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Big Mama’s closed?
Big Mama’s Chicken and Waffle at Forest Audelia is closed temporarily, it seems, based on a handwritten sign on the window.
Big Mama’s is located in a sketchy area (see Dallas Police reports), but those big fat waffles were worth the risk and the hassle — line is usually long … more
Mercy rule in school sports: is it necessary?
A few years back, there was much hoopla over a girls basketball game in which The Covenant School of North Dallas beat Dallas Academy of the White Rock area 100-0.
The publicity even resulted a funny stunt by a The Ticket radio team to play a basketball game against the … more
The Bicycle Cafe is open
Good news. The long-awaited Bicycle Cafe at Northwest and Lawther is open.
Well, it was open and it will be open again Tuesday. Looks like Monday might be the closed day. But the rest of the week, they are keeping lengthy hours. According to the website, they are as follows:… more
Police arrest driver involved in Riley Rawlins’ death
Police have arrested a teenager in the vehicular death of Lake Highlands High School student Riley Rawlins.
We told you several weeks ago about 17-year-old Rawlins and his family and friends’ frustrations that the no one was being held accountable for his senseless death.
Yesterday I spoke with Lt. Scott … more
Remember that strange off-duty police/carjacking report? About that …
A few weeks ago we told you about a police officer who allegedly was the victim of an attempted carjacking at the Forest-Audelia intersection, during which she lost her gun.
Readers (as did we) noted the whole story was a little wonky. Police weren’t talking because an investigation was underway, … more
Multifamily living project proposed near White Rock rail station
It seems a real estate developer wants to put apartments, townhomes or lofts — about 350 units — near the White Rock DART station.
A representative from Winston Capital, an investment and real estate development firm, has applied for a zoning change to property at the northwest corner of Northwest … more
Like soccer? These LHHS grads want you to try futsal
You or your kids into soccer? You guys need to get in on this …
If you haven’t yet read our February story about futsal, check it out here.
In short, a couple of Lake Highlands High School grads, twins Esteban and Manuel Mariel are star futsal players, coaches and … more
The people in your neighborhood: ‘Joe the Crossing Guard’
By now, you have hopefully seen the February cover story about neighborhood people who hold ordinary jobs but who touch our lives in extraordinary ways.
When we were looking for folks to include in this piece, we received a load of great suggestions — look to see some of those … more
Canal Clothing open in Hillside Village
Canal Clothing, formerly the staple dress and accessory shop at Salons in the Park at Skillman and Northwest Highway, has moved to Hillside Village at Abrams and Mockingbird.
The boutique temporarily is located next to Romano’s Bakery, but they are remodeling a larger space just to the right of Stein … more
CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB is the Lake Highlands editor and the managing editor of Advocate Magazines. Email chughes@advocatemag.com or follow twitter.com/chughesbabb.
