In the zone

When the office of development services receives a request for rezoning property in Lake Highlands, it decides what to recommend to the City Plan Commission and City Council by referring to the District 10 Strategic Plan, adopted June 2006. The plan is based on input from a … more

There’s a house in Lake Highlands where shaggy-haired musicians come and go, sometimes playing their tunes late into the night.

You’d think such activity might rub neighbors within the tranquil Merriman Park borders the wrong way. But Tom Bidwell’s neighbors don’t mind — they might not even notice.

Fans of … more

As a young woman with a master’s degree in social work, neighborhood resident Molly Bogen had her pick of career paths in line with serving a society in need. But Bogen had a special spot in her heart for senior citizens, a population she felt was too neglected. She landed … more

During the first few months at her new job, Kelly Gregan went on a prostitution sting, cleaned up a homeless encampment, and was fitted for a bulletproof vest.

Gregan is the new Lake Highlands Community Prosecutor, employed by the Dallas attorney’s office. She’s the city’s ninth community prosecutor and the … more

A.L. Nickerson caught the community gardening bug while training to be a Dallas Master Gardener.

He led tours at the East Dallas Community Garden on Fitzhugh and helped build the infrastructure for Hope Community Garden near the Tenison Park golf courses and Our Saviour Community Garden on Jim Miller.

But … more

TAPAS TO TUNE
This cozy neighborhood spot features live music Friday nights. Try the crab and artichoke soufflé, a favorite of café regulars.
Café Lago
9219 Garland

FARE TRADE
Jazz tunes and outdoor dining make it a cool hangout — until summertime, that is — to share Greek and Italian-inclined … more

THE VICTIM: Jenny Weber
THE CRIME: Burglary of a motor vehicle
DATE: Friday, March 7
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 3240 W. Lawther

White Rock Lake is the place to go for a scenic jog.

That’s what several neighborhood resident told out-of-towner Jenny Weber, who was in Lake Highlands last month … more

Kindergarten roundup! It’s the time of year when area elementary schools open their doors to share with parents of preschoolers information about the school’s faculty, programs, opportunities and accomplishments. I recently spoke at one of these programs and shared some RISD insights and personal observations about the public school journey. … more