ELECTION

DART Special Election - May 2

On January 6, the City Council voted to call a special election to allow University Park voters to decide whether the City should withdraw from DART.

The election will be held on Saturday, May 2. For more background and information, visit the Transit page on the City's website.

For voting locations and additional election details, visit the Dallas County Elections website.

UTILITY BILLING

Autopay customers transitioning to paperless billing

To improve efficiency and reduce paper waste, the City of University Park will transition Autopay customers to paperless billing beginning April 1. Residents enrolled in Autopay will no longer receive a paper bill by mail. Instead, invoices will be delivered directly to the email address associated with your account.

There is no fee for paperless billing. Autopay customers will continue receiving the same email notifications they currently receive, and you can access up to 24 months of past invoices by logging into your online account at any time.

Residents who are not enrolled in Autopay will continue receiving their utility bills by mail as usual.

If you prefer to continue receiving a paper bill, please complete the paper billing request form by March 31. Otherwise, the transition to email delivery will automatically take effect on April 1.



We are pleased to offer this option, which provides convenient access to your invoice anytime, anywhere while helping reduce paper waste!

Apply for the Youth Advisory Commission!

High school students in University Park interested in community service and local government can now apply for the Youth Advisory Commission (YAC). Members support city initiatives, help with events like the Snider Plaza Tree Lighting and Park Cities Recycling Events, and advise on teen-related issues.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 9th-12th graders in the 2026-27 school year and reside in University Park.

Due to the high volume of applications and the program’s growing popularity, interviews will be guaranteed for the first 30 applicants. Additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

Deadline: March 31 (interviews take place in April)

Commission members earn community service hours and must attend regular meetings and events. Apply today!

Park Cities Recycling Event - Saturday, May 2

Save the date for the next Park Cities Recycling Event, taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot across from Burleson Park!

Caruth Park hosts "Eggstravaganza" on March 28

Celebrate spring and hop on over to Caruth Park on Saturday, March 28 for the City’s annual Easter egg hunt! Due to construction, Eggstravaganza will be held at Caruth Park this year instead of its usual location at Centennial Park. The event, designed for children up to 8 years old, gets underway at 9 a.m. Participation is free of charge.

Eggstravaganza activities

• The Easter egg hunt begins at 10 a.m.
• Remember to bring baskets for egg collection
• More than 10,000 plastic eggs will be placed in the park (Drop-off boxes will be on site so that plastic eggs can be reused after candy is removed)
• The Easter Bunny will be on site for Easter photos
• Bounce houses and face painters will add to the fun 
• The UP Public Library booth will feature a spring-themed craft and assist you with library card registration

2026 Holmes Aquatic Center pool passes on sale

We're counting down the days until the start of another exciting pool season, and we can't wait to show you what we have in store!

Pool passes are now on sale, and you can also book aquatic reservations and register for aquatic programs in CivicRec!

Did you remember to check your smoke alarms?

Daylight saving time ended last weekend—did you take a moment to check the batteries in your smoke alarms when the clocks changed?

To help keep our community safe, the University Park Fire Department offers free smoke alarm testing and installation, especially for seniors and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance, UPFD personnel can check your alarms and provide replacements if necessary.

To schedule an in-home visit, please contact the department’s administrative secretary at 214-987-5380.

Meet Me at The Library Series: Kate Carté 3/31

The Friends is delighted to host Kate Carté, SMU Professor of History, who will present “The American Revolution, Religion, and National Unity.” Many Americans think of the American Revolution as a time of national unity, when the people were particularly united through their shared faith. But how effective really was religion at overcoming national divisions at that moment of political crisis?

The presentation will be held on Tuesday, March 31 in the UP Public Library 3rd Floor Community Room at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to all but reservations are recommended.

This Meet Me at the Library Lecture is generously sponsored by Complete Landsculpture.

Meet Me at The Library Series: Jeffrey Engel 4/28

Join the Friends for an informative talk by Jeffrey Engel, the David Gergen Director at the Center for Presidential History at SMU. He will present ‘Seeking Monsters to Destroy: How America Goes to War,” a history of how American leaders have identified our foreign foes, and how their description alters the way Americans fight.

The presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 28 in the UP Public Library 3rd Floor Community Room at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to all but reservations are recommended.

This Meet Me at the Library Lecture is generously sponsored by Complete Landsculpture.

It’s Not Too Late to Renew or Join The Friends

Support the UP Public Library with a donation to the Friends. Give as little as $25 for the year and become a “Friend” of the UP Public Library. Your donation will be used to:

• Maintain and improve Library facilities
• Host in-person events by local luminaries and authors
• Fund enriching Library programs such as Summer Reading
• Purchase books and materials for circulation

To become a Friend or learn about the benefits of membership, visit the Friends website.

Children’s Book Sale 4/17-4/18

Come to the Children’s Gently Used Book Sale hosted by the Friends! The Children’s Book Sale will include all books ranging from board books and picture books through middle school and young adult reading. This wide selection spans all genres from Classics and Timeless Favorites to Recently Published and Award Winners. All Kids books are $4 each or 3/$10.  



For a family activity, join us Saturday, April 18 with your littles. The UP fire truck will roll in at 9:30 and story time with our firefighter will follow at 10:00. We will have a kids-only room with a scavenger hunt, coloring activities and story time. Let your children play while you browse our extensive selection.

Friday, April 17, 10 a.m. - noon - Member-Only Presale Hours 

Friday, April 17, Noon - 4:30 p.m. - Open to the Public

Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Open to the Public

City of UP Peek Service Center at 4420 Worcola St. Dallas, TX 75206 (Due to construction, it is recommended to enter Worcola from SMU Blvd, not Mockingbird.)

Upcoming City Meetings & Events

 City of University Park | 214-363-1644 | www.uptexas.org