Lake Highlands BubbleLife News

Pearl Crescent – Little, Dainty

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:48:56 -0500

(DFW Wildlife) A Pearl Crescent butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. County - Dallas City - Dallas Date - May 4, 2012 Time of Day - Afternoon Temperature - Hot (greater than 89 F/32 C) Weather - Clear...

The Perfect Tan Without the Sun

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:15:28 -0500

(NorthPark Center) Victoria Snee Summer is right around the corner and that means most of us will be showing a lot more skin once the weather starts to heat up. We know that gorgeous golden glow we all want comes with a cost—skin cancer. With self tanners on the...

Attend the Cookie Caper on Saturday, May 19 at the Frisco Discovery Center

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:34:26 -0500

(In The Loop Kids (Staff & Reader Stories)) This weekend, the Sci-Tech Discovery Center is allowing you to get scientific with your dessert. On Saturday, May 19, the Sci-Tech will host the Cookie Caper from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Frisco Discovery Center. Sponsored by the Sci-Tech...

BubbleLife Media Launches New Websites, Reader Features and State-Of-The-Art Device-Adaptable Format

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:14:42 -0500

(Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter) BubbleLife has a new look and feel, more reader-friendly features and a state-of-the-art design to bring you the most comprehensive neighborhood news from communities across North Texas. The new design is featured on all BubbleLife Media sites in a...

May/June Newsletter

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:59:50 -0500

(Merriman Park/University Manor Neighborhood Assoc.) The May/June Neighborhood Newsletter is now available. Topics include: Flag Pole Hill Trail New Wine Lovers group Spring Neighborhood Sale Lawther Drive Apartments Crime Watch/ENP Neighborhood History: Medallion Center

Dell Awards $100,000 Grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities for Work in 14 U.S. Cities

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500

(In The Loop Kids (Staff & Reader Stories)) Ronald McDonald House Charities has received a $100,000 grant from Dell. This Powering the Possible Grant has been awarded to be shared among 14 Ronald McDonald House Chapters in cities where Dell has offices. The money is designated to support...

A Taste of Texa-Mexico

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:38:31 -0500

(NorthPark Center) Anthony Wilkinson When people look for a Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas, they often wind up circulating around some of the same places. Sometimes we get tired of looking at the same menu and want a little variety on some of the classic Tex-Mex dishes...

Ringling Brothers is Clowning Around For Reading

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:43:35 -0500

(In The Loop Kids (Staff & Reader Stories)) Want to learn what it takes to soar on the flying trapeze or just what goes into those cream pies that the clowns throw? Then join Kelly, Slappy, and Monday, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter, for some serious fun at area...

DART Changes Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:11:16 -0500

(Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter) Memorial Day is coming up soon and it's a good opportunity for people to get out and enjoy the spring weather. However, for anyone planning on using DART for transportation, be warned that DART will be following a different schedule on Monday. Even...

Economics of Remodeling

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:10:41 -0500

(Lake Highlands BubbleLife People & Places) Considering a home construction or remodel project? A few things you may ask yourself are: “Is this project necessary right now, and is it a wise investment?” “Is it something I can do on my own, or do I need to hire a licensed contractor?” “Are...

Robotics for the Curious Computer Scientist

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:42:31 -0500

(In The Loop Kids (Staff & Reader Stories)) By Bob Pospick Aspiring students are invited to spend a week at the 2012 Physical Computing Summer Camp where experienced instructors will teach the physical side of computing. Students will discover how easy it is to make their high performance 3π...

Painted Lady – Insect Beauty

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:51:24 -0500

(DFW Wildlife) A Painted Lady butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. County - Dallas City - Dallas Date - Apr 13, 2012 Time of Day - Afternoon Temperature - Warm (70-89 F/21-32 C) Weather - Partly Cloudy...

Summer Camp for the Park Cities

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:04 -0500

(In the Loop Kids (Featured News)) St. Christopher’s Montessori School invites Park Cities children to enjoy a summer of discovery and fun as we explore the exciting wonders of the jungle, sea and rainforest. Set within the context of a traditional Montessori environment, our summer...

Dallas Bicycle Cafe on Northwest Highway is For Sale

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:23:58 -0500

(Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter) It's only been a few, short months but the owner of the Dallas Bicycle Cafe has decided to put the company up for sale. The announcement of the sale was made on the Dallas Bicycle Cafe's Facebook page this past weekend. The Dallas Bicycle Cafe was a...

Dramatically Different Denim

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:42:20 -0500

(NorthPark Center) Victoria Snee Do you remember when the most options you had when you were going to buy a new pair of jeans was whether or not you would buy dark denim or light denim? Wow, how times have changed! I was recently in 7 For All Mankind checking out their...

The Shops at Willow Bend Presents Summer Fun Thursdays in June & July

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 -0500

(In The Loop Kids (Staff & Reader Stories)) PLANO, Texas, May.14, 2012 – For the past six years when summer hits its hardest and the Texas sun makes even the swimming pool unbearably steamy, The Shops at Willow Bend has hosted Summer Fun Thursdays. “With gas prices soaring, parents are...

Amir Omar chosen as One Man Dallas 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:30:01 -0500

(Oh So Cynthia) Richardson City Councilman and Methodist Richardson Cancer Center volunteer Amir Omar was named 2012 One Man Dallas on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Out of 21 semifinalists, Omar was voted the man who best represents Dallas-Fort Worth from the perspective...

Tuesday Two Hundred, Jo’s Take: This Lake Highlands Traditional Was Made For Saving You Money

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:30:19 -0500

(Candy's Dirt) Along with Lakewood, Oak Cliff, and Lochwood, I am in love with Lake Highlands. It is such a quiet, tight-knit neighborhood with tons of cute homes with great details. And the prices can t be beat. This week s Tuesday $200K comes in $20K under at...

Tuesday Two Hundred: Mom Wants Us to Count Our Pennies and Our Blessings for the L Streets: $179,000

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:49:01 -0500

(Candy's Dirt) Are they now GIVING homes away? From the looks of this, you would think it. Here s another cutie you could practically put on your Citibank for lots of miles! (Never do that: mortgage rates are too low, credit interest too high. And Doc Compton will...

Question Mark – What a Butterfly!

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:32:40 -0500

(DFW Wildlife) A Question Mark butterfly observed near the White Rock Creek Bike Trail in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. County - Dallas City - Dallas Date - Apr 13, 2012 Time of Day - Afternoon Temperature - Warm (70-89 F/21-32 C) Weather - Partly...