When your doorbell is a piano
What is 4 feet tall, bright red, has 88 keys and alerts you to visitors? Your doorbell, of course. But only if you’re…
One man’s trash is another man’s Elvis-themed bathroom
Elvis’s dressing room. A 1920’s speakeasy. Sun Records studio. The iconic red Pegasus. Sights to see? Sure, if you’re visiting the Old East Dallas…
How neighborhood women used data to revolutionize women’s health in Texas
How a group of East Dallas church women and friends organized to improve women’s access to affordable healthcare It was Jan. 21, 2017, Inauguration…
Patti Vinson: Take your family on a free neighborhood hike with these expert guides
Walk with a naturalist Nature-Deficit Disorder. It’s a thing. Though not an official medical diagnosis, the disorder is a phrase coined by nature advocate…
This neighbor is moved by the artistic energy of East Dallas
Feeling the groove S. Chuck McCarter has always felt our neighborhood’s artistic energy. He uses meditation to tap that energy like a keg, letting…
The Bob Dylan of East Dallas: Minstrel and minister sings of social justice
Righteous music Walk with me down by the lakeside Just as the sun disappears We’ll skip a few stones on the smooth side One…
The East Dallasites you can see in the Dallas Holiday Parade
These East Dallasites get behind the scenes at the annual Christmas parade Giant balloons, marching bands, festive floats, celebrities in fancy cars — now…
A beacon from White Rock Center of Hope
This Garland Road nonprofit provides peace of mind for those in need White Rock Center of Hope has some impressive numbers to share. Since…
Belmont Avenue couple goes the distance to save an injured pup
Three legs and two countries It began as the trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu but it became a rescue mission. Planes, train…
Fowl problems: Liesl McQuillan is the damsel to call when ducklings are in distress
Scroll through the Lakewood Facebook page, the gossipy but addictive social media site, and you’ll see the usual posts: Neighbors seeking a reliable plumber…
Stranger things pulled from White Rock Lake
And the people who keep our shoreline sparkling White Rock Lake, you’ve got some explaining to do. If only your shores could speak, maybe…
Patti Vinson: From juggling to building ukuleles for Edie Brickell
Uking it out The soft strum of a ukulele conjures feelings of cool and kitsch, like the “Arthur Godfrey Show” and “Laugh In.” Tiny…
