Monday, March 14, 2011

Update on Mt Creek Area-Is It Ever Good News?

I attended a very informative political discussion yesterday in the home of a neighbor; and learned a couple of things worth sharing about the Mountain Creek Lake area.
First, Hensley Field...As you may know, Dallas sued the Navy for mega millions because the Navy damaged Dallas Naval Air Station land, which is owned by the city. A funded account was set aside for future improvement to the facility by the city-money coming from the lawsuit; but that MONEY IS GONE-having been legally transferred for use on another favored project.
Second-the Naval Station area is where police training happens; and remember! A grenade was found under the Mt Creek Lake bridge, and a huge ammunition theft, said to be an inside job, took place...This area is troubled by "practice" GUNFIRE, which is halting further development of the area and expansion by existing businesses and organizations.
GUNFIRE? MISSING MONEY?
And I thought I knew about this area! Only a fraction...I'm sure.
Here's hoping Oak Cliff will soon have representation on the city council, representation that will bring these problems out of the ammunition closet where thieves seem to break in and steal. If you get my drift...
This industrial/military area cannot go on as it is with residents living and working on its shores.

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Photos are from US Navy, Historical "Oak Cliff" web-site, Lake Cliff Park web-site, and Rose Mary Rumbley's lovely "Oak Cliff Tours" website, the Dallas Observer (Mt Creek Lake) and WFAA news. Thanks to all who promote and support Oak Cliff with such excellence, beauty, and affection.