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Belle Nora mansion, a sweet sweet-16 gift
Yesterday the Morning News (behind the paywall) reported the sale of Belle Nora mansion on White Rock Lake and Karen Eubank here has the whole reality TV-worthy story behind the sale. Teaser: it includes a 16th birthday and a ginormous pink bow.
Yes, I am afraid it’s true. Businessman Dave … more
East Dallas’ ties to new Glenn Close movie, “Albert Nobbs”
Trivial but interesting connection as movie award season approaches: John Amend, the real estate executive who lives in a White Rock Lake mansion, and his wife Teresa are uncle and aunt to movie producer Bonnie Curtis whose credits include Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, AI and Jurassic Park.
According to a … more
Meet musical artist Lyndsey Jones
In the January issue, we spotlighted young jazz singer and White Rock area dweller Lyndsey Jones. You can see her Jan. 19 at Terilli’s on Greenville.
Lyndsey’s current album, “What a Day,” consists of jazzy covers from Alicia Keys, Van Morrison and Sara Bareilles, plus an original — the title … more
Dallas police: Nominate a volunteer of the year
Based on the many stories we’ve reported about volunteers in our neighborhood, we know that when it comes to crime watch and associated pro bono work, there is some heavy competition for Volunteer of the Year, not that any of these altruistic souls do it for the recognition.
Nonetheless, if … more
Dallas Indoor Soccer Center to open at Northwest-Plano
An indoor soccer center at Plano and Northwest Hwy. could open as soon as the second week of January …
That’s according to Juan Villa Jr. who will run the place along with his father Juan Villa Sr.
Villa Jr. says they are putting the finishing touches on a 60ft. … more
Food talk: Greenling expands to Dallas
The web-based organic grocery delivery company, Greenling, is expanding to the Dallas area soon. They have been operating in Austin and San Antonio for the past five years.
According to a news release, “Beginning in late January, customers can go online and browse the largest selection of local and organic … more
Artist in residence: Lyndsey Jones
“I want to make it big,” says the 21-year-old White Rock resident with a laugh. The question, “What are your hopes for the future?” was admittedly a silly one.
TV Christmas through the years
From All in the Family to The Office, New York magazine put together this entertaining, “mushy” and funny two-minute video comprising 40 TV Christmas moments. From Advocate Media, merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus … and general holiday season!
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Shoe Guy delivers to homeless
The East Dallas “shoe guy” Saturday delivered 33 pair of gently used shoes to people who are homeless, living on the streets of Downtown. He aims to deliver a total of 1,000 this season.
In the December issue, we suggested you offer up your old running shoes to The Shoe Guy, … more
Pave the Way brings in $130,000 for White Rock
The final White Rock Lake Centennial event, Pave the Way brick dedication and ribbon cutting, was Saturday.
City officials and State Representative Kenneth Sheets Saturday gathered for the final White Rock Lake Centennial event.
Attendees — Sheets, city council members Sheffie Kadane and Angela Hunt; Joan Walne, president of Dallas … more
CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB is editor of Lake Highlands and managing editor of Advocate Magazines. Email chughes@advocatemag.com or follow twitter.com/chughesbabb.
