Pathways provide easy access to lake By Nancy Black The concrete for the new sidewalk along Garland Road in front of the Arboretum has finally been poured. Approved by the Dallas City Council in October of 2017, the new pathway stretches from the intersection of E. Lawther Dr. and Garland Rd. and runs along the […]
By Andrea Lamarsaude A new year brings new ways to support local artists at Salons by JC Dallas – Casa Linda Plaza. The Salons just kicked off their 2020 Winter Art Exhibition featuring two local East Dallas artists, Ruda Anderson and Laurie McClurg. The exhibition opened January 14 and features more than 50 original works […]
With one month left for K-12 students to submit entries for DART’s 2020 Student Art Contest, don’t delay or you might miss your chance to “paint the town.” Contestants can compete to earn a spot for their design on DART buses and trains, plus cash and other prizes. The contest is open to public school, […]
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE By Kevin Richardson As of January 1, all apartment and condominium properties in the City of Dallas with 8 or more units are required to provide recycling access to residents. Under the new rules, property owners and managers are also required to educate their residents on the property’s recycling program so that […]
By Nancy Black Fire Season? That’s weird. When I was growing up, we only had four seasons, and not one of them was called “fire.” Spring, summer, fall and winter. That’s what we called the predictable changes in the weather systems each year. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen those four seasons. Why? […]
The White Rock Center of Hope is hosting a Fashion Show & Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Join the center for a delightful afternoon with cake, music and great fashion from the Center’s racks. Enjoy a silent auction with a wide variety of items and win raffle prizes, too. All proceeds […]
Each month during the school year, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands presents four awards to students at Lake Highlands High School (LHHS). Character Counts (CC) awards are presented to students who display outstanding character traits at school and in the community. Youth of the Month (YOM) awards are presented to seniors who excel in […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern East Dallas may not have beautiful vineyards, but it is home to some top, would-be wine caves. Bryan Adams (BA) ’63 alumni have designated Ozona Grill & Bar on upper Greenville as the class’ own wine cave — not to be confused with a “man cave,” an entirely different phenomenon. Every […]
Center for Innovation By Sujata Dand What happens when a parent gets sick — and doesn’t have childcare lined up during treatment? When researchers study women’s health, they often overlook that critical need. But Dallas’s Parkland Hospital is trying to change that. Just a few weeks before Lakesha Bunch’s 10-month old son, Josiah, was born, […]
By R. H. Lannen Until recently, Japanese food in Dallas has not extended far beyond a selection of hibachi and sushi restaurants, leaving many craving for a more diverse representation of what Japanese cuisine presents. Simple and cozy, Waya Japanese Izakaya is in no way pretentious in its offering of an authentic Japanese menu and […]