The Oak Cliff Mardi Gras parade is on Sunday, February 7th and one of Oak Cliff’s favorite sons, Jimmie Vaughan will be serving as the Grand Marshal. There is a limit to the number of people who can ride on the float. If you would like to ride on the
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Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School has quite a few angels left on their Angel Tree that represent a less fortunate child in Oak Cliff that would be very appreciative of a bit of generosity. Thursday, December 17 is the date by which all gifts are to be delivered to the
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The City of Dallas has announced various street closures Saturday and Sunday in connection with the Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K and Fun Run and the Dallas Marathon Saturday: The Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K and one-mile Fun Run will take place from 8 to 11 a.m., starting and finishing at the
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Help us welcome our new neighbors to West Kessler. Eric & Teri at 903 Bison Trail Brian & Sergio at 707 Kessler Woods Trail Matt & Jason at 714 Kessler Woods Trail Johnathan at 804 Kessler Woods Trail Laura & Jason at 2203 Stevens Wood Lane Stuart & Nan at 2225
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Dec. 4 – Jan. 15 | This annual exhibit, now in its 20th year, honors the patron saint of Mexico. This year’s exhibit is the start of an art exchange between the Oak Cliff Cultural Center and the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso. Art teachers from those schools
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We were so lucky to have a few minutes to sit down with Seis for this Paws Profile. Seis is always so busy, and trying to get a minute to interview her is almost impossible. She finally sat down and let us in on her best kept secrets. What is
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The painting has started! Thanks to a grant from the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League, WKNA has arranged for the curbside painting of house numbers. Photo by Earl Stewart
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You are invited to a meeting to provide your input on potential amendments to the Dallas Development Code that may have some bearing on residential neighborhoods. City Council Committees have been discussing accessory dwelling units and non-required fences. The meeting will be an opportunity for staff to receive initial thoughts
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Saturday, December 5, 2015 (10:00am – 2:00pm) The Dallas Children’s Health Holiday Parade will take place in downtown Dallas starting Market Street and Commerce Street and finishing at City Hall Plaza. The City of Dallas has approved the following road closures for the parade. PRE EVENT SET UP: 9:00am (on Friday,
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Free outdoor libraries are a popular tool for encouraging vibrant, connected public spaces and increasing access to books. In Dallas, the Little Free Libraries program has brought together local artists, designers, and community leaders to design and build a range of public outdoor book exchanges. All libraries operate under the
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Dallas CERT training emphasizes personal accountability for self, family and community by stressing the importance of personal preparedness and accountability. Prior to an emergency, CERT members are expected to have an awareness of their own neighborhoods, and to pre-determine possible evacuation sites that will facilitate effective, safe and rapid response to
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November 2015 Yard of the Month honors go to 726 N Hampton Road. Shawn and Eugene have had the most improved yard this year!
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October 2013 Yard of the Month honors go to 920 Bison Trail. Robby and Sarah have created a beautiful lawn and gardens to enjoy throughout the fall season.
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900 Bison Trail is September’s Yard of the Month. The lushious tropical plants underneath the tall tree canopy surround the beautiful home’s dark color scheme. Crape myrtle trees add bright pops of pink to the shaded green landscape.
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803 North Oak Cliff Boulevard has won West Kessler’s – August Yard of the Month honors once again! Allen Powell and Angel Martinez have one of the most beautiful, and well manicured yards in North Oak Cliff. Definitely a sight to enjoy, and provide inspiration for others. Thank you gentlemen!
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