| 04/11/2001 Park Cities sports notebook Scots may contend in the long run Highland Park's boys and girls teams are expected to be also-rans entering this week's District 13-4A track and field meet in a title battle between Lancaster and Mesquite Poteet. Scots' meeting cited as a winning move Eight days ago, Highland Park defeated Mesquite Poteet, 4-0. The victory followed a 6-0 district loss to Richardson Pearce and was so disappointing to the Scots, a players-only meeting was called to address certain issues. Student snapshot: Christine May Wilson Improper tree removal costly in Highland Park To the town of Highland Park, trees are serious business. And residents can find out just how much value the town places on the leafy flora, especially the ones growing in parkways, if trees are removed without municipal approval. HPISD joins challenge of finance law Highland Park Superintendent John Connolly said property-wealthy districts have turned to the courts for help, convinced that no meaningful financial relief will come from this legislative session on the state's school finance law. Full-day program considered The Highland Park school district is considering an all-day kindergarten program. Scots basketball coach Jody Bass leaves after 17 years Highland Park basketball coach Jody Bass told his family two weeks ago and his team shortly thereafter, but it didn't become official until Monday night. Police and fire report 04/04/2001 Producing success Nine Emmys. A nomination for a 10th. Bob Banner may never retire. In just over six weeks, Mr. Banner will know if Real Kids, Real Adventures, the Discovery Channel show that he produces from his University Park home office, will earn him another of the television awards. Pair wants home back after mold Larry Cole and Anne Rice-Cole say they just want their home back. The University Gardens residents say a fight with some fast-growing mold forced them out of their condominium and into squabbles with the complex's homeowners association. Snapshot: Mitch Jericho Honor surprises Bevers Former Highland Park football coach Frank Bevers has known for some time that he will be enshrined in the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Waco. But in typical, self-effacing fashion, Bevers is surprised that he is causing all this fuss. Company asks to delay hearing to consider Snider Plaza plans Legacy Investments, which sought to redevelop the south end of Snider Plaza, has asked to delay presenting its plans to University Park's City Council. School calendar School briefs Home sales News briefs Police and fire report Park Cities sports notebook Bats haunt Scots Highland Park's softball team is 1-3 in District 13-4A and struggling offensively. Shoot! Denton ends Scots' season Soccer aficionados often refer to a 2-0 advantage as the most dangerous lead in the game. Honor surprises Bevers Former Highland Park football coach Frank Bevers has known for some time that he will be enshrined in the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Waco. Get out When the skies in North Texas turn break-your-heart blue, you know it's spring and time to get out of doors. |