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.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.… more
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.
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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 two parties … more
‘Dallas’ to film in Bishop Arts Thursday morning
What do you think of these yarn-bombed trees in the Bishop Arts District? They are the work of K Witta, the infamous yarn bomber of Lakewood, aka, Sally Ackerman, who is an Advocate advertising rep known for her yarn designs and her family band, The Ackermans.
She wrapped one tree, … more
Restaurant talk: 303 Bar and Grill
This restaurant in a renovated old house at West Davis and Madison, behind the new Gloria’s, opened this past weekend.
I popped in for drinks with my bestie Saturday afternoon. Problem is, she’s pregnant and I’m on a weight-loss diet that forbids alcohol, sugar and simple carbohydrates. We’re about as … more
Cyclist in ICU after car hit him on Jefferson bridge
Dells District resident Dallas Torres is in ICU at Baylor hospital this morning after undergoing surgery for a broken neck Sunday. A driver hit Torres from behind on the Jefferson Viaduct about 2 p.m. Saturday.
Torres was wearing a helmet, which likely saved his life. When the car hit him, … more
