Ray Hubbard

State, Federal Officials Insist Zebra Mussel Threat Confined to Lake Texoma. For Now.

​Zebra mussels are really Schutze's thing; he likes his with saffron and a white-wine broth, though of late he's taken to the far more exotic variation with aquavit, tarragon and cream. And per a release just dispatched by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ... More >>

Park and Rec Will Try to Fix Lake Ray Hubbard Boat Ramp So No One Else Takes Car for a Swim

No doubt you've heard by now: Rockwall County deputy Keven Rowan had to pull two women from Lake Ray Hubbard early Saturday morning after they took their Honda Civic for a swim. And if you haven't heard, well, see for yourself; his dash-cam captured his heroics for all to see. It's also prompted Dal ... More >>

A Message from Mary Suhm Concerning Dallas's Role as Region's "Emergency Water Provider"

​So much for all that rain we were promised; there it goes, not even close save for last night's stray raindrops. The not-even-near-miss seems only fitting in advance of tomorrow's briefing before the Dallas City Council, when City Manager Mary Suhm will recommend going to Stage 1, twice-a-week wa ... More >>

As Dallas City Manager Inches Closer Toward a Proposed Budget, Some Revealing Insights

​Dallas City Council remains on vacation till August (well, not everyone), but City Manager Mary Suhm and her staff remain at work needing to trim $20 million more out of the FY2011-12 budget to balance that sucker. Hence the memos sent to the council and mayor last night: One deals with just some ... More >>

Short Orders: Agave Tapas

​Agave Tapas2067 Summer Lee Dr.Rockwall214-771-0423Actually, the name includes "grill," "restaurant" and--I think--"bar" in addition to "tapas." And the name says it all.In some ways it reminds me of the time I stopped in a place called Carlos O'Kelly's, a Tex-Mex establishment that may or may not ... More >>

Top 10 Reasons The Dallas Suburbs Rule

austrini, via FlickrAllen at its most scenic​Take a look at that grid of little boxes. Just like East Dallas, really--with newer homes and fewer trees. And no backyard chicken farming.Just this afternoon we received a note from Brian Rudolph, urging us to visit his Holy Grail Pub (an Old Monk spin ... More >>

Rollickin' In Rockwall

So close, yet far enough away to dodge the dubious "suburb" tag, Rockwall is a good destination for hassle-free road tripping to a picturesque destination--you know, Lake Ray Hubbard. And since much of its development (including restaurants) is relatively new, it can still feel like untamed territo ... More >>

Sailin' For Supper

Take a dinner cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Review: Blue Canyon Kitchen, Tavern & Wine Bar

Hubbard Mother

Bahama Beach Club is Baja-crazy

Raw deal

If John Ware, Ray Hunt, and Bill Clements have their way, Dallas taxpayers may foot the bill for turning 2,200 acres of Kaufman County lakefront property into a golf course