News Flash

The Town Council has ordered a special election for May 2, 2026, to allow voters to determine whether the Town should remain a DART member.

This month's issue of the resident newsletter, The Monarch Herald, is available to download and read.

Get all the latest Town news, helpful hints, and event updates from the latest issue of the Monarch Herald. Visit https://www.hptx.org/newsletter to view the newsletter. You can also sign up for notifications when a new issue is uploaded by Town Staff.

For recommendations, news, or questions, please contact Sofia Tarango, Administrative Assistant, at 214-559-9308 or via email.

The Highland Park Swimming Pool is now accepting applications for seasonal positions!

Available positions include Concession Attendant, Lifeguard, Lead Lifeguard, and Swim Instructor. Free lifeguard certification and recertification are offered. View the competitive pay rates here. Apply today and join our team for a great summer at the pool!

For questions, please contact Allison Keene, HR Coordinator, at akeene@hptx.org or 214-559-9332.

Apply now...

Pop by to see this fun-filled event and stay for an eggcellent egg hunt!

We will be reading For Three Lines by Jeff Lefkowitz. Mr. Lefkowitz will be joining the discussion in person. 

Registration is appreciated but not required.

This program is for ages 18+.

This program will be held on the second floor of Town Hall.

Bonsai for Beginners

Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. – 2^nd Floor Town Hall

Discover the art and patience of bonsai in this hands‑on beginner workshop. No experience required—just curiosity and a love of plants. Join us and start your own bonsai journey.

Supplies are limited, so please call to reserve your space at 214-559-9345.

This program is for Adults 18+

This program will be held on the second floor of Town Hall.

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

Operating as the Highland Park Department of Public Safety (HPDPS), our Public Safety Officers are cross-trained as a police officer, firefighter, and paramedic. The shift responsibilities require HPDPS officers to work "48 hours on," and "96 hours off." This schedule is similar to some fire departments across the United States where the 48-hour shifts are designated as "A-Shift," "B-Shift" and "C-Shift." Officers are assigned to one of the shifts, and each 48-hour shift is broken up into two, 24-hour periods. Each 24-hour workday is further broken up into three, eight-hour time periods. For example, an officer may operate in the police capacity from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the remaining 16 hours operate as a paramedic assigned to an ambulance. 

You may learn more about a career with Highland Park DPS, including a video tour and FAQ sheet, by visiting the Career Webpage. 

Deadline to apply is March 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The direct link to the application may be viewed online via the Town's website. 

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