Woodrow Wilson High School

School Food Pantries Feed Students, With Community Help

By Bethany Erickson / October 5, 2017 /

If you just walked down the halls of Woodrow Wilson High, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell that some students would need the assistance of a food pantry. But, like far too many students that attend Dallas ISD schools, the only meals some kids at Woodrow got came from the cafeteria. There simply wasn’t…

So Your School Needs a New Principal: The Worried Parent’s Guide

By Bethany Erickson / July 24, 2017 /

Have you ever wondered how a new principal is chosen in Dallas? Chances are, it’s a thing you never really thought about — until you had to. Last week, Lakewood Elementary parents found out that their principal was not returning for the coming school year, and Lipscomb Elementary found out that Woodrow’s gain in Roxanne…

Three Cheers for a Refreshed Ranch on Yosemite, With Mucho Surprises in the Back

By Karen Eubank / November 26, 2016 /

Nothing warms our hearts more than a Ranch-style home, especially a refreshed ranch. This all-American house style was popularized in the 1950’s, notably by architect Cliff May, and quickly became the iconic suburban home. The simple informal design captured the imaginations and suited the lifestyles of the post-war generation. What goes around, comes around and…

Hollywood Heights Classic Tudor Beautifully Remodeled by Bella Vista Company

By Karen Eubank / September 3, 2016 /

Hollywood Heights is one of those picturesque neighborhoods filmmakers love. It’s quaint, charming, and has a unique character. The vast majority of homes were built in the 1920s and ‘30s in a variety of styles, from Spanish eclectic to Craftsman, but the most coveted are the classic Tudor homes. In fact, speculation runs high that…

Do You Have the Next SCHOOL+HOUSE?

By Bethany Erickson / June 29, 2016 /

When you have an idea in your head, sometimes it sounds way more awesome rattling around in your brain than when it actually happens. I’m happy to report that this was not the case last night. A steady stream of parents with children in Dallas ISD schools, Lakewood residents, Realtors and more came by the…