January 29, 2021
Shipping container housing complex makes this Dallas news extra colorful
There's a cool new apartment complex made of shipping containers being built in southeast Dallas. Called the Lomax Container Housing Project, it converts old shipping containers into affordable housing for Dallas residents...
January 25, 2021
City seeks resident input on strategic mobility plan that could calm traffic, improve our streets
The city is developing its first ever strategic mobility plan called Connect Dallas. It is a product of city leadership, the Dallas Department of Transportation, residents and stakeholders coming together to develop a comprehensive mobility strategy.The featured project for Northeast Dallas called Gaston Avenue Traffic Calming would implement traffic calming and complete street improvements between downtown and Garland Road. This would include updated lighting, sidewalk improvements and speed management.
January 6, 2021
City Of Refuge Takes The Lead On Lake Highland's Urban Farm Project
An urban farm development in Lake Highlands will now be headed by Atlanta-based nonprofit City of Refuge instead of locally-based Bonton Farms. The 12-acre project proposes the construction of an urban farm, farmers market, restaurant, coffee shop, co-working space and workforce innovation hub at 12000 Greenville Avenue. The project will serve the surrounding community and vulnerable residents...
December 16, 2020
Recognizing Forest Lane Academy
Forest Lane Academy was recognized by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough for the school’s achievements in efforts towards improving student outcomes. McGough, who represents Dallas City Council District 10, was joined by the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District on Dec. 11 to extend special recognition to the school...
December 2, 2020
MCI Diagnostic Center Opens Lab Headquarters In Dallas
MCI Diagnostic Center, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business that offers national laboratory testing and diagnostics in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, officially introduced the Dallas community to its new state-of-the-art laboratory and staff. MCI expanded from its headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma to a second one in Dallas, Texas located at 9728 Greenville Avenue...