Two major East Dallas burglars busted

By Pegasus News wire

Responsible for a combined 130 burglaries.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

White Rock Hills VITA volunteers score big ROI

By Pegasus News wire

They doubled last year's outcomes.

Friday, June 20, 2008

New mural unveiled at Little Scholars Learning Center

By Pegasus News wire

Mural is an image of hope.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Ferguson Road Initiative launches membership drive and new website

By Pegasus News wire

FRI serves more than 40,000 residents in 20 neighborhoods in the White Rock Hills area with its U.S. Department of Justice Weed & Seed program that "weeds" out crime and "seeds" economic development.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Area Weed and Seed programs may be in danger

By Pegasus News wire

Program reduces crime and seeds business in eight area communities

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

White Rock Hills robbers foiled by 911 call

By Pegasus News wire

Crime + watch = less crime

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Ferguson Road Initiative & DISD host drug & gang prevention conference Saturday

By Pegasus News wire

Conference will educate more than 8,000 families and 13 DISD schools about the crisis of drugs and gangs, while offering them preventative tools to help protect their children from drug use and gang violence.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Sixth Floor Museum, Foundation, Ferguson Road Initiative Volunteers rally to bring 160 Dallas students, families to Museum March 29

By Pegasus News wire

Funded by a local family foundation grant, the FRI/Bayles Family Cultural Field Trip benefits an “at risk” community that would otherwise not be able to afford such an outing.

Friday, March 28, 2008

UPDATED: White Rock Hills Neighborhoods holding cleanup day March 29

By Mike Orren

Cleaning up graffiti and garbage

Friday, March 21, 2008

Monday’s Ferguson Road Two-points Weed and Seed meeting rescheduled to April 14

By Pegasus News wire

The culprit is "circumstances beyond our control."

Monday, March 10, 2008

Ferguson Road Initiative to hold annual meeting Monday night

By Mike Orren

Important updates and election of officers.

Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008

Ferguson Road Initiative gets new Crime Prevention Specialist

By Pegasus News wire

Benjamin L. Williams is recently back from his third tour of duty in Kuwait and Iraq.

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007

Dallas police taking the H.E.A.T. to White Rock Hills

By Pegasus News wire

Residents can register their vehicles in the H.E.A.T. program, which works to reduce car thefts.

Monday, Dec. 3, 2007

White Rock Hills Neighborhood Association 1177 taking off

By Mike Orren

After the initial meeting, things are happening quickly -- including new CrimeWatch signs for the neighborhood.

Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

Two-Points meeting on Thursday to address gang activity and upcoming budget

By Pegasus News wire

The meeting is at a different time and place than the usual.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative seeks nominations for officers and directors

By Pegasus News wire

Looking for individuals ready to make a difference.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007

Bayles Fest will bring together neighbors with health, finance, food and fun on October 13

By Pegasus News wire

This year's will be the biggest yet.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007

Income tax assistance volunteers sought in White Rock Hills

By Pegasus News wire

The program saved area residents more than $7.2 million last year.

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative awarded Project Safe Neighborhoods / Anti-gang violence grant

By Pegasus News wire

60,000 reasons for a further decline in crime

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative needs volunteer office help

By Pegasus News wire

Budget cuts have created a crunch.

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative has busy August meeting

By Pegasus News wire

Volunteers are needed for the growing Bayles Fest; the Library battle rages on; and law enforcement efforts are bearing fruit.

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007

Ferguson Road Two-points Weed and Seed receives $200k in federal funding

By Mike Orren

$25,000 increase over prior year.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

“Audie’s Place” VFW hall on Lakeland closed

By Mike Orren

The wrong guy got the eviction notice.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Dolores Wolfe earns city council recognition for community service

By Pegasus News wire

Wolfe worked on closure of blighted properties.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Residential burglary uptick in White Rock Village

By Pegasus News wire

Crimewatch leaders call for vigilance and reporting.

Monday, June 11, 2007

City of Dallas opens its first skate park at Lakeland Hills Park

Neighborhood kids have a blast while hard-core skaters grouse

By Mike Orren

Neighborhood kids have a blast while hard-core skaters grouse

Saturday, June 9, 2007

New Lakeland Hills skate park grand opening on June 9

By Mike Orren

The park doesn't open until this coming Saturday, but there are already some takers. Photo gallery included.

Sunday, June 3, 2007

White Rock Hills residents discuss location of library and recreation center

By Pegasus News wire

Community pushes for co-location, while Parks and Library boards move in the opposite direction.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative honors outgoing Council sponsors Chaney and Griffith and volunteers

By Pegasus News wire

Organization celebrates volunteer helpers.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Local Department of Justice Weed and Seed programs in danger

By Mike Orren

It's legislative action weekend here at Pegasus News. Now comes news that President Bush's 2008 budget slashes funding for Department of Justice grant programs, putting eight local "Weed and Seed" crime reduction and economic development programs in jeopardy.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

White Rock Hills Public Safety Task Force develops mission statement and action plan

By Pegasus News wire

Neighbors gather to work on better organizing area crimewatch solutions.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative Weed & Seed Meeting to discuss rec center and library complex

By Mike Orren

The meeting also includes a reception to honor Gary Griffith and Leo Chaney

Friday, May 11, 2007

White Rock Hills cleanup coming on Saturday, March 3

By Pegasus News wire

Clean up, fight graffiti and protect your car.

Monday, Feb. 26, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative offering free low-income tax preparation

By Pegasus News wire

Free assistance from trained volunteers, complete with e-filing.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative Public Safety Task force sets crime prevention priorities for White Rock Hills

By Mike Orren

Area neighbors agree that residential burglaries and drugs are the biggest problems and start crafting plans for prevention.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007

Neighbors needed to participate in Two-Points anti-crime walking tour

By Mike Orren

An important step towards weeding out crime at Buckner and Peavy.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007

Two-points Weed and Seed submits comprehensive plan and budget

By Mike Orren

Download the full report. If you live in the area, you'll learn all you could ever want to know about the neighborhood and the plans to clean things up.

Monday, Jan. 15, 2007

White Rock Hills residents stand united on library / rec center site

By Mike Orren

A community seems unanimous on where it wants its bond money spent. Will City Hall listen?

Monday, Jan. 8, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative annual meeting and celebration of bond victory to be held Monday night

By Mike Orren

Location of library and rec center on the agenda.

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative announces aid plan for Ash Creek residents

By Pegasus News wire

Seeking donations of money for relocation expenses as well as food and clothing.

Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006