More than just a friendly face
Bartender, postman, retailer, cashier — these neighbors are ordinary people. But, oh boy, do they have stories to tell.
Q&A: Chuck Connor of White Rock Skate
This Lord of the Rink, who hasn't missed a day of work in about 40 years, has kept the place looking and feeling just like it did in the '70s.
Great breakfasts: JJs Cafe
Flavored pancakes include strawberry, chocolate chip, blueberry, Hawaiian and banana nut topped with bananas, pecans and caramel syrup.
Lake Highlands High grads fuel futsal boom
If twin brothers Esteban and Manuel Mariel had their druthers, all the kids would be playing the sport. But don't mix it up with indoor soccer.
LifeNet helps neighbors back on their feet
Nine years ago, Chelsia Williams’ life was a mess. But she found this Lake Highlands-based nonprofit, and her life slowly started turning around.
Aron's Errands does the running for you
Aron Northington McDonald turned her love of running errands into a business, launching the Lake Highlands-based service just before Christmas.
Artist in residence: Elizabeth Housewright
The Lake Highlands AP art student recently won the Tale of One City art contest, sponsored by SMU's online literary magazine of the same name.
Neighborhood business buzz
The Shops at Park Lane has announced that Bloomingdale's, The Outlet Store will open this spring.
Events for February 2012
The Dallas Opera and Dallas Children’s Theater have joined forces to present 'Doctor Miracle,' a comedic, one-act opera.
Scene and heard in Lake Highlands
Kindergarteners at White Rock Elementary brought in pajamas to donate to the Richardson ISD Clothes Closet in December.Wine review: Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2009
White wines from France’s Rhone region aren’t particularly well known and, at least in this country, don’t get all that much respect. You don’t see many of them on store shelves or restaurant wine lists, and you don’t see many of them reviewed, for that matter.
Which is a shame, … 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
City approves LH Town Center HUD loan application; now we wait
Without much fanfare, the Dallas City Council last week approved a HUD loan application that would provide up-front financing for Prescott Realty to construct the initial phase of the Lake Highlands Town Center, including the grocery store anchor. Councilman Jerry Allen, who represents our neighborhood, says the application has been … more
Orchestra boosters host bake sale this week
This is a great week to have a sweet tooth. Volunteers in the Lake Highlands Area Orchestra Club are baking up your favorite homemade treats, including cupcakes, cookies and, yes, even muffins. They’ll also offer raffle tickets for a chance to win Target gift cards and Amazing Jake’s fun cards.… more
Wildcats earn individual honors
Congratulations are in order for several members of the Wildcat football team who earned individual honors for their achievements on the field and in the classroom.
Will Moomaw has been named to the Elite All-State Academic Team, the only player in our district or in the entire City of Dallas … more
Donate to RISD PTA Used Book Fair
The Richardson ISD Council of PTAs is hosting its 30th annual Used Book Fair Feb. 16-19, so area schools are collecting books over the next two weeks to be sorted and sent to Dal-Rich Shopping Center at Coit and Beltline.
If you’d like to offload some of your extra books, … more
Local corporations win money for Texas Scottish Rite
The Dallas White Rock Marathon last week hosted the awards ceremony for the winning relay teams from December’s SMU Cox Corporate Relay Challenge, which took place at the White Rock Marathon. Winning teams’ prize money was donated to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in the winners’ names.
Sewell dominated the competition, … more
