Preserving East Dallas’ historic homes
Tommye Frey has lived in historic houses her entire life. She grew up in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. , what many would consider an epicenter of historical significance.
Are we choosing churches based on function or faith?
I’ve found that the best place to learn what’s going on in our neighborhood is in the front seat of my car — but only when the back seat is occupied by my sons and their friends.
True crime: A third break-in
“It’s nothing new here, and it doesn’t really frighten me as much as the first time,” says victim Darren Dattalo.
Ask a cop: Home alone … good or bad?
Q: I am a stay-at-home mom who is always playing outside with my 2-year-old son. Our driveway is gated, and our yard is fenced…
When it comes to collecting, this neighborhood couple can’t seem to stop
Sitting with Charles Heard and Sherry Childress in the front room of their neighborhood home, it’s easy to see the two are passionate about certain things.
Tending Tietze
A small but loyal group called the Friends of Tietze Park Foundation wants to raise $20,000 by next year to improve the nine-acre neighborhood green spot.
New athletic complex will serve Woodrow- and city-run athletics
The $1 million facility at Randall Park, on Glasgow Drive across the street from Woodrow, will house soccer, baseball and softball fields.
White Rock Lake Park first in an urban setting honored for wildlife conservation
Last month, White Rock Lake Park became the first public park recognized as a model of land stewardship by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Longtime J.L. Long teacher Sharon Morgan retires
“I started when I was just barely 20,” says Morgan. “But I’ve always taught math, always middle school.”
Neighborhood associations team with the city to repair park facilities
After going 30 years without a facelift, Alan and Eva Trotter thought the White Rock Lake Park tennis court in the Peninsula Neighborhood needed major work.
What should marriage mean in a modern society?
We have taken matrimony for granted. Marriage is such a given in our society that it has gone unquestioned. Until lately.
Third annual Advocate Rosé column
It will always be well-made, inexpensive wine that pairs with hot weather and summer food and is served well-chilled.
