Jillian Nachtigal

Dallas

Reporter at Wise County Messenger

Freelance Writer at Pro Football Network

Reporter/Editor @Advocate_OC | Former: @PFN365, @WCMessenger, @DentonRC | @MaybornUNT grad | #porvida

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Articles

Dollar Days at the Dallas Zoo set for July 17 & August 5

4 days ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

The Dallas Zoo’s wildly popular Dollar Days return this summer on Thursday, July 17, and Tuesday, August 5, offering $1 admission for all guests ages 3 and up (children 2 and under are always free). Each year, the Dallas Zoo hosts Dollar Days to show appreciation for the community that supports the Zoo year-round. “Dollar Days are one of the most important parts of our summer because they’re all about giving back to the community that gives so much to us,” said Lisa New, CEO of the Dallas Zoo.
Sprouts opens with long lines early Friday morning

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

The new Sprouts grocery store in Oak Cliff was welcomed with long lines early Friday morning, with some shoppers lining up as early as 3 a.m., according to WFAA. The Sprouts Farmers Market store at North Hampton Road and Fort Worth Avenue opened its doors at 7 a.m. Friday. A large crowd of shoppers were already lined up for the highly anticipated opening that featured freebies and giveaways.
New Oak Cliff apartments to host immersive cultural experience inside vacant units

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

What happens when you turn newly built apartments into gallery spaces? A cultural moment — and a new way to experience art, community, and place. The Finch apartments, in partnership with Cima Arts and InterBank, invites the public to a one-night-only creative event that transforms newly completed apartment units into immersive art installations by Dallas-based artists. The celebration takes place on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1710 Morrell Avenue.
For Oak Cliff's Juneteenth Weekend starts tomorrow

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

For Oak Cliff is bringing the community together for a powerful Juneteenth Weekend you don’t want to miss. The Power of Proximity Summit will take place Friday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be a gathering of community change-makers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and neighbors focused on disrupting the Cradle to Prison Pipeline and building South Oak Cliff’s Cradle to Career Continuum. Expect dynamic discussions, breakout sessions, and bold ideas that move us forward.
Construction begins for new east Oak Cliff park named for Dallas businessman

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

City of Dallas leaders were on site Monday to mark the start of construction for the Roland G. Parrish Park near East Kiest and Cedar Crest boulevards. Workers with heavy equipment broke ground for the $10 million project.
Val's Cheesecakes founder to lead women's shelter Genesis at South Oak Cliff

1 week ago | lakewood.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

Jean-Bart, founder of the former Val’s Cheesecakes on Greenville Avenue, brings a deeply personal connection and decades of purpose-driven leadership to his new role, according to a press release. “Genesis was always close to my mom’s heart since she was a survivor of domestic abuse. Before she passed, we had a habit of visiting the Genesis Benefit Thrift Store to donate items every Saturday as a way to give back,” Jean-Bart said in a press release.
Longhorn Ballroom restores 26,000 square foot multiuse building

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

Halfway through its 75th Jubilee Anniversary year, the Longhorn Ballroom is celebrating its rich history while looking toward the future, as the second phase of its restoration is now complete. A newly renovated multi-use building has opened across the courtyard from the Ballroom, spanning over 26,000 square feet, and the building is now welcoming new creative tenants.
Wright Street Trail application moves forward

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

Last Wednesday, the City Council passed an item that is a grant application to the TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program for the Wright Street Trail. The $5.9 million project would create a new nearly 2-mile pedestrian and bike trail along Wright Street between Edgefield Dr. and Illinois Ave., connecting neighborhoods for pedestrians, cyclists, and DART users. Currently, there is no sidewalk for most of this roadway, putting pedestrians and cyclists directly in conflict with cars.
Pfluger Architects and Dallas ISD unveil new Peabody Elementary School

1 week ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

Two years after demolishing the aging George Peabody Elementary School building, its modern, 70,807 square-foot replacement campus is now open, welcoming 550 students to their new classrooms. Designed by Pfluger Architects, the light-filled, two-story urban campus creates a modern learning experience without losing the identity of a deeply rooted community campus.
The Kessler School names Dr. Michael Roemer as next head of school

2 weeks ago | oakcliff.advocatemag.com | Jillian Nachtigal

The Kessler School Board of Trustees has named Dr. Michael Roemer as the school’s next Head of School, effective August 1, 2025. Roemer will succeed Vanessa Ullmann, who is retiring after more than a decade of leadership and relocating to Asia with her husband. Dr. Roemer currently serves as Director of Global Education at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth, where he has led innovative PreK–12 programming since 2011.