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New details about the Lake Highlands child starvation investigation
Police are still looking for the remains of 11-year-old Jonathan Ramsey, whom they believe was starved to death by his father and stepmother, according to reports. According to a police report, the boy’s grandfather on his father’s side reported him missing March 30. That came after a year’s worth of … more
In the market for a kayak? It’s show time!
It’s already getting a little warm for running around the lake, so consider getting in the lake.
The White Rock Boat Club and Mariner Sails this Saturday are co-hosting a Big Hobie Kayak Demo Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at White Rock Lake.
Mike Stovall with Mariner Sails tells us … more
Crime: Lake Highlands couple may have starved boy to death
Dallas police believe an 11-year-old boy, Jonathan Ramsey, was starved to death and dumped in an Ellis County field by his father and stepmother, who reportedly live in the Lake Highlands area on Clearwater Drive, which is north of Royal Lane and west of Greenville Ave.
For several months, according … more
This weekend: recycle, see a show and celebrate Tartan Day
Shred your documents and and rid yourself of electronic recyclables at the Lake Highlands Elementary Recycling event, Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 9501 Ferndale. Buy lunch and support the school while you’re there.
White Rock area resident Eric Steele is receiving terrific reviews for “The Midwest Trilogy,” a presentation of … more
Volunteer: Maggie’s House
Many of us know someone whose life has been impacted by alcohol abuse or addiction. If you are interested in helping others who are suffering and trying to get help, the neighborhood nonprofit Maggie’s House, a free recovery place for women near White Rock Lake, offers volunteer opportunities.
Attend a … more
Volunteers needed: It’s My Park Day
This Saturday, March 31, is It’s My Park Day.
Love your neighborhood park but wish it were less trashy? Don’t complain. Instead, do something to help (or better yet, make the adolescent- and teen-aged kids in your house do it).
Below, we’ve listed the Lake Highlands groups that have signed … more
Scene and heard in Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands High School softball team is on a winning streak. At magazine publication time, the girls had won 12 of 12 games.
Ways to help neighborhood nonprofits
A new program for children, teens and families who have experienced the death of someone special in their lives begins this September, and organizers need greeters, kitchen help, computer and office help, group facilitators, artsy people and more to make it happen.
Events for April 2012
The Lake Highlands United Methodist Church welcomes families to its annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Egg Hunt on April 7.
CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB is the Lake Highlands editor and the managing editor of Advocate Magazines. Email chughes@advocatemag.com or follow twitter.com/chughesbabb.
