Country music artist Lori McCracken

Country music artist Lori McCracken

A graphic designer by day, McCracken is amping up her music focus after a childhood in East Texas honkytonks with her musician parents.

Time Out Tavern

Time Out Tavern

You'll find everyone from blue-collar workers to corporate executives at this dive at Lovers and Inwood.

Over-the-top athletes

Over-the-top athletes

They aren’t paid, but these neighbors are dedicated to their sports — and they're pretty darn good.

Commercial Real Estate Women Dallas

Commercial Real Estate Women Dallas

The local nonprofit marks 30 years of helping women succeed in commercial real estate.


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Free yoga at Twist Power in September

Have you always wanted an excuse to watch the sunrise, while holding a steady breath in mountain pose? Twist Power Yoga is offering free yoga sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 a.m. for the entire month of September.

Amy Johnson, manager and instructor at Twist Power Yoga, says… more

St. Monica’s student receives Catholic Foundation award

The Jethusby Fund of the Catholic Foundation presented its first round of awards to eight Hispanic students in the Dallas area, including Alexa de la Garza, a sixth grader at St. Monica’s Catholic School.

The scholarship covers up to 50 percent of tuition to attend a Catholic school for the… more

This weekend: Football, karaoke, vocal concert and beach party

Football rivals W.T White High School and Hillcrest High School will play Friday, Sept. 3 at Franklin Stadium, 7:30-10 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Jerami’s Bar and Grill is offering karaoke at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept 6.

Listen to the… more

LBJ is No. 3 most congested road in Texas

That’s according to a new report by the Texas Department of Transportation, which ranks the top 100 most congested roadways in the state. I knew LBJ was the worst in Dallas, but I was a little surprised to see that it beat out Woodall Rogers.

I’m sure nearby residents who… more

Mattito’s opens at Forest and Central

We’ve been talking about the next Tex-Mex joint, Mattito’s, plans to open in Preston Hollow with a 1,200 square-foot patio. The restaurant has finally opened its doors in the old Dixie House space at Forest and Central across from Medical City. Mattito’s has popular locations downtown and in Frisco.

Is air quality important or not?

Here’s an interesting juxtaposition of headlines from this morning’s DMN:

“Natural gas taxis going to the front of the line at Love Field.”

“Solo drivers may be able to buy way onto Dallas HOV lanes.”

On the one hand, our government leaders are busting the chops of small, individual-owned taxis… more

City unveils plans for Northaven Trail

Within the next year, the neighborhood will have a trail that stretches from Central to Preston with crossings along the way — and it will be the only segment of the city’s overall system directly running east and west.

“This is a pretty major corridor,” said Kris Brown, principal of… more

Wine review: Château l’Ermitage Rosé 2009

I was drinking rose the other day, and a question came up. Why, if so many roses are supposed to be dry, do some California roses seem sweet?

Two reasons. One is the idea of perception of sweetness, in which our brains assume that something that tastes fruity is going… more

Bar Method workout studio now open

More news from the Inwood Village: The exercise trend that has claimed celebrity clients and been featured in national health and fitness magazines made its way to our neighborhood last week.

The Bar Method burns fat and sculpts muscle using techniques that aren’t quite like yoga or pilates. The non-impact… more

Register team for Sept. Freedom Run, get free food and drinks this week

“Lace up. Get Motivated. Let Freedom Run!” That, from organizers of the Sept. 9 Freedom Run, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers organized the run as an opportunity to honor the heroes and victims of 9/11. Race profits benefit the Assist… more

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