Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
Police and mall security were still searching for the gunman late Friday. He is described as black, 5-foot-9 and possibly in his mid-20s. He was wearing a neon green shirt and blue jean shorts. Anyone with information may call police at 214-671-3584.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bill Seay's primary goal as he begins his term as Highland Park mayor could be as difficult as it is paradoxical. REX C. CURRY/Special ContributorFormer Highland Park Mayor Bill White (left) swore in Bill Seay, who took office on Tuesday. Three new members also joined the Town Council this week. "Our biggest issue in the short term is to accomplish these changes and not have a lot of change," he said.The...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
While CityArtCal promotes area artists, Ms. Culbertson reaches out to students with a $5,000 scholarship program at Highland Park High. Five awards were presented the first year, and the top two students had their work featured in the 2007 engagement book. Three awards will be granted this year. The recipients will be announced at the senior awards ceremony May 29.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
The ordinance is similar to one approved in January in University Park. That city's ordinance requires all new homes, as well as homes that undergo major additions, to have fire sprinklers. It goes into effect Aug. 1, while Highland Park’s requirement begins Oct. 1.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
Highland Park Department of Public Safety Assistant Chief Rick Pyle, the town's fire marshal, said systems are estimated to cost $1.25 to $2 per square foot, or up to $12,000 for the average sized home in Highland Park. He said the town has other requirements that add to a home’s cost but improve safety, such as requiring electrical wiring to be run through metal conduit.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
Police said they followed him to Woodall Rodgers Freeway, where the man got out of his car and allegedly put his right hand behind his back as if he was reaching for a gun. That's when officers fired a total of six shots.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
"I am deeply grateful to the community for supporting the bond issue and for investing in the maintenance of the historical schoolhouses that have served the students of HPISD for many decades," Superintendent Dr. Cathy Bryce said.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Highland Park Department of Public Safety Assistant Chief Rick Pyle, the town's fire marshal, said systems are estimated to cost $1.25 to $2 per square foot, or up to $12,000 for the average-size home in Highland Park. He said the town has other requirements that add to a home's cost but improve safety, such as requiring electrical wiring to be run through a metal conduit.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Highland Park Department of Public Safety Assistant Chief Rick Pyle, the town's fire marshal, said systems are estimated to cost $1.25 to $2 per square foot, or up to $12,000 for the average sized home in Highland Park. He said the town has other requirements that add to a home’s cost but improve safety, such as requiring electrical wiring to be run through metal conduit.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Chris Murzin proudly refers to himself as Jack's dad and, as Jack's dad, has decided to make a sacrifice. This summer, the University Park father of three will shave his head to draw attention to the plight of his 8-year-old son, Jack, who must use a wheelchair.Mr. Murzin, a member of the University Park citizen committee, is on the front line of a crusade to create a barrier-free park addition for...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
Donald Andrew Bess faces a capital murder charge in the death of Angela Samota, police said. Ms. Samota, 20, was found sexually assaulted and stabbed more than 20 times in her East Dallas condominium in October 1984, police said.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 05/05/2008
Angela Samota's sorority sisters never lost hope that police would find the man who killed the vivacious 20-year-old Southern Methodist University student more than two decades ago.They waited and they prayed. They scoured the Internet in search of news updates on the brutal 1984 slaying. They called Dallas police to check in.The calls apparently paid off, prompting Dallas police to take another look...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
R. Gerald Turner is no novice when it comes to handling academic and social controversy. JIM MAHONEY/DMN With the George W. Bush Presidential Library set to come to Southern Methodist University, SMU President R. Gerald Turner's focus turns to raising hundreds of millions more dollars and strengthening academics. At the University of Mississippi, as one of the youngest college presidents in the country,...
Keeney PR (Free subscription) | 04/24/2008
Unusual Class of Siblings Impresses the Training Experts, Ready to Graduate DALLAS, April 24, 2008 – It isn't everyday that a school graduates a class of sextuplets. In fact, this is a first for Park Cities Obedience School (www.parkcitiesobedienceschool.com), which has been training dogs for Dallas families since 1985. Reuniting the 3-month-old Labrador Retriever puppies was the brainchild...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 04/24/2008
Susan Hahn won the lottery.No, not the Texas Lottery; her family's pope lottery.Susan's mother, Mary Ann Collins, was invited by President Bush and first lady Laura Bush to attend a ceremony honoring Pope Benedict XVI at the White House on April 16.Mary Ann, who has been active in local Republican Party politics since 1952, is a very devout Catholic. And the Bushes knew it. Having friends in high places...
