North Dallas

Westhollow Society Considers PID

By Bethany Erickson / December 16, 2015 /

Could your neighborhood, on its own, make enough noise to get the city to pay attention? A few months ago, I attended a break-out session during the Dallas Homeowners League boot camp where Councilman Philip Kingston outlined the best ways to get the city’s attention when it comes to the needs of individual neighborhoods. One…

Naked Sushi and Washboard Abs at 4231 Merrell: Clay Stapp Shows How to Turn it up to 11

By Joanna England / November 24, 2015 /

  Our Clay Stapp. He is always pushing the envelope… I’m sure that’s just how he gets our attention! Whether its mama wanting a bigger house or protection from unscrupulous agents, you have to admit — if the man can get attention this brilliantly, imagine what he can do for a house … But did Stapp take things…

Dallas Public Schools: UPDATE, Kyle Renard Responds

By Bethany Erickson / April 30, 2015 /

Late Wednesday night, Kyle Renard did get back to me regarding my question about her stance on charter schools, since it appeared to change. I’m going to print it in its entirety. I still think that it should’ve been mentioned in her response – after all, the question was about charter schools, with no distinction.…

Dallas Public Schools: A Few More Questions for District 1 Candidate Kyle Renard

By Bethany Erickson / April 29, 2015 /

Kyle Renard, who is running against Edwin Flores for Dallas ISD Board of Trustees, District 1, wasn’t having a really good day yesterday. Called out by the Dallas Morning News, she then got a few questions from me after I uncovered a few more things while doing my rundown of candidate endorsements last week. In…

Alcuin School Granted Baccalaureate Expansion Plans by Dallas City Council

By Candy Evans / April 8, 2015 /

Looking for a home near Churchill Way? That area is about to get a whole lot more secure.  We told you how Alcuin School on Churchill Way offered an olive branch to its neighbors in the form of a private neighborhood patrol that will cost the school $1 million over a ten year commitment period,…