Welcome to UPdate. This mid-month publication provides residents with timely information about upcoming City projects, programs and events. You can sign up for things too.
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Santa Around Town continues through December 16
While his elves are back at the North Pole making sure his sleigh is ready for the big night, Santa Claus is touring the streets of University Park on a UPFD fire engine.
Santa began his journey through portions of our community on Monday night and will continue to spread holiday cheer as he rides through UP neighborhoods tonight and tomorrow night. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and ends each night about 8 p.m.*
* Dates/times subject to emergency calls
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Santa Tracker
If you want to wave at Santa as he rides by, consult the color-coded City map below. Better yet, click the green button to find a link you can use to track Santa’s progress as he travels through your neighborhood!
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As the weather gets cooler, in addition to using your fireplace, it's possible you will also plug in a space heater or two! While portable heaters can bring warmth and comfort to particular areas of the home, you certainly don't want to create a fire hazard when you use them. Please remember that it is never a good idea to plug your portable heater into a power strip.
The Texas Department of Insurance has produced this short video with more space heater safety tips.
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Snider Plaza Surface Improvements Project Mock-Up |
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Since the completion of the project that replaced water and sanitary sewer utilities in and around Snider Plaza, the City has shifted focus to the next phase of planned improvements – the completion of construction documents for surface improvements that include new pavement, storm water utilities, landscaping, pedestrian amenities, and parking enhancements.
To assist with final consideration of design elements, the City has constructed a streetscape mock-up to showcase all the components. It's located on City property along Rankin, just west of Snider Plaza. For more details about this proposed design, click on the button below. You are also encouraged to walk this space and experience a preview of potential improvements to Snider Plaza!
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Holiday collection schedule |
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Christmas tree recycling
Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree! The Sanitation Division will pick up discarded trees on scheduled collection days from front curbsides. Before setting your tree out for collection, remove the tree’s stand and all ornaments, lights, tinsel and plastic. If you live south of Lovers Lane collection is free if the tree is at the curb by January 9. For residents who live north of Lovers Lane, curb collection is free through January 10. After those dates, the collection fee is $28.42. If you place your tree at curbside and do not remove the tree stand, lights or ornaments, your next monthly water bill will show a $28.42 charge. For more information, call the Sanitation Division at 214-987-5451, or dial 311.
Would you like to receive an email reminder to set your tree out? Click on the bar below to sign up for reminders!
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Holiday Package Thefts
Package thefts occur year-round, but they are more common during the holiday season with the constant delivery of online gifts, especially as more people are shopping online to maintain social distancing. Here are some tips to prevent package thefts and to keep your orders safe:
- Use smart package lockers (such as Amazon locker) or convenience stores like the UPS store
- Have packages delivered to your workplace or office
- Install security cameras
- Require signature on delivery
- Require a vacation package hold if you are out of town
- Sign up for tracking alerts so you can arrange to be home when the package is scheduled to be delivered
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This holiday season, take a minute or two to make sure that your vehicles are locked and remember to take your keys/key fobs, packages, and other valuables inside with you. Once inside your house, it's always a good idea to lock those doors too.
Together, let's make this holiday season less welcoming for thieves!
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It's time to get your 2023 Resident Parking District stickers |
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All 2022 Resident Parking District permits in the Hillcrest West, Hillcrest East, R District and Y District will expire on December 31.
Two stickers and two year-long visitor placards are provided per household, free of charge. Send an email to dkossmann@uptexas.org to obtain directions and the permit application electronically or stop by the Police administration office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you need temporary parking permits, dial 214-363-3000. Temporary permits are delivered 24/7.
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Holidays @ UP Public Library
The Christmas Puppet Show is the last of three holiday-themed events at the library. Enjoyable for all ages, the fun begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 17. For more information call the library at 214-363-9095.
December 17 – Christmas Puppet Show
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FRIENDS OF THE UP PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Out of holiday gift ideas? Purchase a gently used book or two! |
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Three days a week through January 14, Second Chapter Bookstore is the place to go to purchase gently used, donated books. The store is operated by the Friends of the University Park Public Library, with proceeds going to the library.
Located at 6916 Snider Plaza, next to East Hampton Sandwich Co. and Short Stop, the store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are interested in donating new or gently used books to Second Chapter Bookstore, the Friends are taking drop-off donations at University Park Peek Service Center located at 4420 Worcola St. Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Upcoming City Meetings & Events |
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STAY CONNECTED TO THE CITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
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