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White Rock: lake eerie At one of Dallas' favorite haunts, the legend of a storied specter never fades 12:04 PM CDT on Saturday, October 30, 2004 By KATIE MENZER / The Dallas Morning News < snip > The legend of the Lady of the Lake goes something like this: A young couple driving along White Rock Lake at night sees a girl in a wet, white gown standing beside the road. They stop and offer her a ride back to her home on Gaston Avenue, but when they arrive at her address, the hitchhiker has disappeared, leaving behind only a...

Rape suspect held on $1 million bail08:52 PM CST on Saturday, January 24, 2004By GRETEL C. KOVACH / The Dallas Morning News A man suspected of nearly beating a woman to death during a rape near White Rock Lake on Friday afternoon was charged Saturday with aggravated sexual assault with a deadly weapon, authorities said. Jose Elias, 22, of the 5400 block of Gaston Avenue, faces up to life in prison if convicted of the first-degree felony charge, authorities said. He is being held at Lew Sterrett Justice Center in Dallas in lieu of $1 million bail, jail officials said....

Lewd activity at White Rock Lake spurs police warning Don't let children use restrooms alone, parents advised 05/06/2002 By ROBERT THARP / The Dallas Morning News Dallas police have a warning for parents visiting parks at White Rock Lake: Don't let your children go into public restrooms alone. For decades, the parks have attracted more than families who enjoy picnics while watching spectacular sunsets over the downtown skyline and recreational enthusiasts who use the miles of trails. It's also a destination for people cruising for anonymous sex, police and residents say. The area has been listed on Web sites...