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Poor Pour House

Thieves broke into Pour House Dallas on West Davis early one recent morning in an attempt to rob the ATM. One of the perpetrators began swinging a sledgehammer at the ATM. He managed to break open the top, but couldn’t get any money out. A second man went into the office and stole money from a drawer. They left in a green passenger van, according to the Dallas Police Department. The suspects had not been found at time of press. Contact Crime Stoppers at 214.373.8477 with any leads.

Cliff View

In 2014, the city approved $4.65 million in tax increment financing for Henry S. Miller’s Oak Cliff development, Cliff View. But after working out changes to the plans suggested by the Urban Design Peer Review Panel , the project costs went up. The total cost of the project is $58 million and the developer wants the city to increase its tax subsidy to $7.3 million. Without this increase, Henry S. Miller says, the development isn’t feasible. The project would be located on a 4.37-acre tract northwest of the Belmont Hotel and feature about 326 apartments. Of those, roughly 65 would be “affordable,” meaning they would be reserved for families earning 80 percent of the median income in Dallas, or about $40,000.

History demolished

Cockrell Hill is getting a new CVS , but it’s at the expense of a piece of mid-20th century roadside architecture. The service station on the northeast corner of

Jefferson at Cockrell Hill was demolished recently, along with two adjacent buildings. The service station most recently housed Lucille’s Floral, which opened originally in Cockrell Hill in 1951. The previous location — the former Hill Theater once owned by Gene Autry — burned in 1999, so that’s how the flower shop ended up on Jefferson. It’s been closed since 2002, when the state agency now known as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality informed the owner that she had to remove three underground gasoline tanks in order to continue using the building legally. Neither the business owner nor the city of Cockrell Hill could afford the estimated $13,000 to remove them. The building has remained vacant ever since.

By the slice

Emporium Pies, which got its start in Oak Cliff plans to open another location in Deep Ellum this fall. It will be located right next to Pecan Lodge on Main Street. In addition to Bishop Arts, Emporium also currently serves up pie downtown McKinney. It’s been touted by the Chicago Tribune as a must-stop spot when visiting Dallas.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

Contact: Charleen Doan at 214.339.6561 ext. 4020 or admission@bdcs.org

A co-educational, college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12. We provide a strong faith and valuebased education with high academic standards, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum emphasizes individualized attention, and is constantly at the forefront of technology integration through the use of laptops, ebooks, and our Online Education Program. Additionally, we provide a full range of extracurricular activities ranging from athletics, to the arts, to clubs and service organizations.

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep.org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

4019 S. Hampton Rd. Dallas 75224/ 214.331.5139 / www.saintspride.com

At St. Elizabeth of Hungary, our fundamental task is the education of the whole child -- combining learning with faith, Catholic doctrines and moral teachings. We introduce all PK3-8th Grade students to the integrated ways of STEM. This approach to education is designed to revolutionize the teaching of subject areas such as mathematics and science by incorporating technology and engineering into regular curriculum. Over the past 10 years, 95% of St. Elizabeth 8th graders were accepted to their first choice high school. Join us for an informational school tour and see for yourself how easy it is to become a Saint! Call 214.331.5139 for information.

People

The Oak Cliff Lions Club recently honored Dr. Gail Thomas, president of The Trinity Trust and her husband, Robert Hyer Thomas, past president of the Dallas Bar Association. Jointly, the duo received the Bill Melton Humanitarian Award, which recognizes people who live by the Lions Club’s motto: “We Serve.”

Marco Davila, a longtime Dallas firefighter, who served Oak Cliff’s Station No. 15, died recently from an undisclosed illness. According to the Hispanic Firefighters Association, Davila began his career nearly 20 years ago. He’s survived by his wife, Denise, and his children, Mariah and Marc. So far, Davila’s friends have raised $10,990 for his family via the website youcaring.com.

City

You may have noticed a new stoplight on Illinois at Rugged. It’s part of the Elmwood Parkway Trail extension, which connects Kiest Park to Elmwood Parkway, has a price tag of about $620,000, features a pedestrian bridge and was completed in late March.

Work begins this summer to turn the bumpy stretch of Sylvan Avenue between Commerce and Singleton into a complete street. AT&T will begin moving some underground infrastructure that conflicts with drainage in June. Then, around August, the city and Dallas County will begin a project to resurface Sylvan and create a four-lane roadway with bike lanes. That project is expected to take about 15 months, which puts the completion date somewhere around the end of 2017.

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Professional

Bike Friendly Oak Cliff

Bike Friendly Oak Cliff hosted a group ride recently called Paletas y Bicicletas. The event began in Lake Cliff Park, ended at Kidd Springs and featured a mariachi performance, piñatas, popsicles and more. (Photos by Aron Alfaro)

SERVICES

JAMES H. DOLAN, MA, L.P.C. Therapist, Executive Coach 214-629-6315. Individuals, couples & teens. LGBT PROPERTY TAX PROTEST laurenmedel.com. 972-773-9306 Mobile. SEO Friendly. Maintainable.

NEED A NEW WEBSITE? AdvocateWebDesign.com 214.292.2053

Pet Services

In-Home Professional Care Customized to maintain your pet’s routine In-Home Pet Visits & Daily Walks “Best of Dallas” D Magazine Serving the Dallas area since 1994 Bonded & Insured www.societypetsitter.com 214-821-3900

BUY/SELL/TRADE

DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, support programs. Fast free pickup. 24 Hour response. Tax deduction. 855-403-0213

SHARE FRONT ROW

Texas Rangers, Stars & Mavs seats. Tickets are available in sets of 10 games (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available). Participants randomly draw numbers prior to season to determine a draft order fair to everyone. Call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com

JUNE DEADLINE MAY 11

TO ADVERTISE CALL 214.560.4203

AC & HEAT

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable. Chris 214-770-5001

FLOORING & CARPETING

THE TEXAN FLOORING SERVICES

Wood, Laminate. Remodel Showers, Bathrooms. thetexanflooringservices.com 214-680-0901

Handyman Services

HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a

Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582

Your Home Repair Specialists

Serving the Dallas area for over 30 years

Family Owned & Operated 972-274-2157

Electrical Services

ANNA’S ELECTRIC Your Oak Cliff Electrician Since 1978. tecl25513. 214-943-4890

Willeford

hardwood floors

We raise our kids here, too! TACLB29169E www.CrestAirAndHeat.com

Appliance Repair

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CABINETRY & FURNITURE

JD’S TREE SERVICE Mantels, Headboards, Kitchen Islands, Dining tables. Made from Local Trees. www.jdtreeservice.com 214-946-7138

Cleaning Services

AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING

$100 off 1st clean for new weekly/bi-weekly clients. Staff trained by Nationally Certified Cleaning Tech. Chemical-free, Green, or Traditional Cleaning. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)

CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 214-490-0133

TWO SISTERS & A MOP Move in/Out. Reliable/Dependable 20 Yrs Exp. 214-283-9732 twosistersamopmaidservice.com

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

BRICK, BLOCK, Stone, Concrete, Stucco. Gonzalez Masonry. 214-395-1319

BRICK, STONEWORK, FLAGSTONE PATIOS

Mortar Repair. Straighten Brick Mailboxes & Columns. Call Cirilo 214-298-7174

CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS

Demo existing. Stamping and Staining Driveways/Patio/Walkways

Pattern/Color available

Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (36 yrs.)

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com 50 Yrs. Electrical Exp. Insd. 214-328-1333

BRIGHT LIGHT ELECTRIC • 214-553-5333 TECL 31347 Lighting and Electrical Services

TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658

Irrigation tip:

“The

Superior Quality: Installation • Refinishing Repair • Cleaning & Waxing Old World Hand Scrape 214-824-1166

Garage Services

UNITED GARAGE DOORS AND GATES Res/Com. Locally Owned.214-826-8096

Home Inspection

House Painting

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REMODEL Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-334-2160

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

KITCHEN/BATH/TILE/ GROUT

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC

Complete Kitchen And Bath Remodels. Tile, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Slate. Insured. 214-563-5035 www.blake-construction.com

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. 972-276-9943.stoneage.dennis@verizon.net

Exterior Cleaning

G&G DEMOLITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925

FENCING & DECKS

#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com

4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 Specializing in Wood, New or Repair. FENCING & WOODWORK oldgatefence.com charliehookerswoodwork.com 214-766-6422

HANNAWOODWORKS.COM

Decks, Pergolas, Patio Covers. 214-435-9574

EST. 1991 #1

Cowboy

FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates cowboyfenceandiron.com

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est. Dependable. Derek. 214-360-0120

ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829

Handyman Services

A R&G HANDYMAN Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Fencing, Roofing, Light Hauling. Ron or Gary 214-861-7569, 469-878-8044

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home

Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

HANDY DAN The Handyman. ToDo’s Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/ Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635

HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606

Home

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061

LIGHT IT UP DALLAS

Your lighting specialists. 972-591-8383 Parties, Weddings, Patios, Landscape.

LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work” Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673

ORTIZ LAWNCARE Complete Yard Care. Service by Felipe. Free Est. 214-215-3599

U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Oak Cliff resident for over 15 years. uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

JD’s Tree Service

RESPONSIBLE TREE CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Firewood/Cooking Wood

Locally harvested wood!

Full service trimming & planting of native trees. 214.946.7138

Moving

AM MOVING COMPANY Specialty Moving & Delivery.469-278-2304 ammovingcompany.com

Pest Control

A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495

MCDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $85 + Tax For General Treatment.

Average Home-Interior/Exterior & Attached Garage. Quotes For Other Services. 214-328-2847. Lakewood Resident

Plumbing

AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days

*Joe Faz 469-346-1814 - Se Habla Español*

ARRIAGA PLUMBING: General Plumbing

Since the 80’s. Insured. Lic# M- 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116, CC’s accepted.

M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523

NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913

Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location

TRUE Crime

A 60-year-old man was sitting in his truck on North Hampton when another man threatened him at knifepoint. The perpetrator forced the victim to drive to an ATM on Pleasant Grove. The victim said he had no ATM card, which angered the perpetrator. He began stabbing the victim in the face. When the injured man rolled out of the truck, the perpetrator ran him over, dragging his body along with the vehicle. The victim was later taken to the hospital and his truck was found at 4800 Olson. The perpetrator has not been located at time of press. He is described as a 25-to-30-year-old Latino male. His name may be Richard. If you have information about this offense, call 214.671.3619. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call 214.373.8477.

PLUMBING

ROOFING & GUTTERS

BERT ROOFING INC.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years

• Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates

214-328-7371

MetroFlowPlumbing.com

Lic.# M16620

Remodeling

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Build On Your Own Lot. Insured. www.blake-construction.com 214-563-5035

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 17 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448

RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247 214-341-1155 bobmcdonaldco.net

Bob McDonald Company, Inc. BUILDERS/REMODELERS

30+ Yrs. in Business • Major Additions Complete Renovations • Kitchens/Baths

Skylights

2830

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CRIME NUMBERS |

600 homicides reported in Dallas this year between Jan. 1 and March 28. 22 homicides reported in Dallas last year during the same time period. It’s not just murder that’s on the rise. The city saw a 30-percent increase in violent crime overall in the first two months of 2016.