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School zone times and travel on Hillcrest |
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HPISD students return to campus on Wednesday, August 18. With school back in session, the streets around the City’s various campuses will be more congested. UPPD reminds motorists that active school zones are designated by flashing yellow lights.
School zone times in University Park - all campuses
- 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- 20 MPH is the speed limit in all active school zones
Parents, please make sure that your children use the sidewalks when walking or riding their bikes to school. Children should follow the directions of the crossing guard, who will make sure they cross safely. Early in the school year, UPPD will have extra officers watching queuing lanes at the elementary and intermediate/middle school campuses.
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Reminder about construction on portions of Hillcrest
Work continues on a multi-year project to upgrade the City’s stormwater system and reduce storm runoff in the neighborhoods near Caruth Park. This construction involves the replacement of existing underground stormwater pipes with large concrete boxes underneath Southwestern and Hillcrest, and the removal of a substantial amount of street surface. For approximately the next 12 months, as work progresses north a block at a time between Southwestern and Colgate, portions of Hillcrest will be closed to traffic. Right now, Hillcrest between Bryn Mawr and Greenbrier is shut down.
A few blocks to the south, the replacement of water and sanitary sewer mains adjacent to Snider Plaza continues too. Motorists can expect lane configurations to shift as work is completed and permanent pavement repairs are made. All work on this portion of Hillcrest should be completed by mid-September.
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SMU students are back on campus |
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Look for increased traffic on the streets near campus. SMU students are heading back on the Hilltop for the start of the fall semester. Move in dates are listed below. The fall semester starts on Monday, August 23.
- New student move in dates: Wednesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 19
- Returning student move in dates: Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21
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On August 10, the City Council met to discuss and set a maximum tax rate to be considered during the FY2022 budget process. This rate (27.4938 cents/$100 of taxable value), which is below the state-mandated voter-approval rate, limits growth in property tax revenue. As in prior years, this rate is a “not-to-exceed” rate, and Council may adopt a lower tax rate at the hearing in September.
On Tuesday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 21, the City Council will hold public hearings so that the public may comment on the City’s FY2022 proposed budget and tax rate. The Council will vote to adopt the FY2022 budget and tax rate during its Tuesday, September 21 meeting. Both Council Meetings will begin at 5 p.m.
A copy of the proposed FY2022 budget will be posted on the City's website in the coming days.
Comments about the proposed budget
If you want make your comments in person on either of the dates listed, you are welcome to do so. If you would like to register to speak before you arrive at City Hall, here is the online form.
All Council Meetings are livestreamed on the City's website at uptexas.org. If you want to comment remotely or have comments included in the Public Comments portion of a Council Meeting, you can use our website’s eComment feature, or you can contact Christine Green, City Secretary, at cgreen@uptexas.org or 214-987-5302. Please note that the Mayor will acknowledge receipt of written comments, but written comments are not always read aloud.
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Pool dates extended for senior swimmers |
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The City's Parks and Recreation Department is committed to improving our programs and our level of service. After receiving multiple request from senior swim participants, the Holmes Aquatic Center is extending senior swim this pool season. Offering pool access Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9 a.m., senior swim will now end on September 30. |
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End of Season hours and Doggie Splash Day
Beginning Monday, August 16, the Holmes Aquatic Center will be closed during the week for open swim. On the weekends of August 21-22, and August 28-29 pool hours will be noon to 7 p.m.
Our Doggie Splash Day event will take place on Saturday, October 2 from noon to 3 p.m. All dogs must be registered before they can participate in the fun. Registration begins on September 1 and is limited to the first 100 dogs. On that date, the registration form will be posted on the City's website here.
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Evening hours to resume at the library |
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UP Public Library is resuming evening hours on Tuesday, August 17. Starting then, the library will be open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. |
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2021-22 High School District parking stickers |
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The annual sticker application process is underway for residents who live in the Highland Park High School parking district. High School area parking district stickers are valid for the upcoming academic year only (see right). Two stickers and two year-long visitor placards are provided per household, free of charge.
- To obtain annual parking stickers and hang tags, homeowners must show proof of residency – Valid Texas Driver License or ID Card, current electric, phone or water bill (within the last 60 days), or insurance policy.
- All applicants renting property must provide a copy of their current lease for review by staff. It will also be handy to know your license plate number.
- Stickers will not be provided for high school students, HPISD volunteers or PTA members who have on-campus business.
- Stickers are valid only when they are permanently affixed to the OUTSIDE of the vehicle (lower left-hand corner of the rear window).
- Stickers are not transferable. If a resident sells a vehicle, or a lease vehicle is returned, the resident is responsible for removing the sticker and obtaining a replacement sticker for the new/current vehicle.
- Residents who reside in the high school parking district can still receive five-day visitor parking passes.
- As a courtesy to others, park with traffic at all times. It is illegal in Texas to park facing oncoming traffic.
- Temporary Passes/Hang Tags are only valid while visiting permit holder’s residence.
Online applications
Contact Dawn Kossmann at dkossmann@uptexas.org or 214-987-5355 to complete this process electronically. Click the green button below for more details.
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