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Lake Highlands resident, Realtor and certified North Texas Master Naturalist Jay Forrester snapped this photo of a blotched water snake or Nerodia erythrogaster transversa at the White Rock Lake shoreline along W. Lawther.

He says a lot of people might mistake it for a diamondback, but he’s sticking with his initial assessment.… more

So today I received my Dallas Historical Society e-newsletter, which included an invite to a program called, “The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey,” with special guest and author, Phil Collins …

Double take.

Oh, that’s cute. The Alamo-stuff collector guy has the same name as the British progressive rock … more

At about 9:10 a.m. Tuesday a man walked into the Comerica bank on Garland Road near the Lochwood-Dixon Branch neighborhood, threw a green plastic bag on the counter and said, “I need $45,000 in the bag now,” according to a police report.

He proceeded to display his machete, which he … more

Saturday is Cinco de Mayo. Prepare your body for the extreme celebratory consumption of chips and margaritas with a five or even a ten-mile run. There’s also a 1-miler for the kiddos and slow pokes at the White Rock ‘n’ Roll races.

If you miss online registration, which commences Tuesday … more

Have you seen our May 2012 article about things for kids to do this summer?

Well, here’s another one and it’s pretty good.

Whole Foods in Lakewood is partnering with the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science, The Lab at Lakewood and Studio Arts to provide programming for the wee ones.… more

A police officer from the northeast patrol division, which serves Lake Highlands and much of the White Rock Lake area, was arrested in Mesquite over the weekend for aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana.

Officer Rafael Mendoza allegedly brandished his weapon at a driver on Interstate 30, … more

Last September we filled you in on Woodrow Wilson High School alumnus Greg McCoy‘s rise from the so-called “rougher side of the train tracks” to star high school and collegiate (Texas Christian University/ Rose Bowl) football status.

Now the cornerback is headed for Chicago, where he’ll play for da Bears. … more

Next time you’re out at White Rock Lake, keep an eye out for the for the migrating Canadian geese.

A neighborhood blogger and wildlife enthusiast Bernard Brown caught some images of what he says are migrating geese that stop here on their trip north. The Canadians have a black head, white … more

East Dallas’ Bo Anderson, an 8th grader at St. Bernard school near White Rock Lake who has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, is an artist. His work was selected for a book that will raise money for the Children’s Cancer Fund.

Children’s Cancer Fund will host its 24th Annual Luncheon and Fashion … more

Torchy’s Tacos, the ever expanding taco chain that started several years ago in a trailer in Austin, will open in Casa Linda in the former  Souper Salad spot. I have never eaten at Torchy’s, but based on the menu description, it could very well be a big win.

Thanks to … more