That gaping plot of land off Walnut Hill and Central Expressway was supposed to be the site of The Glen at Preston Hollow. Now, the property owner is facing foreclosure. Find out what people involved with the project are saying about the news, and if we should be concerned or … more

This weekend, that otherwise quiet corner of Hillcrest and Alpha will be bustling as thousands celebrate the Greek Food Festival. Here are the details on this year’s festival — and in fact, you can check the Back Talk blog every Thursday for a rundown of weekend happenings like this in … more

Our neighborhood schools are back in session, and this month’s Advocate  magazine focuses on one specifically: Preston Hollow Elementary. Most of us still recall the 2006 segregation lawsuit that put the school in the national spotlight. This month, we take a retrospective look at what progress the school has made … more

Whip out the sweater, and make your rounds through the fall carnival circuit this weekend. Withers Elementary and Wesley Prep are just a couple of neighborhood schools hosting seasonal celebrations for the entire family. You can find happenings like this on Back Talk every Thursday afternoon, so keep us in … more

This is one of the last weekends you can check out that Diego Rivera exhibition at the Meadows Museum; it’s certainly worth seeing if you haven’t done so already. And if you’re up for some live music, there’ll also be a symphony concert on campus this weekend. Get all the … more

In the hunt for a great inexpensive malbec, Don Gascon has its admirers.… more

It’s the most fried-food filled time of the year. Yep, the Texas State Fair is almost here and with it comes the shameless likes of Fried Butter, Deep Fried Peaches & Cream, Sweet Jalapeno Corn Dog Shrimp and Fried Peanut Butter Cup Macaroon. Read more about the greasy goodies that … more

If you’ve got some clutter to clear, consider bringing it to the city’s annual recycling roundup this weekend at the Dallas International School in our neighborhood. You can bring sorts of hard-to-recycle items, like televisions, furniture, and appliances. And if you’ve done some remodeling, they’ll also accept building materials like … more

Yoga lessons and an acoustic concert are just a couple of the free offerings in our neighborhood this weekend. Every Thursday, you can find a rundown of nearby weekend happenings like this on our blog. … more

The four-way DISD District 1 race is gaining steam as it nears its Nov. 3 finish line. But one candidate’s recent comments have some parents raising their eyebrows. Find out what’s generating a buzz on our blog, and while you’re there, weigh in with your own two cents.

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