🌱 How a University Park landmark inspired students’ whimsical CASA playhouse

Good morning to you University Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a University Park landmark inspired students’ whimsical CASA playhouse
• Why a man’s jump into Bachman Lake turned deadly Sunday

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
• Friday: Very warm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Highland Park Students Design Dilbeck-Inspired Playhouse to Support Dallas CASA (peoplenewspapers.com) — Highland Park High School students designed a Charles Dilbeck-inspired playhouse, continuing a project that previously honored the historic Mouzon-Wise House on University Drive, the oldest home in University Park. Their winning design will be built and showcased in Dallas CASA’s 2026 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center, blending architecture education, historic preservation, and support for vulnerable children.
   

• Man Found Dead in Bachman Lake, Officials Say (peoplenewspapers.com) — A man died after jumping into Bachman Lake near Webb Chapel Road in Dallas on Sunday evening, and officials are still investigating the circumstances. While the incident occurred outside University Park, the story is reported by an editor experienced in covering University Park municipal government, keeping local readers connected to nearby public safety developments.
   

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📸 Around University Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Park

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Thursday May 14

• Career Launch Pad
  Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
  10:00 am
• Dallasite Yogis
  Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
  12:00 pm
• Computer Help
  Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas
  2:00 pm
• Thread Heads
  Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas
  6:00 pm
• HPHS (HPISD) Special Olympics Banquet
  Highland Park High School HPHS Cafeteria Stage, HPHS Cafeteria Commons Area, HPHS Cafeter
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Online MBA Programs Coffee Chat →
  Southern Methodist University Summer Moon Coffee,4343 W Northwest Hwy,Dallas,TX 75220
  8:00 am
• Hyer - Field Day
  Robert S. Hyer Elementary Hyer Elementary School
  8:00 am
• HPHS - UIL State Track & Field Meet
  Highland Park High School University of Texas Mike Myers Stadium
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• HPMS Orchestra - Spring Concert
  McCulloch Intermediate School / Highland Park Middle School MIS/HPMS Auditorium
  6:00 pm
• Sew Much Fun with Jill: Fin-tastic Drawstring Bags
  Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas
  6:00 pm
• HPHS French Honor Society Induction Ceremony
  Highland Park High School HPHS Auditorium - Large
  6:00 pm
• HPHS Theater Banquet
  Highland Park High School HPHS Cafeteria, HPHS Cafeteria Commons Area, HPHS Cafeteria Sta
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Highland Park

• Highland Park to end DART services May 14 after voters approve withdrawal (wfaa.com)
• DART releases little information after transit police involved in Victory Station shooting (dallasnews.com)
• Culver Bounces Back, Brunswick Survives Scares in USA Lacrosse High School Boys' National Top 25 (usalacrosse.com)

Dallas

• Fur Real, Though (hesaiddallas.com)
• Woman who sneaked deadly drugs into the Dallas County jail via her body cavity sentenced to prison (cbsnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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