...
08/16/2025

The offseason for the Highland Park volleyball team has focused as much off the court as on it, with players and coaches using their brains in addition to their arms and legs.

The offseason for the Highland Park volleyball team has focused as much off the court as on it, with players and coaches using their brains in addition to their arms and legs.

Park Cities residents have long known that their school district is the state’s best, and now they have the marks to pro...
08/15/2025

Park Cities residents have long known that their school district is the state’s best, and now they have the marks to prove it.

Park Cities residents have long known that their school district is the state’s best, and now they have the marks to prove it.

Students at all Highland Park ISD schools were greeted by signs, balloons, and celebration the morning of Aug. 13.
08/14/2025

Students at all Highland Park ISD schools were greeted by signs, balloons, and celebration the morning of Aug. 13.


Principal Debbie Burt was on hand as were fellow teachers and staff to welcome students to Hyer Elementary School during the first official day of classes of the new school year.

The Community Pet Wellness & Support program directly supports responsible pet ownership by reducing barriers to care, p...
08/14/2025

The Community Pet Wellness & Support program directly supports responsible pet ownership by reducing barriers to care, preventing unnecessary pet surrenders, and decreasing the number of stray animals through proactive veterinary services.

The Community Pet Wellness & Support program supports responsible pet ownership by reducing barriers to care, preventing unnecessary pet surrenders, and decreasing the number of stray animals through proactive veterinary services.

Siblings Charlotte, Walker, and Olivia Norwood raised almost $1,300 for flood relief efforts at their little lemonade st...
08/13/2025

Siblings Charlotte, Walker, and Olivia Norwood raised almost $1,300 for flood relief efforts at their little lemonade stand last weekend, and they’re not done helping yet.

Siblings Charlotte, Walker, and Olivia Norwood raised almost $1,300 for flood relief efforts at their little lemonade stand last weekend, and they’re not done helping yet.

Patrons enjoyed iced coffee and breakfast bites while browsing dozens of classic cars from Texas Collector Car Storage a...
08/13/2025

Patrons enjoyed iced coffee and breakfast bites while browsing dozens of classic cars from Texas Collector Car Storage and Club on Aug. 2.

Patrons enjoyed iced coffee and breakfast bites while browsing dozens of classic cars from Texas Collector Car Storage and Club on Aug. 2.

According to a Dallas community survey, police service is one of the top priorities for the Dallas residents along with ...
08/12/2025

According to a Dallas community survey, police service is one of the top priorities for the Dallas residents along with street and infrastructure improvements, traffic management, housing, and social services.

Biennial budgets for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27, focused on Investing in Priority Programs and People, were released by Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert on Aug. 8.

Most families are fortunate to see one debate state championship, but the wins are becoming a tradition for David Coale ...
08/12/2025

Most families are fortunate to see one debate state championship, but the wins are becoming a tradition for David Coale and his son, Camden.

Most families are fortunate to see one debate state championship, but the wins are becoming a tradition for David Coale and his son, Camden.

Calling all soccer enthusiasts! The countdown to the World Cup has begun, and FIFA is giving fans to not just watch it b...
08/12/2025

Calling all soccer enthusiasts! The countdown to the World Cup has begun, and FIFA is giving fans to not just watch it but live it. Today the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer program was launched. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.

Calling all soccer enthusiasts! The countdown to the World Cup has begun, and FIFA is giving fans to not just watch it but live it.

The Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction Project, planned to begin next year, would replace a dangerous Highland Park dam with...
08/12/2025

The Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction Project, planned to begin next year, would replace a dangerous Highland Park dam with one which in the event of failure shouldn’t result in loss of life.

The Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction Project, planned to begin next year, would replace a dangerous Highland Park dam with one which in the event of failure shouldn’t result in loss of life.

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Park Cities People is the source for community news and events in Highland Park and University Park.United by their support for the excellent schools of Highland Park ISD, the people of Highland Park and University Park treasure their small towns in the heart of Dallas. Stately old mansions and a host of new construction set among spectacular tree-lined streets make the beauty of the Park Cities and Turtle Creek a sight to behold. Simultaneously sophisticated and down-home, these neighborhoods are a true oasis amidst the hubbub of the big city.