By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA’s signature event, Parade of Playhouses, will be returning to NorthPark Center for the 27th annual event on July 9-25. The event features custom-built children’s playhouses on display in the hallways of NorthPark Center and available to win by raffle. The event brings attention to the stories of children who’ve experienced […]
By David Mullen In early May, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars met at the preverbial fork in the road. As the playoffs were about to take shape in the NBA and NHL, the Mavericks took the high road, and the Stars took the low road, which led to an abrupt dead end. It […]
By Juliette Coulter To celebrate the Summer of Sculpture exhibition opening with the return of ZimSculpt, a display of Zimbabwean sculpture, the Dallas Arboretum hosted its first ever Black Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 1. On April 30, the Dallas Arboretum held a press conference to discuss details of the Black Heritage Celebration, which honored […]
Last Friday, Lakehill Warriors from kindergarten to grade 11 cheered on the Class of 2021 at the annual Senior Day event. Seniors, wearing their college shirts, declared the colleges they plan to attend as well as their intended majors while everyone celebrated. Seniors and their parents started the day with a breakfast, courtesy of the […]
By Delia Clayton It is time to kick off the Honor Our Heroes Campaign and Light Up Downtown Dallas for 2021! Participants do this to honor, celebrate and thank our local heroes: police, fire-rescue, military and, again this year, healthcare workers. The steadfast support from businesses and residents for this campaign symbolizes the hope, gratitude […]
WHITE ROCK EAST GARDEN TOUR By Melissa Dermarkar What could be more fun than spending a Sunday strolling in some of the most beautiful gardens in Dallas? A total of nine creative gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates will be showcased featuring peaceful retreats, large organic gardens, water features, lavish […]
By David Mullen After years of laboring in the minor leagues, Alex Smith waited 25 years more to finally make it to the big leagues. And he has one of the best seats in the house. The former Texas Rangers minor league infielder owns Rockerman of Texas (rockermanoftexas.com) in Justin. Anyone who has visited the […]
The SPCA of Texas’ 16th annual Strut Your Mutt, the Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Pet Nutrition is only two weeks away! The event will take place virtually Thursday, May 6 through Saturday, May 8. The event is virtual, and minimal contact swag bag pick-ups will take place […]
SUNSET ROW This breathtaking photograph was taken this past week by White Rock Lake Weekly reader David McGhee. McGhee is a professional photographer but spends his leisure time snapping shots around his neighborhood — White Rock Lake. Congratulations, David! You just won a $25 gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your original photo […]
By David Mullen Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer have begun their seasons. The NBA and NHL are moving toward the playoffs. NASCAR is running. Major golf tournaments are in full swing. The Kentucky Derby is heading to post time. Even the WWF is getting the cage ready for a “Backlash” and an “Invasion.” […]