He was only 10 years old when the French freighter Grandcamp exploded at the Texas City docks, but Lake Highlands resident RAYMOND DUPUY remembers the morning of April 16, 1947, like it was yesterday. Sixty years ago this month, Dupuy was playing tops on his school grounds when he heard … more

Ask Kathy Stewart about retail development in Lake Highlands, and especially in the center of the neighborhood, and she can offer various perspectives. There’s the perspective of a 24-year Lake Highlands resident. There’s the perspective of the president of the White Rock Valley neighborhood association, which includes the intersection of … more

An abandoned treasure, tucked away from view, waits for the right person to appreciate its value. The book’s cover may be worn or its pages ever-so-slightly creased, but to the right someone, it’s priceless. Stacked among piles of old novels and Texas tales in David Grossblatt’s store, it may take … more

When his 17-year-old son, Jacob, decided to restore a vintage car, Richard Andrews began scoping out Chevelles, Camaros and Mustangs throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They eventually found a Denton seller offering a ’66 Mustang Pony Coupe and drove up to see it.

While examining the car, Andrews cracked open … more

For more than 20 years, neighborhood resident SHAWN PATRELLO has been making people laugh. While he started out as an improv comedian, his latest incarnation has led him to a much more challenging, albeit fulfilling, side to laughter. A year ago, Patrello added clowning to his résumé, and now at … more

The world smells better because of neighborhood resident Jim Nevitt and his brother, Andrew. Their family business, Nevitt Fragrances, primarily creates fragrance oils used in household products like candles, potpourri and cosmetics. Their father, Joe Nevitt, bought into the little start-up company back in the ’80s, and Andrew says that … more

SIZZLING
Dip into the Queso Flameado, a flaming iron pan full of white cheese, crusted on the bottom, and served with warm tortillas. ¡Que delicioso!
Mexicali Restaurant
11277 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 148
 
TOOTHACHE
Satisfy your sweet tooth with the fabulous chocolate indulgence — flourless cake with pecans, chocolate … more