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What service looks like: Neighbor Pam Karlos has given 40 years of service to White Rock YMCA

Jan 17, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

Pam Karlos has served on the White Rock YMCA (the Y) board for over 40 years before retiring at the end of 2024. But her time at the Y started long before she served on the board and her story in our neighborhood is not over yet. Learn more about her YMCA journey. What was your first interaction a YMCA? When I was 10 years old, with a single mom, I spent many summer days riding my bike from Lemon and Inwood to the Y on Preston Road — long before it was the Park Cities Y or Moody Y.
Annual Homeless Point in Time Count coming up next week

Jan 16, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

The annual Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count in Dallas and Collin Counties will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 23, at First United Methodist Church. Organized by Housing Forward NTX, PIT is the annual count of individuals experiencing homelessness. The count, required by the federal government, is meant to help communities understand the extent of homelessness.
New La Casita location to open in Continental Gin Building

Jan 15, 2025 | lakehighlands.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

La Casita is opening a new location in the Continental Gin Building this upcoming spring. Built in 1888 as the largest manufacturer of cotton gins in the world, the historic building is now home to flex work/office spaces, restaurants and outdoor patio areas. Serving both coffee and bakery items, the new La Casita location will be replacing CGB Coffee and operating in the mixed-use building’s lobby space.
New La Casita location to open in Continental Gin Building

Jan 14, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

La Casita is opening a new location in the Continental Gin Building this upcoming spring. Built in 1888 as the largest manufacturer of cotton gins in the world, the historic building is now home to flex work/office spaces, restaurants and outdoor patio areas. Serving both coffee and bakery items, the new La Casita location will be replacing CGB Coffee and operating in the mixed-use building’s lobby space.
Bath House Cultural Center calls for performing arts proposals

Jan 14, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

Bath House Cultural Center is seeking out proposals for the 2025-2026 performing arts season. The cultural center welcomes proposals from all performing arts styles such as theatre, dance, music, storytelling, multidisciplinary, etc. Possible spaces to book performances include Bath House Theater, Lake Level and A Place to Perform. The cultural center is looking to fill calendar slots from August 2025 to June 2026.
2nd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards happening in Deep Ellum this month

Jan 14, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

The Dallas Entertainment Awards (DEA) will be taking place Jan. 29 at The Studio at The Factory in Deep Ellum. The free annual awards ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. DEA, founded by musician and host Dezman Lehman, celebrates Dallas entertainers, from musicians and DJs to drag performers and local businesses. This year, there are 460 official nominees being recognized at the awards ceremony.
Neighbor and philanthropist Bob Hopkins releases new book

Jan 13, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

Neighbor and philanthropist Bob Hopkins released his newest book Philanthropy Understood, the sequel to his book Philanthropy Misunderstood, on Saturday, Jan. 11. Hopkins has served a multitude of nonprofits and non-governmental organizations, aiding in their strategic planning processes and the execution of their missions.
UPDATE: Officer-involved shooting on Joaquin Drive

Jan 13, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

A preliminary investigation determined that on Tuesday, Jan. 7, around 3:15 p.m., the Dallas Police Department (DPD) received six 911 calls regarding a suspect pointing a gun at vehicles driving by on Joaquin Drive. Witnesses described the suspect as a man wearing a red hoodie and grey sweatpants. He was later identified as 52-year-old Michael Alonzo.
City of Dallas operational updates amidst inclement weather

Jan 10, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

The Office of Energy Management and Crisis Response issued an update on Jan. 9, regarding the City’s efforts and operations in the face of the recent inclement weather. We’ve selected the highlights from the operational updates to keep you in the know. Take a look. OncorAs of the informational briefing, Oncor had three customers reporting loss of power. Residents are advised to report outages by calling 888-313-4747. DARTThere have been “minimal” service impacts. Rails are operating normally.
D2, D9 Coffee with Cops coming up

Jan 9, 2025 | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Aysia Lane

By Aysia Lane|January 9th, 2025| Jesse Moreno (District 2) and Paula Blackmon (District 9) will be hosting a Coffee with Cops event on Monday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Harry Stone Recreation Center. The two Councilmembers will be joining representatives from the Dallas Police Department to discuss neighbors’ East Dallas concerns over a cup of coffee.