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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday schedule |
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WaterSmart and water system leak notifications |
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During the Christmas Week cold spell, the City's 911 Dispatch Center received dozens of residential water leak calls, and many households and businesses requested assistance with water system shutoffs. Understandably, many residents were out of town and called dispatchers to say that a friend or neighbor had noticed water running down the driveway or into the alley. This situation highlights the benefits of signing up for a free program called WaterSmart.
University Park is partnering with WaterSmart to provide an online Customer Water Use Portal so you can monitor water consumption while at home or away, avoid costly leaks, and contribute to the City's water-saving goals.
With the WaterSmart Portal you can:
- Track daily water use
- Receive leak alert notifications
- See how your household water use compares to City water customers with similar lot size
- Receive notifications when your daily consumption exceeds the prior day's consumption by a volume threshold you set
- Get bill forecast notifications
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Reminder on parking restrictions |
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On recent visits to our Snider Plaza and Miracle Mile shopping areas, you may have noticed more frequent parking enforcement! Most parking spaces in both retail centers have a two-hour time limit, and all 15-minute slots are marked with signage that is posted in front of each spot. Our Parking Enforcement Officers are actively patrolling, so to avoid a citation, please adhere to the parking limits in these areas. Remember too, parking in the Hilltop Plaza garage on the south edge of Snider Plaza is free for the first hour.
Additionally, the City has five Residential Parking Districts, established by the City Council so that residents living near Highland Park High School, SMU and the Moody Family YMCA have available on-street parking. Residents who park at curbside during restricted hours must display a special parking sticker on their vehicles. Vehicles without a valid sticker, visitor hang tag, or temporary paper pass are subject to citation.
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Job opportunities at the Holmes Aquatic Center |
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Secure your summer job now by applying for a position at the pool! We are now accepting applications for all seasonal positions at the Holmes Aquatic Center. Positions include lifeguards, guest services, food services and more. Click the button below to apply.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may have interest!
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UP and Coming Author series - Thursday, January 26 |
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Disposal of old smoke detectors |
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Smoke detectors have about a 10-year lifespan. If your smoke detectors are that old, or they are no longer working and it's time to install new ones, here's how to properly dispose of them: After removing the unit's batteries, place the old detectors in your household garbage. Smoke detectors, vacuum tubes, and other specific items are exempt from licensing in the Texas Radiation Control rules (25 TAC Chapter 289).
As for the batteries, please do not place dead household batteries in your garbage or recycling bins. Batteries are one of a long list of items that Dallas County's Household Chemical Collection Center will accept. The Center is located at 11234 Plano Road. Click on the button for more information about the Collection Center.
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FRIENDS OF THE UP PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Second Chapter Bookstore open through January 28 |
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If you haven't gotten a chance to stop by Second Chapter Bookstore yet, there is still time! Second Chapter Bookstore is the place to go to purchase gently used, donated books through January 28. 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. The store will also be open on Friday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 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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DART GoLink expands hours of operation |
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Last year DART's GoLink replaced bus route 521. On January 23 DART will expand operations of the GoLink service, running from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Serving riders throughout the Park Cities, GoLink does not operate on a fixed schedule – it’s entirely on demand. To use GoLink you must book your trip in advance to head to work, run an errand or connect to DART buses and trains.
Park Cities GoLink coverage
To see the GoLink zone that includes all of University Park, click here. Each GoLink zone provides service to a rail station or transit center, for connections to other DART services. Mockingbird Station is our nearest rail stop.
Two options to book a GoLink trip
- With the GoPass app
- Call 214-515-7272
Two ways to pay
- Credit or debit card
- GoPassTap card
GoLink will not accept cash fares, paper passes or vouchers.
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Upcoming City Meetings & Events |
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STAY CONNECTED TO THE CITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
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