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Alexander Willis
Alexander Willis
Alexander joined Community Impact Newspaper as an editor in February 2022 and helps lead the Richardson and Lakewood/Lake Highlands papers. Graduating from the University of North Texas in 2017, Alexander spent four years as an associate editor for a publication based in the Nashville area of Tennessee, covering everything from local politics to city governments. When he's not writing, Alexander can be found on the tennis courts, hiking, or sampling DFW's wide array of restaurants.
Latest from Alexander Willis
The Great Amazing Race.
Take part in The Great Amazing Race, learn about reptiles and more things to do in the Lake Highlands-Lakewood area
Jack Retro vintage clothing store closing location near Lakewood area of Dallas
Of the 40 temporarily closed voting centers, six are in Richardson and two are in the Lake Highlands and Lakewood areas of Dallas. (Courtesy photo)
8 voting centers to temporarily close in Richardson and the Lakewood, Lake Highlands areas of Dallas
Talulah & Hess boutique store celebrates 20th anniversary in Dallas near Lakewood
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual teacher of the year award ceremony. (Courtesy photo)
Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce to honor Lakewood, Lake Highlands-area teachers of the year
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa (right) announced in January he would be stepping down from his role by the end of 2022. (Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas ISD invites community to help in search for new superintendent
Volunteers will help with flower planting, mulching, weeding, litter and debris removal, and more. (Courtesy photo)
City of Dallas seeking volunteers for park beautification project
Craig and Veronica Bradley launched Vector Brewing in April 2020 on Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas. (Photos by Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Brewing enthusiast brings passion for beer to Lake Highlands
A home in the Lakewood Conservation District sits across from a construction site outside the district. (Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lakewood residents push to expand conservation district
All 14 Dallas City Council districts are redrawn once every ten years based on population changes. (Community Impact Newspaper)
East Dallas districts may shift due to growth
Woodrow Wilson High School is among the Dallas ISD schools to have adopted the base calendar for the 2022-23 school year. (Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas ISD approves 2022-23 academic calendar
The streetlights are expected to be complete by December.(Courtesy photo)
New streetlights coming to northeast Dallas neighborhood
A total of 68 polling centers may be closed across Dallas County, including seven in Richardson and 33 in Dallas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Dallas County considers temporarily closing polling centers in Richardson, Dallas for May elections
The DISD board of trustees voted to increase pre-K tuition rates by nearly 22%. (Unsplash courtesy photo)
Dallas ISD approves increase to pre-K tuition rates
A map shows the location of the pond excavation project in Lake Highlands Town Center. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas approves $2.9M Lake Highlands pond excavation project
Sgt. Paul Thai will help oversee the new initiative, and he is also a member of the Neighborhood Police Team. (Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas Police Department plan aims to reduce crime
The city of Dallas has more than 94,000 streetlights.(Courtesy photo)
Dallas identifies priorities for streetlight improvements
Construction on Skillman Street is expected to last through 2024. (Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Skillman Street/I-635 project to help improve community, connectivity
The Dallas Arboretum's Easter weekend celebration will include live music, a petting zoo and more.(Courtesy Dallas Arboretum)
To-Do List: Seven fun April events going on in Lake Highlands, Lakewood areas of Dallas
Don Magner had worked for the city of Richardson for more than 25 years before his appointment to city manager in late February. (Alexander Willis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Q&A: New Richardson city manager to focus on city facilities, infrastructure