City of University Park, TX - Government

08/31/2026

🏃 Track repairs are scheduled to begin this week at Germany Park!

Approximately 100 feet of three lanes at the south end of the track will temporarily close to address settling that has created a potential trip hazard. The track will remain open and usable throughout the project, with users directed into the three open lanes around the work area.

Some parking spaces will also be temporarily unavailable while repairs are underway.

Repairs and curing are expected to continue through September and into October, weather permitting. Please respect all barricades and fencing around the work area.

Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements!

08/27/2026

University Park City Council has called a Special Election for November 3, when voters will consider Proposition A, a proposed property tax rate of $0.220555 per $100 of assessed value. Under state law, voter approval is required because the proposed rate would increase the City’s property tax revenue by 3.5 percent or more over the previous year.

If approved, the additional revenue would fund:
🚓 Four additional police officers
🚒 Two additional firefighters
🔥 Enhanced public safety pension benefits
🅿️ Technology for residential parking districts

Learn more about the proposal, the approved FY2027 budget and important voting information at uptexas.org/budgetplus.

08/24/2026

At last week’s City Council meeting, the City awarded not only one, but two separate Life Saving Awards!

Holmes Aquatic Center managers Mark Hancock and Simon Pierce, and lifeguards Loraina Watters, Zach Zelley and Charlie O’Neal were recognized for responding to a vehicle collision near the pool on August 1. After hearing the crash, they gathered first-aid equipment and immediately assisted the injured occupants until paramedics arrived.

University Park Police Officers Greg Young and Zakary Ravella were honored for their actions on May 1, when they provided CPR to an unconscious and unresponsive patient. The officers performed chest compressions for approximately eight minutes while paramedics administered an AED and prepared the patient for transport. Their efforts prolonged the patient’s life and gave his family meaningful additional time with him at the hospital.

We are so proud to recognize these officers and pool employees for stepping up during critical moments and providing lifesaving assistance to others! They truly exemplify a commitment to excellence! 👏🏻💚

08/19/2026

Happy first day of school, Highland Park ISD! 📚✏ Our School Resource Officers are back in action and ready to ensure a safe and welcoming return to school!

Get to know your SRO on each campus:

📚Officer Valverde, McCulloch Intermediate
📚Officer Bridgewater (and Lassie🐶), HPHS
📚Officer Fortner, Hyer Elementary
📚Officer Sanchez, UP Elementary

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Tune in to tonight's City Council meeting via livestream! The meeting begins at 5 p.m.

If you want to comment on an agenda item, you can easily do so before or during any portion of today​'s meeting using our e-comment feature. All comments made through e-comment are shared with City Council and become part of the official public record.

https://uptexas.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2862

08/17/2026

Tune in to tonight's City Council meeting via livestream! The meeting begins at 5 p.m.

Tonight's meeting will continue the public hearing so that the public may comment on the City’s FY2027 proposed budget and tax rate. More information on the FY2027 proposed budget: http://www.uptexas.org/FY27budget

If you want to comment on an agenda item, you can easily do so before or during any portion of today's meeting using our e-comment feature. All comments made through e-comment are shared with City Council and become part of the official public record.

https://uptexas.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3278

08/14/2026

Let’s talk pecan trees! 🌳Parks Superintendent and certified Arborist Ann Allen visits a UP champion pecan tree and discusses pecan lifespan and tree tips:

🌳Pecan trees can live up to 300 years! The average lifespan of a pecan is around 120 years.


🌳Pecan trees can seem like they are losing branches due to health issues, but often times browned leaves result from squirrel or insect damage. Looking closely and the top of the dead branch for bite and scratch marks can help to identify the issue.

Do you think you might have a UP champion tree? Let us know! 💬

Follow along with our tree education series on social media and the Arbor, our monthly newsletter, at uptexas.org/Newsletters! 📰