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Updating the gateway

February 6, 2012

Updating The Gateway As we wait for progress to be made with the Happy Shapes, the public art project scheduled for the underpass at Ross Avenue and Central Expressway, there have been discussions on updating the current Gateway To The ...
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More photos from Public Art Dedication

January 6, 2012

Thanks to Gaye Maris for these additional photos!

Dedication of New Public Art in Exall Park

December 17, 2011

Saturday, December 17, 2011 In the Rock Garden at the intersection of Hall and Bryan Streets The Office of Cultural Affairs and the Friends of Exall Park welcome you to join in this celebration of the park and the generous donation by ...
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Welcome Whimsy!

It was a wonderful and joyous dedication on the morning of December 17. Several people gathered for the unveiling of Whimsy the owl, the new public art commissioned for Exall Park by long time Bryan Place resident, Belva Becker. ...
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Best Bryan Place Block Of Lights

December 14, 2011

It may be too early to call the holiday lights adorning the townhomes at Bryan and Adair Streets as the best lit block of the season. But it certainly stands out, giving everyone a wonderful view from Exall Park and beyond. ...
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Great Time At Holiday Party

The Dallas Cowboys nor the cold weather could keep neighbors from attending the annual holiday party at the pool clubhouse on December 4th. It was estimated that the turnout was more than in previous years with folks coming ...
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Thank You From The BPNA President And Board

As the year comes to a close, I’d like to personally thank all of you who continue to make Bryan Place a wonderful neighborhood and a great place to live. I’d especially like to thank those that I have served with on our ...
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Bryan Place Well Represented at “Dallas Complete Streets”

December 13, 2011

We would like to thank the Bryan Place residents who were able to attend the “Complete Streets” meeting held last month at the Nasher to discuss ideas for making Ross Avenue more pedestrian friendly. Several ideas were ...
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Newsletter accepting ads for first half of 2012

To place commercial advertising (an ad generally designed to generate revenue and not solely to benefit the neighborhood, BPNA pool association, or Exall Park) in the BPNA newsletter, please submit your request to the treasurer*. ...
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Haskell Avenue Post Office Closure

December 12, 2011

The Eastside Finance Station, the post office closest to Bryan Place, is slated to close as part of the United States Post Office cost cutting plan. Though the deadline has passed to submit your comments directly to the ...
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City Hall Contacted About Liberty Court Street Repair

The city repaired a water main break last month on Liberty Court, but did a bad job returning the street back to the original state, not replacing it with the brick pavers which are popular on many streets within Bryan Place. They ...
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Revisiting Ross Avenue

Now that the Icon At Ross Avenue is near completion, changes are also occurring across the streets from the new apartment complex to the east and south. According to Jerry Moreno, of Downtown Auto Upholstery at 1623 Hall Street, he ...
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Lower Crime Reported

The Dallas Police department was happy to report that Bryan Place only had two offenses reported last month. Much better than the previous month which showed an increase in area crime. However, they stress using common sense, ...
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BPNA Boundaries Talk

September 27, 2011

Residents had questions about last month’s article regarding expanding the boundaries of Bryan Place Neighborhood Association from beyond Washington Avenue to Haskell Avenue. The purpose of the story was to get feedback ...
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Reshaping Ross With An Icon

Progress is moving along smoothly at the Icon On Ross, the new development coming up on Ross Avenue and Hall Street. The developer has unveiled a website for more information about the four story luxury apartment complex. Go online ...
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Dogs Found – Anyone Know Them?

A new resident in Bryan Place found two dogs in Exall Park late last month. He took them home and gave them baths and would like to find the owner(s) of these dogs if possible. If not, would like to find homes for them. He has two dogs ...
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Basic Dog Obedience Training

All Breeds, ages 6 months and older Attention Leash walking Sit Stay Down Recall Tuesdays, 7pm – 8pm $80.00, Starts September 13th, for six weeks Using positive reinforcement, simple cues, and fun relationship building games, ...
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Location:
Exall Park Recreation Center
1355 Adair
Dallas

Zumba, Boot Camp, And More Offered At Exall Park

Not only is the Exall Park Recreation Center a fun place to hang out, it is also a great place to get in shape. The center offers new Zumba and fitness classes with a personal trainer at a low cost for toning, weight loss, endurance ...
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Location:
Exall Park Recreation Center
1355 Adair
Dallas

Keeping Up Appearances

September 26, 2011

There is no doubt that Bryan Place homeowners like keeping their places updated. While we enjoy more flexibility than many other neighborhoods, we must also remember that there are covenants within Bryan Place. However, they vary from ...
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Stepping out Near Bryan Place

With the fall weather approaching, now is a great time to take a stroll over to the Arts District: AT&T Performing Arts Center 2403 Flora Patio Sessions Every THURSDAY from 5:30pm-7:30pm FREE CONCERTS providing a place to relax ...
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Good Bryan Place Turnout For Central Patrol Quarterly Summit

September 1, 2011

Bryan Place was well represented at the meeting held last month. Attendees received useful information on identity theft and crime trends in East Dallas. The event promoted ideas for Crime Watch committees, detailed the iWatch ...
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Happy Shapes Shaping Up

August 28, 2011

The Texas Department of Transportation has approved the Happy Shapes project for the Gateway To The Arts District Ross Avenue underpass conditionally, depending on actual placement of the “shapes” to be located behind the ...
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What PD-298 Says About Fencing

August 27, 2011

As residents become interested in modifying their property’s fencing, questions often arise about what can and cannot be built. Hopefully this excerpt will provide insight from PD-298, the Bryan Area Special Purpose District, which ...
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Bryan Place Boundaries Growing

If you have lived in Bryan Place for only a few years or even a few months, surely you have noticed how the neighborhood has progressed. It continues to be the hidden jewel of East Dallas right outside of downtown. Our community ...
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Exall Park Wins Video Contest

August 26, 2011

The City of Dallas sponsored a video contest called, “I Love My Park”. Exall Park Summer Campers entered the contest. We wrote a song and put a video together to showcase the park. Out of the 20 entries we won 1st place. ...
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Welcome Bryan Place’s Youngest Resident

August 23, 2011

Amelie Jolene Killian was born on august 23, 2011, at 12:25. She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 20.5 inches long. She was welcomed by her parents, Aaron & Michelle, and her older sister Isa.

Nursing Home Out, Apartments In?

July 28, 2011

Developer, Tom Metcalfe, contacted the BPNA board to inform neighbors that he has abandoned the plan to construct the Silver Oaks Residences, an assisted living center at Bryan Street and Washington after receiving opposition from the ...
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Bryan Place Helped make it a Better Block

July 1, 2011

The spotlight was on Bryan Place and the Arts District last month as Better Block Project came to Ross Avenue. Several folks from the neighborhood, Dallas, and beyond came out to see our grand boulevard transformed into a more ...
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The Concert in Exall Park — A Letter of Thanks

June 8, 2011

Greetings to All, As I reflect back to last month’s Symphony Orchestra Concert in Exall Park, I feel a tremendous amount of gratitude. Oh yes, I think the concert was a great success. So many in the neighborhood, the community, and ...
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Gateway to the Arts

May 10, 2011

Happy Shapes To Accentuate Ross Underpass Last month a committee voted to select the so called “Happy Shapes” art project, 30 glowing LED light sculptures installed on each side, for the underpass at Ross Avenue and Central ...
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