by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 12, 2011 | Business, Education
By Ellen Childress Maybe just changing the name from 2-Points to White Rock East has had some kind of transformational influence, but there is definitely a change for the better in our part of far East Dallas. The word this week from Principal Megan Barringer at...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 11, 2011 | Recreation
By Ellen Childress The Harry Stone Recreation Center (2403 Millmar) closed at the end of August for renovation. The design and remodeling includes a circular, glass-enclosed office at the front of the building, a 1500 square foot, state-of-the-art fitness center,...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 7, 2011 | Education, Land use, News, Recreation
The Ferguson Road Initiative’s vision to build a library in far East Dallas is now a reality. Located at 9150 Ferguson Road, the White Rock Hills Branch Library is scheduled to open in early 2012. The sculpture by Jon Barlow Hudson is inspired by the ancient concept...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 5, 2011 | Issues, Land use
By Gary Lawler [dropcap2]T[/dropcap2]he Greater Casa View Alliance held town hall meetings in January and May of this year to develop a vision for the Upper Ferguson Road Corridor from Oates Drive to LBJ Freeway. Omniplan, a 55-yr-old architectural and planning firm,...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 4, 2011 | Fundraising
By Vikki Martin President There are many great stories about FRI and its impact over the last dozen years, but the one that seems to stick with people is the origin story — My new bicycle was stolen from our home, leaving Rob and I with a choice. Would we move...
