Dallas Council Members Paula Blackmon and Gay Donnell Willis discuss safety, roads and housing concerns
We’ve all done it before — swerved around a pothole before our tire sinks into it, sat through another bumper-to-bumper traffic jam or wondered why [...]
How Lake Highlands’ Scott Goldstein is making Dallas City Hall easier to understand
The idea of City Hall can feel daunting for many residents to understand. Between endless scheduling, zoning plans, budget discussions, town hall meetings and other [...]
Lake Highlands PIDs focus on traffic safety, public art and community spaces
The Lake Highlands and North Lake Highlands Public Improvement Districts are leading several large-scale improvement efforts across the area, including the ongoing Skillman Corridor Master [...]
Whiskers and Soda aims to create a third space for kitties, humans & coffee
If you’re a cat lover, Whiskers and Soda on Garland Road might be paradise. Photography by Lauren Allen At the membership-based cat cafe, felines lounge [...]
Oak Cliff Society of Mahjong creates accessible space for players
Photo courtesy of Oak Cliff Society of Mahjong The Oak Cliff Society of Mahjong (OCSM) is creating more opportunities for residents to learn and play [...]
‘LIGNE MARIO’ reflects on the life and artistry of Mario Zie Chang
Two of the pieces part of LIGNE MARIO, currently on display at Hyphen Space. Photo by Victoria Hernandez. Mario Zie Chang, a resident of Oak [...]
Gateway of Grace to Host Free Community Health Fair
Photo courtesy of Gateway of Grace. Gateway of Grace invites all Lake Highlands residents to attend its Community Health Fair on Saturday, May 30, from [...]
Richardson ISD hosting districtwide job fair Thursday
RISD will host a job fair this Thursday. The Richardson Independent School District will host a job fair this Thursday, May 28 from 3-5 p.m. [...]
Parts of District 10 sprayed after West Nile-positive mosquitoes found
Woman spraying mosquito insect repellent. Photo courtesy of Getty Images The City of Dallas conducted mosquito spraying in portions of Lake Highlands this week after [...]
Mark the calendar for summer food events across Preston Hollow
Photo courtesy of Saint Michael’s Farmers Market There’s nothing like summer in our special corner of the city. The sun is shining, and many delicious [...]
Looking back at the City of Dallas’ 2015 Aquatic Facilities Master Plan
City of Dallas pools are aging. The oldest pool in the city was built in 1947. The newest was built in 1975. And in 2009, [...]
Oh, Darlin’! A new cocktail bar is coming to Henderson Avenue
Screenshot of a post on Darlin’s Instagram page. Cocktail bar Darlin’ is expected to open this summer at 2929 N. Henderson Ave., according to a [...]
A Tale of Two Parks: Harold Simmons Park and Halperin Park are theoretically investing in underserved communities of Dallas
This story has been updated from our June print issue, which was printed May 22, 2026. As of Tuesday, May 26, Tony Moore has transitioned [...]
Oak Cliff Bee Company provides hive management services, including at The Crescent
Winnetka Heights neighbor Chris Chance says he started working with bees at exactly the wrong time. Alexis Islas, Chris Chance and Shannon LaGrave checking in [...]
HuÍtzitzilin Cafe combines coffee, bagels and the feeling of home
Stepping into the quaint 200-square-foot cafe, it’s easy to feel at home. There are toys for kids along the front wall and a corner filled [...]
Checking in with District 1 Council member Chad West
Chad West has served as a council member since May 2019, having been reelected in 2021, 2023 and 2025. Prior to his election to council, [...]
Looking back at the City of Dallas’ 2015 Aquatic Facilities Master Plan
City of Dallas pools are aging. The oldest pool in the city was built in 1947. The newest was built in 1975. And in 2009, [...]
23-lot neighborhood development Tenison Hills at Highland & Barbaree goes vertical
There are two park areas near the entrance and exit for the future Tenison Hills neighbors to enjoy, one of which will have a fire [...]
Dallas Public Library kicks off SMART Summer this weekend
Photo by Victoria Hernandez. The annual reading and learning program SMART Summer kicks off this weekend for the Dallas Public Library with free events, activities [...]
UPDATE: District 13 town hall meeting addresses Preston Royal development, neighborhood concerns
Screenshot from Preston Royal Zoning Case Neighborhood Meeting. During a May 18 neighborhood meeting hosted by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis, Kimley-Horn presented [...]
