Dallas Foreclosures

WFAA reported today that Dallas county currently is third in the nation in foreclosures at the rate of one for every 261 homes.

This is the highest number of foreclosures in the area since the 80's recession.

Great time to make an investment if you are looking.

If you are in trouble, check out the tips below asap:

How to Avoid Foreclosure

Vote on Tuesday November 7th!

The Dallas Morning News has set up an excellent review of candidates and topics for the Nov. 7th election.


http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/longterm/stories/102506dnmetelectionwrap.7283b9f0.html

Drugs & Kids

Whether you have toddlers or seniors in high school, this presentation will benefit you now and in the future. Drugs are present in our society, but we can protect our kids from being involved with drugs. Hear and learn from Dallas Police Narcotics Officers as to what to look for in your kids to determine if they are exposed to drugs, and how to prevent your children from becoming involved with drugs. This informative presentation is a must for anyone who has children. Do not miss this important presentation. Here are the details:


Date: November 9, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sam Tasby Middle School
7000 Fair Oaks Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75231


In addition, hear Chief Easterling from the Dallas Police Department Northeast Division with an update on what is happening in Northeast Dallas.

Co-sponsored by the
Northeast Division of the Dallas Police Department
and
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association

Timely Tip for November Gardeners:

A Bounty of Winter Color from Calloway’s

Brighten up your fall and winter landscape with annual flowers. Go ahead and add those tired, bloomed out summer flowers to your compost piles and replace them with fresh, colorful plants.

Pansies are by far the most popular winter color. Big blooms, a wide selection of colors and good cold tolerance make them a favorite in the winter garden. Dianthus, Snapdragons, Cyclamen, Violas and the fragrant Alyssum are also good choices for cold tolerant annuals. Ornamental Cabbage and Kale provide striking foliage forms for the landscape as well as color. For best effect, limit your planting to two or three colors per bed.

The key to growing beautiful annual flowers is soil preparation. Select a well drained flowerbed and add lots of organic matter such as Calloway’s Organic Compost or Bedding Plant Mix. Add either Calloway’s Flower Food or Blood and Bone Meal to the soil at planting to provide the extra nutrients for growth and blooms. Mulch well to reduce moisture loss and to insulate the soil.

These same annuals can be used in patio containers. Fill your containers with fresh potting soil and plant food. Keep them watered as necessary. Pinching off faded blooms will encourage repeat blooming.

Now sit back and enjoy this instant transformation to your landscape!

LHAIA Newsletter Excerpt

Economic Development

City of Dallas 2006 Bond Proposal
In November the residents of Dallas will be asked to vote on the largest bond package proposed in the history of the city. The proposal has been broken into twelve propositions. Whether you intend to vote for one, two, all, or none, the LHAIA would like to make sure you are aware of two items that would have a positive impact on very important economic development programs for Lake Highlands.

Propositions 6 and 8 contain $8M of land acquisition along Skillman at Walnut Hill and Skillman north of LBJ. This provides a critical first-step needed to further transit-oriented development and neighborhood revitalization in these two locations. These projects are aligned with and directly support the long-range plans for District 10, Forward Dallas!, Dallas Parks and Recreation, and Dallas Public Library, TXDOT, and DART.

The details of the 2006 Bond Proposal can be obtained by clicking on the Proposed 2006 Capital Bond Program link on www.dallascityhall.com. If you view by CD (council district) you can page down to District 10 and see the items proposed for Lake Highlands under each proposition. CW is the district category for citywide elements that affect all districts. For instance, $38M in Proposition 5 is for a City Performance Hall in the Arts District that will be accessible to smaller arts groups citywide, including those in Lake Highlands.


Find out how you can help, contact:
Susan Morgan
LHAIA, Economic Development
heysmorgan@aol.com