More than a friendly face
Crossing guard, organization leader, mailman — these neighbors are ordinary people. But, oh boy, do they have stories to tell.
Campo Modern Country Bistro
At this bistro, presentation is key. Chef Matt McAllister studied art before becoming part of the Dallas culinary scene.
The king of Oak Cliff barbecue
Most old-time Cliffites recall Red Bryan's as one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable restaurants. And they would be right.
Q&A: OC fixture Jason Roberts
Who's more recognizable in our neighborhood than this guy? In Oak Cliff, he's utterly ubiquitous.
Neighborhood business buzz
Bolsa's sister market concept, Bolsa Mercado, is now open in the former Kemp Garage space on West Davis.
Dual-language program expanding
These fifth-graders are the first class of Rosemont Elementary's dual-language program. Almost all of them started the program as kindergartners.
Events for February 2012
The third annual Dash for the Beads winds around the Bishop Arts District in support of the beautification of Oak Cliff. All proceeds benefit FIDO Oak Cliff.
Scene and heard in Oak Cliff
Kiera Cotten and Kael Alford watch the 2011 Oak Cliff Mardi Gras parade, along with thousands. Mardi Gras Oak Cliff 2012 takes place Feb. 16-17.The Garden Lady: What to plant in January
Editor’s note: This is the first in what we expect to be a weekly blog from Andrea Bithell of Oak Cliff Organics, who is in charge of the teaching farm at Paul Quinn College.
Winter planting can provide delicious produce throughout the year. With spring 2012 only 48 days away,… more
Builder abandons low-income project in Kings Highway
An apartment builder that was planning to apply for a tax credit to build subsidized housing on Stevens Forest Drive, near Rosemont Elementary, has backed out of that plan.
Councilman Scott Griggs told the Kings Highway Neighborhood Association the builder had submitted a pre-application for the low-income housing tax credit.… more
The Belmont wants to hear your love stories
Ever share a kiss on the balcony at BarBelmont? Did your sweetheart first catch your eye at the Belmont pool? If you’ve got a tale of romance, love or even heartbreak, the Belmont wants to hear it.
“We are asking our guests to write in to share their tales of… more
Benefit for injured cyclist is Saturday
Misty Green of Oak Cliff was seriously injured a few weeks ago during a social bike tour in McKinney. She suffered broken bones and a fracture in her neck.
Like Dallas Torres, the cyclist injured on the Jefferson Viaduct recently, Green was wearing a helmet. Unlike Torres, Green doesn’t have… more
The death of a spouse: A story told through the internet
In our January magazine, I lamented the demise of printed newspapers, proving that I’m obviously old-school in terms of my daily reading habits. A number of you, primarily middle-aged sorts from what I could gather, sent me your thoughts and general agreement that the ability to rummage through actual newspaper… more
Dallas Zoo seeks volunteers
The zoo and the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park are seeking volunteers. Applicants must be 18 or older and provide references, along with proof of a negative tuberculosis test.
For more information, contact amy.glover@dallaszoo.com or 469.554.7450.
We profiled the longest-serving Dallas Zoo volunteer, Marietta Janak, in the November Advocate.
Monday movie highlights local students who built Calatrava bridge replica
The Trinity Trust will host a red carpet event for the premiere of the film “Calatrava Student Constructors” this coming Monday, Jan. 23 at the Texas Theatre.
The movie documents a dozen students from local public and private schools, including Townview and Bishop Dunne, building a 20-by-8-foot replica of Dallas’… more
Dirt is turning on new Winnetka Heights apartment complex
Crews have started on the dirt work at West Davis and Rosemont, where Wood Partners is planning Alta West, a 207-unit apartment complex. It is expected to open by April 2013.
Bishop Avenue overhaul to be complete in April
A $3.2 million street improvement project on Bishop Avenue will result in bike lanes, fewer lanes for cars, better sidewalks, more lighting, tree plantings and benches. It is expected to be completed in April, City Council member Delia Jasso announced at a meeting Tuesday night.
Construction started on the project,… more
Celebration planned for Houston Street Viaduct centennial
The Houston Street Viaduct was built in 1912, and Go Oak Cliff is planning a 100th birthday celebration for it this spring.
Details are yet to come, but Jason Roberts of Go Oak Cliff says the group is planning to close the bridge for the celebration.
That makes… more
