16-Year-Old Responsible for Highland Park Threats Arrested

04/17/13 19:44 PM

By Maggie Srygley / msrygley@smu.edu University Park Police have released a statement notifying the public that they have arrested a 16 year old in connection with the recent treats at Highland Park high school. The arrestee is being charged with 17 counts of terroristic threats. Due to age, the suspect can not be identified to the public. The Dallas News posted a letter that has been sent to parents of the students who attend the school: UP police make arrest in HPHS threat case Dear HPISD Parents, Staff & Community Members, University Park police made an arrest today in connection with the recent series of threats at Highland Park High School. The person arrested is a student at HPHS, but the name cannot be released because the person is a minor. While HPISD...

Recovered addict set to open women’s recovery center inside grandmother’s home

04/16/13 12:24 PM

It was during a weeklong and sleepless methamphetamine binge when Anika Cooper turned 19. Her grandmother, Lilian Grace, hoped to celebrate with dinner, but Cooper’s addiction to ecstasy, acid and marijuana consumed her. She only agreed to a drive-through Burger King meal. “At that point in my addiction, I just wanted to be around people that were on meth,” she said. After dinner, Cooper struggled to climb the stairs into her apartment. Her grandmother had to carry her frail 85-pound frame up the steps. “She was so worried about me,” said Cooper, who has been sober for 17 years. “The look of fear and disappointment on her face was a turning point in my life.” After completing inpatient rehab, Cooper recognized a need for more recovery residences. To help chemically...

Reward raised in Highland Park bomb threat hoax

04/13/13 01:24 AM

By Maggie Srygley / msrygley@smu.edu Highland Park is known by most to have a community that isn’t very frugal when it comes to handing out money. So it doesn’t come as a surprise when the Highland Park PD announced that anonymous donors of the community are offering a reward for information on the school districts recent bomb threats. The price tag on this donation is $30,000. Dallas News reported that Highland Park High school has had to infiltrate restricted entrances to the school, metal detectors, and many new surveillance cameras since the threats that began in January. Police are hoping that the increase in reward will lead someone to come forward with information on the threats and bomb hoaxes. People with information are encouraged to call police at...

PRESS PASS: Tony Romo, not the “Cowboy” the Dallas Cowboys need

04/11/13 12:32 PM

By Courtney Schellin / cschellin@smu.edu Every year the Cowboys start their season with high hopes with Tony Romo leading the way. The problem is, Romo isn’t leading them very far. Actually, he’s not even getting them to the playoffs. Romo is trying to be the “Cowboy” quarterback like we’ve seen from former NFL stars like Brett Favre. The difference is, when Favre went for one deep, he got it where it needs to go. Romo puts it in the hands of his opponents. Last season, Romo put an impressive 4,903 yards up, but with only 28 touchdowns trailed closely with 19 total interceptions, it’s clear why the Cowboys aren’t going places. If Romo wants to be the “Cowboy” the Cowboys need and win a championship, he needs to take some risks, but in the right places -- Rushing. Last...

Uptown this weekend

04/11/13 12:23 PM

By Lauren Adams / ladams@smu.edu What’s up in Uptown this week? Get out your calendar, and mark down a few dates that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re in the mood for an upscale culinary experience or comfort food and competition, Uptown’s got you covered. Thursday, April 11, Fearing’s Restaurant on McKinney will be host to Bravo TV's Chef Jonathan Waxman. The chef, restaurateur and author, commonly referred to as the pioneer of California cuisine, has graced kitchens from coast to coast. Expect unique dishes with fresh, local ingredients and a classic French twist. The dinner is by reservation only and costs $155 per person with optional wine pairings. Call 214.922.4848 for more information. Saturday, April 13, McKinney Avenue Tavern will be hosting the Feed Me...