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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 04 > cliff-manor-demolition-coming-soon

Cliff Manor demolition slated for this summer

8+ hour, 7+ min ago  (227+ words) Cliff Manor is approaching demolition day. Early last year, the Dallas Housing Authority relocated the formerly homeless residents out of the Cliff Manor apartments. Following the relocation, demolition of the building was expected to be completed by fall 2025, according to…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 04 > lucia-pastry-chef-maggie-huff-named-james-beard-award-finalist

Lucia pastry chef Maggie Huff named James Beard award finalist

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (176+ words) Victoria Hernandez is the Oak Cliff editor for Advocate Media. Prior to joining the Advocate, she wrote for Walton Insights, KUAF 91.3 and UARK Student Media. Victoria studied at the University of Arkansas, earning a B.A. in English/Journalism with minors in…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > dallas-zoo-garage

Dallas Zoo hosts dedication of new guest parking garage

2+ day, 11+ min ago  (241+ words) The Dallas Zoo held a dedication today for the completion of a new guest parking garage, which will open to the public soon. The five-story structure is located at 727 S. Ewing Ave. Dallas Zoo CEO Lisa New said that the parking…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > kessler-home

Histroic Kessler home receives award-winning remodel

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (121+ words) Victoria Hernandez is the Oak Cliff editor for Advocate Media. Prior to joining the Advocate, she wrote for Walton Insights, KUAF 91.3 and UARK Student Media. Victoria studied at the University of Arkansas, earning a B.A. in English/Journalism with minors in…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > kuluntu-bakery-first-brick-and-mortar

Kuluntu Bakery prepares to open first brick-and-mortar

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (682+ words) The nonprofit Kuluntu Bakery is opening its first brick-and-mortar in early May. Founded in 2018, Kuluntu Bakery was formed after couple, Stephanie Leichtle-Chalklen and her husband, Warren, moved to his home of South Africa. The two previously lived in New York…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > halperin-park-announces-opening-day

Halperin Park announces opening day

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (219+ words) A rendering of the future Southern Gateway Park. Image courtesy of Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation. The deck park above Interstate 35E has officially set an opening day. Halperin Park will host an opening ceremony starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, with…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > grandmas-country-kitchen-now-open

Grandma’s Country Kitchen now open in Redbird

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (103+ words) Grandma's Country Kitchen, located at 7035 Marvin D. Love Freeway, is now open. The restaurant has grown from what started as a family tradition into a place where everyone's welcome, according to their website." Menu items include made-from-scratch sides such as mashed…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > deed-restrictions-removed-on-west-davis-lot

A five-story apartment complex could fill an empty lot on West Davis Street

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (199+ words) In 2019, a request to remove deed restrictions for a lot at 715 W. Davis St. was denied by the City Plan Commission with a vote of 12-2. This month, the commission voted 12-2 to approve the same request. This removal of deed restrictions allows…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > two-oak-cliff-high-schools-secure-state-basketball-titles

Two Oak Cliff high schools secure state basketball titles

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (107+ words) Victoria Hernandez is the Oak Cliff editor for Advocate Media. Prior to joining the Advocate, she wrote for Walton Insights, KUAF 91.3 and UARK Student Media. Victoria studied at the University of Arkansas, earning a B.A. in English/Journalism with minors in…...

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oakcliff.advocatemag.com > 2026 > 03 > spring-garden-tour

The Dallas County Master Gardener Association to host the 2026 Spring Garden Tour in our neighborhood

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (200+ words) For the first time ever, the Dallas County Master Gardener Association will host the Spring Garden Tour in our neighborhood. The 2026 tour will include five private home gardens in a variety of sizes and styles, plus two Oak Cliff Park…...