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Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate Magazine promotes local living and covers neighborhood news and stories.
Dallas, Texas
Joined December 2009
When neighbors found out that Chris Penn of East Dallas’ Good Records suffered a traumatic injury, they responded by donating over $130,000.
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Screenshot of GoFundMe page for Chris Penn of East Dallas' Good Records. When people found out that Chris Penn of East Dallas’ Good Records suffered a traumatic injury, they responded by donating...
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Neighbor Chris Heinbaugh has been announced as one of the newest members of the Dallas EDC's Board of Directors.
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Chris Heinbaugh. Photo by Kathy Tran. Neighbor Chris Heinbaugh has been announced as one of the two newest members of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors. The nonprofit...
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OutLoud Voices Afterschool is hosting their free weekly children's program at the Bath House Cultural Center from now until early May.
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Bath House Cultural Center. Photo by Renee Umsted. OutLoud Voices Afterschool is hosting their free weekly program at the Bath House Cultural Center from now until early May. The program, designed...
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Guy Fieri visited the Peavy Road location of Hello Dumpling late last year. The East Dallas dumpling house was featured in Friday night's episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
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Local eatery Hello Dumpling appeared on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives over the weekend. The braised beef soup noodle and chicken rice dumplings were both featured. Photo by Kathy
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is contemplating the closure of La Prada Drive at I-635 for a full reconstruction on Friday, Feb. 28, if weather permits.
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is contemplating the closure of La Prada Drive at I-635 for a full reconstruction on Friday, Feb. 28, if weather...
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Mardi Gras falls on March 4 this year. Still need to order king cake? One local bakery is taking preorders until 5 p.m. tomorrow night.
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Haute Sweets Patisserie has been baking king cakes for about a decade now, and with Mardi Gras right around the corner, Chef Tida Pichakron is keeping the tradition going strong. Fat Tuesday, or the...
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The Dallas Municipal Court is coming to our neighborhood and offering residents the opportunity to resolve outstanding Dallas County citations that are currently in warrant status.
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Dallas City Hall. The Dallas Municipal Court is coming to our neighborhood and offering residents the opportunity to resolve outstanding Dallas County citations that are currently in warrant status....
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A Black History Month Living History Panel Discussion will be taking place at the J. Eric Jonsson Central Library on Sunday, Feb. 23.
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Dig Into Dignity, a Black History Month Living History Panel Discussion, will be taking place at the J. Eric Jonsson Central Library O’Hara Hall, on the seventh floor,...
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Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space will be hosting a diaper distribution event on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Owenwood auditorium from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space on John West Road. Photo by Renee Umsted. Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space will be hosting a diaper distribution event on Saturday, Feb. 22 within the Owenwood auditorium...
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The City has issued winter weather safety guidelines for residents, and the Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response has released updates regarding the City’s response to this winter weather event.
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Inclement weather conditions are expected to continue through Friday, Feb. 21. The City has issued winter weather safety guidelines and the Office of Emergency...
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Neiman Marcus’ flagship store in downtown Dallas will shutter on March 31. While the Marcus name has undeniably made its mark Citywide as one of the founding families, they also have a rich history in our neighborhood.
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Photo via @neimanmarcus on Instagram. Neiman Marcus’ flagship store in downtown Dallas will shutter on March 31. This news comes less than a year after the company’s merger with Saks Fifth Avenue and...
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The Senate District 23 Town Hall Meeting will be held at the White Rock YMCA on Gaston Avenue, this Saturday, Feb. 22.
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White Rock YMCA. Photo by Danny Fulgencio. The Senate District 23 Town Hall Meeting will be held at the White Rock YMCA on Gaston Avenue, this Saturday, Feb. 22. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 11:30...
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District 9 (Paula Blackmon) will begin new wastewater main construction this week. Find out which street portions will be temporarily closed.
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New wastewater main construction. Photo courtesy of the City of Dallas Water Utilities Facebook. District 9 (Paula Blackmon) will begin wastewater main construction this week. Portions of Garland...
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District 2 Library Commissioner Katherine Leal Unmuth has been appointed as the Chair of the Municipal Library Board (MLB).
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images. District 2 Library Commissioner Katherine Leal Unmuth has been appointed as the Chair of the Municipal Library Board (MLB). The MLB, made up of members appointed by...
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District 9 representative Leroy Tamfu was appointed to be the Vice Chair of the Dallas Youth Commission on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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City Hall District 9 representative Leroy Tamfu was appointed to be the Vice Chair of the Dallas Youth Commission on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The District 9 resident and senior at the Barack Obama Male...
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Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center raised a record-breaking $90,000 during their fifth annual Mahjong for a Mission event.
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Mahjong for a Mission event. Photo by Tamytha Cameron. Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) raised a record-breaking $90,000 during their fifth annual Mahjong for a Mission event on Saturday,...
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The City will be hosting a 2024 Bond Project engagement session at the Samuell Grand Recreation Center on Thursday, Feb. 13.
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Samuell-Grand Recreation Center. Photography by Renee Umsted. The City will be hosting a 2024 Bond Project engagement session at the Samuell Grand Recreation Center on Thursday, Feb. 13. From 9:00...
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The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation’s annual senior scholarship program has opened this year’s applications.
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Woodrow Wilson High School. The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation's annual senior scholarship program has opened this year's applications. Open until March 3, Woodrow seniors can choose...
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The Hollywood Santa Monica Neighborhood Association has announced the 31st annual Hollywood Home Tour dates.
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Hollywood home featured in 2025 Home Tour. Photo courtesy of Jessica Robertson. The Hollywood Santa Monica Neighborhood Association has announced the 31st annual Hollywood Home Tour dates. The home...
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District 14 (Paul Ridley) is hosting a community meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Lakewood Library.
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Photo by Danny Fulgencio. District 14 (Paul Ridley) is hosting a community meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Lakewood Library. The meeting, starting at 6:00 p.m., will be discussing Zoning Case...
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