Lake Highlands Advocate

12/23/2025

“I can’t say that they don’t have some other projects, but there is one tree that, for probably the last month, they’ve gone decently hard almost daily to maybe every other day working on it,” Dallas Park and Recreation biologist Chris Morris says. “It’s still not to the size of what a nest should be, but in the last week or so, it’s starting to kind of flush out and look pretty nice.”

Nick and Nora, the bald eagles of White Rock Lake, have had a busy couple of months. Photo by Mark Fletcher. The pair successfully fledged a pair of eaglets over the spring and summer. In October, however, the eagles’ run of good

12/23/2025

A blue spruce goes on top of the stairs. A travel tree sporting ornaments from family travels. A pink one for a guest bedroom. A purple one for the office. And that’s not even including smaller decorative trees. Christmas is Cindy Terrell's favorite holiday, and she isn’t shy about showing it. Santa statuettes, reindeer prints and mini villages adorn almost every corner of the home. Although, glass decorations have been phased out also to accommodate the grandsons. ⁠
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The two most notable trees for the former Merriman Park Elementary librarian, perhaps, symbolize the fractured collegiate alliances of her family. While Terrell attended Baylor and her husband graduated in Lubbock, her two sons went to Texas and Oklahoma — a sore spot for the family each October. She began decorating a UT-themed tree in her older son’s bedroom after he left for college, so it was only right to erect a Sooner tree when her youngest headed to Norman. ⁠
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Last year, she replaced the contentious pair of plastic green trees with a pink one. Her sons? Not fans, apparently. “The boys really missed that and even though they don’t live here, they have their own families. So I’m bringing back the Texas and the OU trees this year.”⁠

https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/12/01/cindy-terrell/
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📷️: Tanner Garza⁠

12/22/2025

Only 9 days left of our end-of-year campaign! If you haven’t had the chance to give yet — or if you’re inspired to strengthen local journalism even further — your support will continue to make a meaningful impact.

And remember, if you donate $85 or more, you’ll receive our limited-edition hand-painted holiday ornament in a velvet box with a display stand, as our heartfelt thank-you. 🎁
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12/22/2025

Lake Highlands basketball dismantled Jesuit 64-41 in its district opener at home Friday.

Lake Highlands basketball dismantled Jesuit 64-41 in its district opener at home Friday. Lake Highlands basketball coach Joe Duffield speaks to the team during a timeout. Photography by Brandon Gonzalez. The Rangers and the Wildcats

12/20/2025

Last minute shopping? Find something for every type of somebody in your life in our gift guide, highlighting local businesses. ⁠
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Again Friends Sprouts Frog $16⁠
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Monthly plant subscription (1 plant a month)⁠
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Starter sprout - $24⁠
House plant collection - $42⁠
Exotic collection -$64⁠
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Thai Food and Travel with Chef Nikky $42⁠

https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/12/03/the-2025-lake-highlands-gift-guide/
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Lake Highlands Gift Guide It’s that time of year again when we compile a few of our favorite things from our neighborhood stores. Find something for every type of somebody in your life. Compiled by Austin Wood, Katharine Bales & Elizabeth Truelove For the Fam

12/19/2025

Only 12 days left of our end-of-year campaign! If you haven’t had the chance to give yet — or if you’re inspired to strengthen local journalism even further — your support will continue to make a meaningful impact.

And remember, if you donate $85 or more, you’ll receive our limited-edition hand-painted holiday ornament in a velvet box with a display stand, as our heartfelt thank-you. 🎁
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12/19/2025

Elementary, middle and high school students leave class two hours early today. Bus routes and schedules have been adjusted to account for early release.

12/19/2025

Five alumni will receive awards from the Lake Highlands High School Alumni Association this spring.

LHHS The Lake Highlands High School Alumni Association will host their third annual awards presentation dinner at Royal Oaks Country Club on Sunday, April 19. The organization was founded in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school and connect classmates, uphold

12/18/2025

Barbecue, Filipino and classic American fare highlight the selection.

As we near the end of December, Lake Highlands eateries and chefs are gearing up to supply holiday events with family-style menus. For some, the holidays are an excuse to don a Mrs. Klaus apron and prepare an extravagant family banquet. For others,

12/18/2025

Contrary to prior reports, Stubbs said she did not know the shooter before the incident in a recent TV interview.

A woman injured in last month’s shooting in the Walmart parking lot off Forest Lane recently opened up about her experience to NBC 5. A tarp-covered black sedan sits at the center of DPD's crime scene. Photo by Austin Wood. On

12/18/2025

There is a children’s store again in the heart of Lake Highlands. After Missfits closed in Lakeridge Village in October 2024, parents and grandparents were left traveling to big box stores and other parts of town.⁠
The former 1,100-square-foot Missfits space is where Abbie Lynch opened JuneBugs Children’s Boutique in June.⁠
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Lynch’s parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents have lived in Lake Highlands, which made it only natural when she moved back from California five years ago with her two daughters. There, she launched EcoBambino, an organic children’s store focused on all-natural materials and sustainable products. She sold the business shortly before moving to Dallas.⁠
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Lynch says, “After I had Ella, who is my 11-year-old, she had severe eczema, so she had very sensitive skin, so I was looking for something that was going to be non toxic and healthy on her skin. Very breathable, organic products. So that’s where that came to light, and it served the community well.”⁠
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After a few months living in the L Streets, Lynch felt the need to fill the void left by Missfits. Like EcoBambino, most of her products are non-synthetic and designed for comfort. The store sells blankets, stuffed animals, educational games, toys and clothes.⁠
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https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/12/03/lake-highlands-has-a-childrens-store-again-with-junebugs/
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📷️: .the.photographer⁠

There is a children’s store again in the heart of Lake Highlands. It hardly takes a drive down the street to realize Lake Highlands is a place for families. Moms’ groups, social schedules, home values and even neighborhoods themselves revolve around the Richardson ISD

12/17/2025

Teachers of the Year were rewarded with classroom celebrations, certificates and candy.

Richardson ISD recently announced campus-level Teachers of the Year for 2025. Richardson ISD Each December, RISD staff and campus employees recognize educators who go above and beyond for their students, with principals recognized separately. A teacher at each campus in