by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 7, 2011 | Education, Land use, News, Recreation
The Ferguson Road Initiative’s vision to build a library in far East Dallas is now a reality. Located at 9150 Ferguson Road, the White Rock Hills Branch Library is scheduled to open in early 2012. The sculpture by Jon Barlow Hudson is inspired by the ancient concept...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 5, 2011 | Issues, Land use
By Gary Lawler [dropcap2]T[/dropcap2]he Greater Casa View Alliance held town hall meetings in January and May of this year to develop a vision for the Upper Ferguson Road Corridor from Oates Drive to LBJ Freeway. Omniplan, a 55-yr-old architectural and planning firm,...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 4, 2011 | Fundraising
By Vikki Martin President There are many great stories about FRI and its impact over the last dozen years, but the one that seems to stick with people is the origin story — My new bicycle was stolen from our home, leaving Rob and I with a choice. Would we move...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 4, 2011 | Domestic violence
In April 2011, FRI hosted a Victim’s Impact Panel at the New Creation Bible Church of Ferguson Road. This was a “Taking Back Life” event that included male and female survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. “The 60 survivors in attendance provided...
by Maria Valenzuela | Sep 4, 2011 | Tips
The U.S. Postal Service provides guidelines on how to avoid fraud: Warning Signs Sounds too good to be true. Pressures you to act “right away.” Guarantees success. Promises unusually high returns. Requires an upfront investment –even for a free prize. Buyers want to...
