The contents of Courtney Roberts’ bedroom — bed brimming with fuzzy stuffed animals, windowsills stocked with horseback-riding awards and soccer trophies, walls adorned in puppy pictures and kitty calendars, and shelves upon shelves of books — give us a glimpse into her 9-year-old mind. The St. Patrick Catholic School fourth-grader … more

Small ways that you can make a big difference for neighborhood nonprofits

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… at Northlake Beauty Salon, 10233 E. Northwest Highway. The salon is selling 2010 calendars that benefit Golden Retriever of North Texas. The calendar features photos and stories of golden retrievers that have been … more

Their personalities are so magnetic that they can’t carry credit cards. Their charm is so contagious that vaccines have been created for it. The grass is greener on whatever side of the fence they are on. They are …

The most interesting people in Lake Highlands

1. Maryon … more

Lake Highlands resident and former schoolteacher Carol Kent once served on the Richardson ISD school board, but now she serves as our neighborhood’s state representative. Here she tells us what that’s like, and gives us a glimpse at her likes, interests and family.

What’s the most interesting job you’ve ever … more

There’s more good news about housing prices in Lake Highlands. The final six months of 2009 were even better than the first six months, as measured by the fifth Advocate Home Price Snapshot, compiled with the help of Ron Burch at Coldwell Banker.

That means Lake Highlands continues to lead … more

Reporter Manny Mendoza is faced with evidence that he is a member of a dying breed of journalists. Mark Birnbaum is a filmmaker specializing in probing documentaries about people and their plights.

When the two paired up on a project, it was a match made in media purgatory. Their movie, … more

“Lighting Master Plan Implementation” is listed number seven on the Dallas Parks/ White Rock Lake Conservancy list of priorities. The estimated cost is $1.8 million. So far there is $400,000 allocated for the project, which will cover the first phase. The lighting of specific areas at the lake will happen … more

Spanish sparkling wine, or cava, are some of the best values in the world. The Casteller Brut Rose is another reason why.… more

Winterfest is this weekend at Norbuck Park and Advocate Back Talk has the details.… more