http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php en ashley@lakehighlandstoday.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-09T14:30:21-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/back_to_the_garden_for_the_month_of_september/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/back_to_the_garden_for_the_month_of_september/#When:14:30Z Wondering what to plant once the weather clears and the sun returns? Get a few helpful fall gardening tips from Heather Rinaldi in this month's article. General News 2010-09-09T14:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/dette_captain_at_the_top_of_her_class_and_everything_else/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/dette_captain_at_the_top_of_her_class_and_everything_else/#When:16:00Z LHHS student intern, Roman Milan, catches up with Highlandette captain and top-ranked student, Sarah Blettner, for an insider interview this week. Schools & Sports 2010-09-08T16:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/bringing_clean_water_to_guatemala/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/bringing_clean_water_to_guatemala/#When:14:00Z Members of Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church helped make clean water a possibility for the people of San Agustin Acasaguatlan. Read the story of the group's mission here. Neighborhoods General 2010-09-08T14:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/online_resources_for_all_texans/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/online_resources_for_all_texans/#When:15:00Z Looking for a state service website? State Representative Allen Vaught has compiled a handy list for our readers. Neighborhoods General 2010-09-07T15:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_livingnzen_yoga/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_livingnzen_yoga/#When:14:30Z Courtesy of Christi Jianinno and LivingNzen Yoga, readers can try a new yoga class for only $5. Get the details here. General News, Shop LH Deal of the Week 2010-09-07T14:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/celebrating_labor_day_lh_style/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/celebrating_labor_day_lh_style/#When:16:00Z Happy Labor Day, LH! Looking for a few holiday weekend activities? We've got some you might want to consider. General News 2010-09-05T16:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_fall_to_jaguars/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_fall_to_jaguars/#When:14:41Z Unable to stop the Jaguars offensive attack, the 'Cats fall to the Jags for the second year in a row. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-09-04T14:41-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/let_the_clean-up_begin_lake_highlands/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/let_the_clean-up_begin_lake_highlands/#When:12:00Z This week's discovery of the state of White Rock Creek garnered a quick response from city officials and members of our community. Get the update here. General News 2010-09-03T12:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/shout_out_to_lh_on_the_red_carpet/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/shout_out_to_lh_on_the_red_carpet/#When:11:00Z Two celebrities everyone will recognize offer props to Lake Highlands during the pre-show at the Emmy Awards. Take a look here. Neighborhoods General 2010-09-03T11:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcats_seek_revenge_against_the_jaguars/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcats_seek_revenge_against_the_jaguars/#When:11:00Z The 'Cats return to E.H. Handy stadium tonight, with last year's tough loss to the Jags fresh on their minds. Tune in for our LIVE broadcast at 7:00 p.m. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-09-03T11:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/people_article/budget_talk_the_issue_of_taxes/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/people_article/budget_talk_the_issue_of_taxes/#When:11:00Z This section features interviews with community leaders, their profiles and other interesting LH facts and history. This week Councilman Jerry Allen is asking for constituent feedback on the subject of taxes. 2010-09-03T11:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/a_mess_in_our_own_backyard/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/a_mess_in_our_own_backyard/#When:18:00Z The rain has brought up more than the water levels at White Rock Creek. It's getting ugly down there, as the trash piles up in Lake Highlands' backyard. General News 2010-09-02T18:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/paiges_play-by-play_game_day_diary_with_tre_stewart/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/paiges_play-by-play_game_day_diary_with_tre_stewart/#When:15:29Z LH Today is excited to introduce Paige Mabry to our readers. Paige is a senior at Lake Highlands High School and will be interning with us through RISD’s Professional Internship Program for the fall semester. Paige will be writing special interest articles, sports articles and working in both the booth and on the sidelines as part… 2010-09-02T15:29-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/falling_into_fall_with_a_few_fun_events/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/falling_into_fall_with_a_few_fun_events/#When:14:00Z September is upon us, and with it hopefully cool fall temperatures, too. Looking for an outing? Check out a few ideas here. General News 2010-09-01T14:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcat_volleyball_picks_up_hardware_in_pearland/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcat_volleyball_picks_up_hardware_in_pearland/#When:13:18Z The Lady 'Cats volleyball team traveled to the Houston area to compete in the Pearland Tournament before returning home for a double-header Tuesday night. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-09-01T13:18-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/more_big_wins_for_lhhs_tennis/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/more_big_wins_for_lhhs_tennis/#When:14:00Z The Lake Highlands varsity tennis team is only a week into the season and already showing signs that this could be another great year for the program. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-31T14:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/wild_for_cats_embarks_on_new_year/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/wild_for_cats_embarks_on_new_year/#When:13:00Z Bill Keffer, Chairman of the Wild for Cats campaign, details the importance of this academic booster club and solicits our community for help. Read his article here. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-31T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/top_ten_survival_tips_for_lhjh_students/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/top_ten_survival_tips_for_lhjh_students/#When:14:00Z Dawn Gray is an LH mother of three whose article originally ran last summer. We're featuring it again, just in time for a new round of parents to put her helpful hints to use. Enjoy! Schools & Sports 2010-08-30T14:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/whats_in_a_name/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/whats_in_a_name/#When:14:00Z The name matters, of course. Which is why realtors at our neighborhood Ebby Halliday office made a recent change. Get the details here. Real Estate, Neighborhoods General 2010-08-30T14:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_cc_kicks_off_season_at_greenhill_relays/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_cc_kicks_off_season_at_greenhill_relays/#When:13:48Z The annual madness that is the Greenhill Relays is an event like no other. The unique race attracts many of the top teams in the state. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-30T13:48-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_greentex_lawns/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_greentex_lawns/#When:12:30Z LH neighbor and businessman, Tom Gray, offers readers a deal on his lawn and pool services. Get the details of this week's deal here. General News, Shop LH Deal of the Week 2010-08-30T12:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcats_swat_skeeter_in_season_opener/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcats_swat_skeeter_in_season_opener/#When:12:00Z The opening minutes of the 2010 season weren't pretty for the 'Cats, but Coach Smith's squad kept their composure and came from behind to win their season opener for the second year in a row. General News, Sports ONLY 2010-08-28T12:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/people_article/local_business_profile_scribbles_n_such/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/people_article/local_business_profile_scribbles_n_such/#When:15:30Z This section features interviews with community leaders, their profiles and other interesting LH facts and history. This week, LH Today introduces our readers to local business owners, Christy Fagin & Michelle Lawrence. 2010-08-27T15:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/lh_today_live_broadcast_center_goes_mobile/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/lh_today_live_broadcast_center_goes_mobile/#When:14:29Z In case you haven’t noticed the new feature on the website, we'll be bringing you the ‘Cats football game LIVE this year via our new LH Today Broadcast Center sponsored by Nobility Homes,… 2010-08-27T14:29-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_face_mesquite_in_season_opener/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_face_mesquite_in_season_opener/#When:14:06Z After all the off-season workouts, spring training and two-a-days, the 2010 campaign for the Lake Highlands Wildcat football team is set to kick-off tonight at 7:30 p.m. Can't make the game? Tune in LIVE with LH Today! Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-27T14:06-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/road_rally_makes_a_beeline_for_lake_highlands/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/road_rally_makes_a_beeline_for_lake_highlands/#When:14:00Z On September 18th the Texas Discovery Gardens is hosting the Dallas Green Festival & Smart Car Butterfly Road Rally, and Lake Highlands is on the race course. Get the details here. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-27T14:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/smiling_faces_on_the_first_day/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/smiling_faces_on_the_first_day/#When:13:00Z A fresh start to the school year is always better when you share it with a few friends. Take a look at these great back-to-school shots, courtesy of our readers. Schools & Sports 2010-08-26T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/keepin_it_green_in_august_stop_the_idle/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/keepin_it_green_in_august_stop_the_idle/#When:12:30Z Idling in your car? Turn off that engine! Guest columnist Cindy Engel tells us why it's bad for our cars, our wallets and our health. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-26T12:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/gardening_business_on_the_grow/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/gardening_business_on_the_grow/#When:13:30Z Need help with your garden - not just tips but actual installation? Heather Rinaldi, LHT columnist and Lake Highlands' own worm rancher is expanding her business to offer customers this new service. Get the organic scoop here. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-25T13:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/the_new_top_cop_in_lake_highlands/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/the_new_top_cop_in_lake_highlands/#When:12:00Z The Dallas Police Department didn't have to look far for their new Deputy Chief of Police for the Northeast Division. We've got her first interview here. General News 2010-08-25T12:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/poolside_fun_ushers_in_new_school_year/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/poolside_fun_ushers_in_new_school_year/#When:19:00Z Last weekend's swim social got the incoming LHJH 7th grade girls from LHE, Northlake, Wallace and White Rock acquainted before the first day of school. Read more here. Schools & Sports 2010-08-24T19:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/study_space_school_success/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/study_space_school_success/#When:13:30Z Just in time for back to school, Professional Organizer Darlene Wolf Moore helps students get their work space organized. Read her tips to help ensure homework goes smoothly. General News 2010-08-24T13:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/wildcat_volleyball_gains_experience_at_allen_tournament/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/wildcat_volleyball_gains_experience_at_allen_tournament/#When:02:19Z It's been tough sledding for the Lady 'Cats V-Ball team so far this season, but the squad is beginning to gel after finding success at the Allen Tournament last weekend. After a 1-7 start to the season, every win is a big one. At the Allen Tournament, the Lady 'Cats picked up four wins out of the seven matches they played. Coach Crown… 2010-08-24T02:19-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/lhhs_tennis_off_to_blazing_start/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/lhhs_tennis_off_to_blazing_start/#When:14:16Z Roman Milan, LHHS senior and varsity tennis player, offers our readers the full update on last weekend's regional tennis tournament. Read Roman's article here. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-23T14:16-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/back_to_school_lake_highlands/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/back_to_school_lake_highlands/#When:13:00Z Saying goodbye to summer is hard, but a fresh backpack and a few friendly faces on campus make it a lot easier. We have a few helpful tips and reminders, too. Take a look. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-23T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_topgolf_dallas1/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_topgolf_dallas1/#When:11:00Z TopGolf is back with another great deal. Just in time for the start of school, students are going to love this offer. Get the details here. General News, Shop LH Deal of the Week 2010-08-23T11:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_scrimmage_colonels_at_the_boneyard/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/cats_scrimmage_colonels_at_the_boneyard/#When:21:49Z In preparation for zero week, the LHHS Wildcats took on the Colonels in a scrimmage at the Boneyard last Friday. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-21T21:49-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/shopping_lake_highlands_in_lakewood/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/shopping_lake_highlands_in_lakewood/#When:13:00Z One of our favorite local boutiques is expanding. The owners of T Hee Greetings & Gifts visited with us recently about their decision to open a second location. Read their interview here. Neighborhoods General, Shop LH Deal of the Week 2010-08-20T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/people_article/lh_today_visits_with_chip_waggoner/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/people_article/lh_today_visits_with_chip_waggoner/#When:13:00Z This section features interviews with community leaders, their profiles and other interesting LH facts and history. This week we visit with Fox 4 personality & LH Today play-by-play announcer, Chip Waggoner. 2010-08-20T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/construction_nears_completion_for_churchill_project/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/construction_nears_completion_for_churchill_project/#When:21:00Z What exactly is a continuing care facility? Tiffany Johnson, who handles PR for Villages of Lake Highlands, explains it and shares news of the new facility opening soon in Lake Highlands. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-19T21:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/the_dawn_of_a_new_season_at_dct/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/the_dawn_of_a_new_season_at_dct/#When:14:30Z Cast and crew are gearing up for another great season at the Dallas Children's Theater. Get the scoop on the new fall season here. General News 2010-08-19T14:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/bidding_for_the_cats/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/bidding_for_the_cats/#When:13:00Z Bidding opened Monday in the Wildcat Club's annual on-line auction. Check it out to get some great deals and support Lake Highlands athletic programs at the same time. Schools & Sports 2010-08-18T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcat_desmond_roland_commits_to_osu/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcat_desmond_roland_commits_to_osu/#When:12:40Z LHHS Wildcat two time All-District running back, Desmond Roland, recently committed to play college ball at Oklahoma State University. Read his interview here. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-18T12:40-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/tax-free_weekend_begins_august_20th/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/tax-free_weekend_begins_august_20th/#When:16:30Z State Rep. Allen Vaught has provided a comprehensive list of items included in this weekend's annual tax-free event. Check them out, and start making your back to school lists. Neighborhoods General 2010-08-17T16:30-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/meet_greet_with_peggy_dillon/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/meet_greet_with_peggy_dillon/#When:16:00Z The Lake Highlands Community got the opportunity to meet our new LHHS principal Monday evening at the high school. Details are here. Schools & Sports 2010-08-17T16:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/on_the_agenda_talking_dollars_with_the_city/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/on_the_agenda_talking_dollars_with_the_city/#When:13:00Z Is tonight's Budget Town Hall Meeting on your calendar? If not, it should be. Get the details here. General News 2010-08-17T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcat_football_welcomes_the_media/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/article/wildcat_football_welcomes_the_media/#When:13:19Z After a full week of two-a-days, Coach Smith and company hosted the media at the Boneyard Saturday. Take a look here. Schools & Sports, Sports ONLY 2010-08-16T13:19-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_my_office/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/deal_of_the_week_my_office/#When:13:00Z Back to school shopping? Make it easy on yourself with 20% off your school supply purchases at My Office. It's just in time for the tax-free weekend, but this deal is good all month for our LH Today readers. General News, Shop LH Deal of the Week 2010-08-16T13:00-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/lady_cats_volleyball_struggles_at_duncanville_tourney/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/sports/quickhits/lady_cats_volleyball_struggles_at_duncanville_tourney/#When:12:08Z Beginning her second year as the Lady ‘Cats volleyball head coach, Melissa Crown recently traveled to the Duncanville Tournament of Champions with a team chock-full of underclassmen. The youthful Wildcat team had a tough draw last week, as they faced the defending 3A state champs from Lovejoy in their first match of the tourney. … 2010-08-16T12:08-06:00 http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/the_british_rose_pub_-_where_everyone_in_lh_knows_your_name/ http://www.lakehighlandstoday.com/index.php/news/article/the_british_rose_pub_-_where_everyone_in_lh_knows_your_name/#When:11:30Z Even though called The British Rose, this local patriotic pub regularly sponsors drives to collect and send items to our overseas troops. Read more about the popular haunt here. General News, Shop LH Deal of the Week 2010-08-13T11:30-06:00