Moss Haven Elementary's learning garden
Moss Haven moms have a reputation for being a force to be reckoned with.
Checking in with John Shorter
When John graduates from the University of North Texas this month, he will be the first in his family to earn a college degree.
Unstoppable high school seniors
Growing up is seldom easy, but for a few Lake Highlands students it has been especially tough.
The Lake Highlands Summer Camp Guide
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean students should stop learning, and you don’t have send your kid to a camp far away.Sneak peek: White Rock Dog Park renovations
Tonight at 6 p.m., Dallas Park Board member Gerry Worrall hosts a meeting at Winfrey Point to address the recent parking vs. park dust-up, of course, as well as other improvements to White Rock Lake. One of the focal points of the meeting is the White Rock Dog Park, and … more
Marathon registration kicks off with a Miller 64 and some miles
Registration for the December MetroPCS White Rock Marathon opens June 1. The price is lower if you register early, before July 31, by the way. To celebrate the onset of marathon training season, the WRM folks will host a 6.4 kilometer race at the Bath House at White Rock Lake … more
Win a Kindle Fire, help Forest Meadow DI team
The 7th grade Destination Imagination team from Forest Meadow Junior High has advanced to the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee after a successful state tournament in April. They’re long on creativity but short on funds for their trip, so they’re selling Kindle Fire raffle tickets to help offset the costs … more
Exchange Club presents teacher and student awards
Lake Highlands High School seniors Sarah Penny and Lee Leuder were named Youth of the Year by the Lake Highlands Exchange Club Friday at the annual awards breakfast. Sarah is Homecoming Queen and Wrangler captain will attend the University of Texas in the fall. Lee is VP of both the … more
Advocate Giveaway: Taste Addison passes
Taste Addison, the three-day food festival, kicks off this Friday, from 6 p.m. to midnight. This year’s event will feature food from more than 60 Addison restaurants, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations and wine tasting seminars, carnival rides, midway games and more.
The 5th person and the 10th person to email “I … more
Wildcat baseball team makes music video during rain delay
Ever wondered what high school baseball players do during a rain delay?
When the Wildcats traveled to Temple Friday for the second round of the playoffs, they had to remain on the bus due to dangerous lightning in the area. With all that energy confined in that small space, it … more
Police describe suspects in Katy Trail crimes
The Dallas Police Department today released new details about a string of violent assaults and/or robberies along the Katy Trail as well as other parts of the city. As many as 11 recent incidents — including the mugging of both a jogger and of a woman leaving the Katy Trail … more
Bicycle Cafe is ‘for sale’
The Bicycle Cafe, which only opened a few months ago and which we just recently featured in the Advocate‘s dining section, is up for sale.
They served up good, healthy sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, juices, beers and so forth but now they are selling, based on the restaurant’s Facebook status:… more
Photos: Healing Hands Tablescapes Luncheon
Charity Wallace has logged a million miles and traveled to 60 countries as part of George W. Bush’s presidential staff. She’s served as Deputy Chief of Protocol (Nancy Brinker was Chief) and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush. She spent Friday heaping praise upon Healing Hands Ministries.
“What you … more
