Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party: Best Costumes Last Saturday Cedar Springs Road transformed into a sea of costumes for the Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party, one of Dallas’s biggest seasonal events. Hosted by Station 4 and anchored by local venues like Lava Lounge and The Round‑Up Saloon, the night delivered drag, live music and a runway of show‑stopping looks. Event snapshot: what happened on Cedar Springs The party closed the 3900 block of Cedar Springs … Read More

How Dallas can help neighbors experiencing homelessness Dallas is debating where and how to serve people without homes. Real lives — like those William McKenzie describes from The Stewpot and The Bridge — show homelessness is rarely a single failure; it’s a mix of trauma, addiction, mental illness and economic pressure. Local policy must pair compassion with clear, long-term funding and proven interventions. Context: what’s happening in Dallas Since The Bridge opened downtown in 2008, … Read More