Vol. 14, No. 23 — June 9 – 15, 2023
Immersive pop-up designed by students now open
By Sylvia Bodell SPARK! PRISMATIC, a pop-up experience built entirely by local public high school students, takes place from now through August 27 at SPARK! located at Southside on Lamar in Dallas. The colorful exhibition showcases students’ one-of-a-kind artwork in an immersive experience with a variety of festooned rooms all done in one single color […]
Professional headshots added bonus for students
WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation (WWHSCF) recently announced that 29 graduating high school seniors have been awarded 30 Foundation scholarships commencing in the fall of 2023. On May 9, WWHSCF hosted an event at Lakewood Country Club to honor this year’s recipients and recognize the generosity of […]
Broccolini Ricotta Frittata
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 8 ounces broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces 9 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup ricotta 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Salt and pepper Heat oven to 325°F. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil until hot. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent. Add broccolini and cook, tossing with the onions […]
Dallas ISD sets new rule
From Staff Reports In an ongoing effort to ensure safer schools, Dallas ISD will require clear backpacks for all students starting in the 2023-2024 school year. As an additional option, mesh backpacks will be acceptable, however clear ones are preferred. Students may carry a small, nonclear pouch in their backpack to hold personal items, such […]
Wang wins scholarship
The International Society had their annual Cinco de Mayo party May 5 at the home of Barbara Crow. Entertainment was provided by three flamenco dancers from Flamenco Fever. The annual scholarship donation was given to Claudia Wang, a Southern Methodist University music major. Amanda Dotseth, director of the Meadows Museum, was in attendance for the […]
Community pride part of free camp’s agenda
With school officially out and summer camps across the Metroplex in full swing, a special east Dallas organization is providing the summer camp experience for children who are vulnerable and/or homelessness. Interfaith Family Services’ (IFS) summer school program is a vital piece of its curriculum for children, as leaders focus on mitigating any chance of […]
Baseball great enshrined in Cooperstown, Hubbard
By David Mullen Baseball is a game preserved by memories. Historically, the first baseball game ever played was in Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1839. The ball was a tightly compacted sphere of cloth wrapped with a stitched leather cover. Abner Doubleday, an American Civil War Union general, was credited with originating the game of baseball in […]
Evening will pay tribute to 50 years of Hip Hop
By Chris Kelley The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and Project Unity announced a cast of music legends for Together We Sing, the annual musical and special event fundraiser on June 15 that attracts a sold-out crowd. The soul-stirring evening will feature GRAMMY Award-Winner Erica Campbell (pictured) and Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient SPINDERELLA, “Sunday Best” finalist […]
Continuing care AWARE grant recipient
By Kim Lehman CC Young Senior Living, a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of excellence, announced it is the recipient of a grant from AWARE Dallas to further provide premier care to its residents living with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior, according to the […]