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As we manage through the current Health Emergency created by COVID-19, we want you to know that we remain available to serve you.

Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

View Town, County, State, and Federal COVID-19 information.

The landing page on the Town’s website for COVID-19 information is www.hptx.org/COVID19. Given the frequent updates surround the pandemic, the web page is frequently updated to include the latest information. If you wish to be notified of update...

Mosquitoes & Covid-19

Covid-19 cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites. To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that Covid-19 could be transmitted by mosquitoes.

Covid-19 cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites.

To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that Covid-19 could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The Covid-19 is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated wh...

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency & Canceled/Postponed Events

In support of Dallas County’s Public Health Emergency declaration and other municipalities that are doing the same, Mayor Margo Goodwin signed an emergency declaration for the Town of Highland Park on March 13, 2020.

The Town Council extended the Public Health Emergency declaration on March 19, 2020

Town of Highland Park Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency Declaration - Approved on March 19, 2020 

As we work together to meet the Stay Home Stay Safe Order...

Municipal Court Sessions - SUSPENDED

All Municipal Court Sessions have been suspended until further notice. Please contact Highland Park Municipal Court at 214-559-9303 for more information.

The City of University Park Public Library and the Town of Highland Park Library Temporary Closures

Steps Taken Related to COVID-19 Precautions

The City of University Park and the Town of Highland Park have made a joint decision to temporarily close their respective public libraries.

The closures will begin on Tuesday, March 17 until further notice of re-evaluation for reopening.

Both the City of University Park and the Town of Highland Park are committed to continuing services to their residents. The libraries currently offer their sp...

Tennis Court Availability

Temporary adjustment to court availability.

3/20/2020

Tennis courts are closed to meet Dallas County guidelines related to the coronavirus.

3/19/2020

In assessing recommendations from the Dallas County Judge and Health Authority for gatherings of 10 or more people, the decision has been made to tempor...

Town of Highland Park Library and Parks and Recreation Programming Postponements

In being mindful of group functions, social gatherings, and social distancing, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all Town of Highland Park Library and Parks and Recreation programming for the time being.

Please know that we will continue to monitor the community precautions regarding COVID-19 and will notify you in advance when we are able to resume programming.  Additional material on COVID-19 may be found on the Town’s website here: &...

Town Receives Recognition for Transparency Efforts from Texas Comptroller

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Highland Park is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program.

Highland Park received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available. 

Transparency Stars recognizes local government entities that pr...

Blue Zone News

Blue Zone News is an email newsletter designed to keep the town informed of matters involving public safety, criminal activity, crime prevention, and general community news items such as road closures, mosquito spraying, and more.

You may visit this webpage to submit a request to receive Blue Zone News. 

Utility Work on Mockingbird Lane - Postponed

The utility related work on Mockingbird Lane, originally scheduled to being on March 16th, has been postponed.

The revised work schedule will be posted to the Town’s website once a new date has been set. 

Upcoming Runway Construction, Dallas Love Field

Dallas Love Field’s Denton runway (13R/31L) is scheduled for development.

A reminder that construction on Dallas Love Field’s Denton runway (13R/31L) is scheduled from late 2020 through early 2022 for development.  The City of Dallas reports the closure of the Denton runway will last approximately 9-months.

Th...

Request a House Watch

Ensure your home is safe while you're away by requesting House Watch services.

WaterSmart

The Town of Highland Park has partnered with WaterSmart to provide an online Customer Water Use Portal helping residents monitor water consumption while at home or away, avoid costly leaks, and contribute to the Town's water-saving goals.

WaterSmart Portal

With the WaterSmart Portal residents can:

• Track daily water use
• See how your household water use compares to similar Town water customers
• Receive notifications when your daily consumption exceeds the prior day's consumption by the volume thr...

Water Conservation

Learn about water conservation and why it's important to our community.

Public Transportation to Court

Find out how quick and easy it is to use DART to travel to the Highland Park Municipal Court.

Blackboard Connect

Stay up to date on local news by signing up for our resident notification system.

HP4U

Submit requests online through Resident Connection.

HP Library - Access Digital Newspapers and Magazines

Use your Highland Park Library card to access digital news publications with PressReader and RBDigital.

PressReader

You can download select digital newspapers, including The Dallas Morning News, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, and the N...

HP Library - Online Learning Resources

The Highland Park Library is here to help you with your online learning needs, from college-aged down to our youngest friends. Even if you are not in a formal education environment, you can continue your lifelong learning with the many online resources av...

HP Library Service Updates

Please know in response to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’s March 22 Amended Order - Stay Home Stay Safe, the Library has modified certain services:

• Curbside Service for picking up physical materials on-hold has been temporarily suspended.&...

HP Library Makes User Guides Available for Digital Services

The Highland Park Library has made the instructional User Guides for Libby by Overdirve, RBDigital, Hoopla, and PressReader available for download to assist users in setting up their accounts and learning how to use these services. You can find the User G...

HP Library - Digital Story Time Option with Storyline Online

Enjoy story time from home with Storyline Online, an award-winning Children’s literacy website.

Storyline Online streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers in...

HP Library - Revised Checkout Periods

Please know the Library has revised, and in many cases expanded, the checkout and renewal periods for certain physical materials for the time being. The new checkout periods for all physical materials, be it books, audiobooks, DVDs, etc. are:

• Initial check...

Streaming Services Available Using Your HP Library Card

The Highland Park Library offers several streaming services to library card holders that will allow you to borrow digital content. You can borrow movies, music, books, and more! To use these services, please make sure your library card is active and in go...

Stay Connected to HP Library News

This email list will only be used to send you Library newsletters. Just Email the Library to be added to our email list, drop by the Library to fill out a very short form, or sign up online. Please be sure to tell us which email address you would...

Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Town’s web page is frequently updated with the latest information regarding COVID-19 and the spread of the disease. The landing page for COVID-19 information is www.hptx.org/coronavirus 

Town of Highland Park - Parks and Recreation Programming Postponements

Provided County Judge Jenkins Amended Order dated March 22nd, the closures are the best course of action at this time and apologize for the late notice concerning these postponements, as well as any inconvenience this may cause your household. The playgro...

Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Town’s web page is frequently updated with the latest information regarding COVID-19 and the spread of the disease. The landing page for COVID-19 information is www.hptx.org/coronavirus 

Mosquitoes & Covid-19

Covid-19 cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites.

To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that Covid-19 could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The Covid-19 is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated wh...

Tennis Court Availability

3/23/2020

Tennis courts are closed to meet Dallas County guidelines related to the coronavirus.

3/19/2020

In assessing recommendations from the Dallas County Judge and Health Authority for gatherings of 10 or more people, the decision has been made to tempor...

Pre-Season Lap Swim

Tennis Court Availability

3/23/2020

Tennis courts are closed to meet Dallas County guidelines related to the coronavirus.

3/19/2020

Authority for gatherings of 10 or more people, the decision has been made to temporarily close tennis courts #3 and #5, located in Fairfax Park.The rema...

Brush Collection

Brush is collected twice per week. Please place items in the parkway for pick-up by 7:00 a.m.

Mindfulness Meditation Tuesdays

Meditation is cancelled to meet Dallas County guidelines related to the coronavirus.

Join us every Tuesday at 11:30 am in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Training Room as we take the mystery out of meditation and teach you simple techniques, backed b...

Blue Zone News

Submit an online request to receive the Blue Zone News.

Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Town’s web page is frequently updated with the latest information regarding COVID-19 and the spread of the disease. The landing page for COVID-19 information is www.hptx.org/coronavirus 

Request a House Watch

Learn more about our House Watch service and submit a request online.

How Are We Doing?

Please let us know by filling out our citizen interaction form.

Blue Zone News

You may visit this webpage to submit a request to receive Blue Zone News. 

Pet Registration & Regulations

Permitted Pets

Only dogs, cats, and small animals such as fish are permitted as pets within the town. Wild animals and exotic animals are prohibited by ordinance.

Learn more about permitted pets, regulations, and how to license your pet by visiting the Pet ...

Vial of LIFE

Learn more about the Vial of LIFE and how you can ensure your important information is available when needed.