Oak Cliff Advocate

01/16/2025

“[Flamenco] is fun when you’re around other people, and everybody is doing it together,” says Julia Alcántara, who has been performing and teaching Flamenco for 25 years.⁠
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Alcántara, executive director of the dance troupe Flamenco Fever, had been struggling to find a Dallas dance space. La Cantera Arts Conservatory was born in October, complete with a new dance floor for lessons, performances, private parties and developing a scene for Flamenco in Oak Cliff.⁠
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La Cantera received a grant from the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture to use for more affordable beginner classes and launch a spring programming calendar. “We want people to come and do something other than sit on the couch and watch other people do stuff on TV. Turn off “Dancing With The Stars,” get over here and get on the dance floor.”⁠
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https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2024/12/la-cantera-conservatory/
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01/15/2025

The Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff will be the first branch to implement monthly workshops tailored to help job seekers with resume writing, interview preparation, and career placement.

The Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff will be the first branch to implement monthly workshops tailored to help job seekers.

01/14/2025

Dallas fire officials are investigating a fire that killed an elderly man in east Oak Cliff Sunday morning.

Dallas fire officials are investigating a fire that killed an elderly man in east Oak Cliff Sunday morning.

01/13/2025

Oak Cliff native LaDyrian Cole says pursuing different professions has taught her a lot and given her all the skills she possesses today. After going down a variety of paths throughout her life, including being an investigative reporter, flight attendant and, most importantly, mother of her daughter, Cole says she is confident that law will be the path she will follow. ⁠
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Cole often found herself in courtrooms covering cases and trials as a journalist. But she was “tired of being on the sidelines” and “wanted to be more involved to have an impact on the outcomes.”⁠
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She chose to attend UNT Dallas College of Law. She earned a Dallas Bar Association Judge Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship, which paid her tuition for all three years and served as VP of the UNT Dallas College of Law Black Law Students Association.⁠

https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2024/12/ladyrian-cole/

01/13/2025

Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) is deploying six personnel to assist with ongoing wildfire response efforts in Los Angeles County, California.

Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) is deploying six personnel to assist with ongoing wildfire response efforts in Los Angeles County, California.

01/10/2025

On Wednesday, the Davis Garden TIF Board approved the final funding of $1 million for the Rosemont Safe Routes to School project, which will now go to City Council for final approval.

photo via preservationdallas.org

On Wednesday, the Davis Garden TIF Board approved the final funding of $1 million for the Rosemont Safe Routes to School project, which will now go to City Council for final approval.

Pending Council approval, construction is expected to start in spring/summer...

01/10/2025

There’s spectacle, and then there’s high school football in Texas. ⁠
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When the Friday night lights shine at South Oak Cliff High School, Sophomore Ki’Zydreeck Faggett does double duty as a member of the Golden Bears’ band and cheerleading team. The 15-year-old has been a member of his school’s band or choir since he was in elementary, now playing drums. He plans to pursue a career as a band director after graduation. ⁠
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This year, he decided to try out for his high school’s cheerleading squad and made the team. South Oak Cliff cheer coach Getquiea Jones had recently seen a stunt on TikTok combining the two teams, with a drummer hoisted into the air by a group of cheerleaders and spun while playing. Faggett was in for the idea.⁠
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The stunt debuted at South Oak Cliff’s homecoming football game to a raucous reaction from the crowd. ⁠
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https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2024/12/stunt-shaking-up-football/
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01/09/2025

The third annual Dallas Is Lit! Literary Festival, happening May 15-18, 2025, will be a four-day celebration of literature and community bringing together a vibrant mix of authors, performers, and book lovers.

Photo by Danny Fulgencio.

The third annual Dallas Is Lit! Literary Festival, happening May 15-18, 2025, will be a four-day celebration of literature and community bringing together a vibrant mix of authors, performers, and book lovers with

01/09/2025

Winter weather bringing ice and snow has officially hit North Texas, prompting many school, business and restaurant closures. But several spots in Oak Cliff are staying open if you need to grab a bite to eat.

Several spots in Oak Cliff are staying open during the winter storm today if you need to grab a bite to eat.

01/09/2025

Our Best of Services voting is live! Vote once a day for your favorite local services until Jan. 29. ⁠
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Vote now using the link below!⁠

https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/best-of-voting-2025-local-services/
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01/08/2025

Since he was 5 years old, Alejandro González has dreamed of opening a bookstore in the south of France.

It may not be France, but 411 N Tyler Street, just west of the Bishop Arts District, is where González found the perfect spot to live out his childhood dream. In October 2024, he opened Tlazo Home. The name Tlazo comes from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztec/Maya, and translates to “dear” or “precious.”

González has created a home furnishings store emphasizing Latino, predominantly Mexican, design and artists. He aims to provide one-of-a-kind designs, homeware, furniture and gifts while combining contemporary design with traditional artisan manufacturing methods.

https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2024/12/tlazo-home/

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01/07/2025

As Dallas Independent School District (DISD) starts its spring semester today, Jan.7, the district is monitoring winter weather conditions to determine if adjustments, cancellations or postponements may be necessary.

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As Dallas Independent School District (DISD) starts its spring semester today, Jan.7, the district is monitoring winter weather conditions to determine if adjustments, cancellations or postponements may be necessary.

Any changes will be communicated to parents a...

01/07/2025

Longhorn Ballroom will be hosting Punks and Pokes, set to be an annual community event inspired by the iconic S*x Pistols, on February 1.

Longhorn Ballroom will be hosting Punks and Pokes, set to be an annual community event inspired by the iconic S*x Pistols — Merle Haggard marquee.

01/06/2025

Rosi’s Salvadoran Fusion Cuisine, a family-owned restaurant in the Dallas area, has a rich history rooted in resilience and tradition. “A lot of people don’t know a lot of the history of El Salvador,” Jose Galdamez says. ⁠
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The family’s famous pupusas — handmade thick corn tortillas stuffed with varying ingredients — began to create a buzz in the kitchen of a local church in East Dallas. “There was a restaurant that was going out of business from someone from the church, and they told my mom, Hey, we want you to buy it,’” Jose says. ⁠
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In 2005, Jesus and his mom, Rosi, opened the first Rosi’s Pupuseria in Garland. Eight years later, after much success and demand, they opened a second location in Mesquite, and in 2023, the Oak Cliff Rosi’s Salvadoran Fusion Cuisine opened.⁠
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https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2024/12/rosis-salvadoran/
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01/06/2025

After experiencing a break-in on Dec. 6, Soirée Coffee in Trinity Groves will likely see an influx of business after a famous food reviewer stopped by the coffee bar.

Photo credit: Alex Gonzalez

After experiencing a break-in on Dec. 6, Soirée Coffee in Trinity Groves will likely see an influx of business after a famous food reviewer stopped by the coffee bar.

Keith Lee, a TikTok creator with nearly 17 million followers whose reviews are

01/04/2025

Start the new year with this month’s Oak Cliff Advocate featuring the curated home decor finds at Tlazo Home and family-owned Rosi’s Salvadoran Fusion Cuisine, elevating the traditional pupusa.⁠
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Meet South Oak Cliff sophomore who took to the air with his drum, hoisted by cheerleaders in an IRL TikTok stunt at the homecoming game. Learn Flamenco or enjoy Flamenco Fever performance at the new home of La Cantera Conservatory.⁠
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Wish Elmwood a happy 100th birthday and discover the history that has transformed it from a dairy farm to a thriving heart of Oak Cliff.⁠
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https://digital.advocatemag.com/oak-cliff-current-edition/

01/03/2025

In the face of an impending cold front that will bring freezing temperatures, Dallas Water Utilities has created a guide for neighbors looking to prevent damage to their properties.

Photo by Danny-Fulgencio.

In the face of an impending cold front that will bring freezing temperatures, Dallas Water Utilities has created a guide for neighbors looking to prevent damage to their properties. We’ve broken the steps down to just the highlights. Check it out.

Prepare pipes for...

01/03/2025

Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in west Oak Cliff on New Year’s Day.

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Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in west Oak Cliff on New Year’s Day

On January 1, 2025, at about 2:40 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the