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It has been one year since the reconstruction of LBJ Freeway began amid last February’s winter storm. The 17-mile-long, $3.2 billion project has at least four more years to go. Listen to our podcast with the developers, addressing some the concerns last year.

We’ve seen the demolition or partial demolition … more

If you ever wanted to see what our neighborhood public schools are up to, this is your chance. The Northwest Council of PTAs host Open House events this week.

Review curriculum, meet the principals, teachers and other parents. Plus, you can learn about all the extended learning opportunities and extra-curricular … more

Marsh Middle School has come a long way over the past decade or so, and there’s no doubt that the ROTC program has played a major part. We’ve written about the program several times in the Advocate.

Later this month, the PBS show “Ideas in Action With Jim Glassman” … more

Garden Happy Hour is 4-6 p.m. Friday at North Haven Gardens, featuring local wine from Times Ten Cellars, beer and light appetizers. Get your gardening questions answered, and stick around for some giveaways.

Norwood Flynn Gallery presents “Painting as a Metaphor: An Artist Talk by Brent Kollock” at 7 p.m. … more

The kids at the Jewish Community Center just got a little closer to nature. On Sunday, the JCC celebrated the completion of the J Naturescape, a new playground that boasts gardens, climbing walls, hills, caves, rock piles and water features.

The idea was born out of the J Camp and … more

You’ve probably seen the reports about the Dallas Yarn Bombers who go around town colorfully knitting streetscapes. In September, they made an even bigger splash at the Winspear Opera House, which inspired a similar project thousands of miles away.

Neighbor Judy Smith is a W.T. White High School host parent … more

The alt-punk/pop band has partnered with the nonprofit Red Thread Movement to support Napalese girls who have been victims of sexual slavery.

Zigrossi has dabbled in painting, but it looks like she has discovered her niche. “Who knew that wheel covers would be my medium?”

Fitness instructor, barber, mailman, facility supervisor — these are ordinary people. But they have lives, interests and history outside of those roles.

Red Molly performs at at 8 p.m. Friday at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse. The female folk trio will sing from its latest CD, “The Light in the Sky.”Admission is $15-$18. Buy tickets online.

Stop by the grand opening of Evol Society Saturday at the Shops at Park Lane. The store comes … more