The Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) will hold its annual Winter Safety Summit with Dallas Police Department on Monday, Feb. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1451 John West Rd. in Dallas. The purpose of the event is to increase awareness of Dallas Police Department resources. Hear from Dallas Police officers as they speak about robbery prevention, […]
By Hailey Francis The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) announces its upcoming Literary Lions Luncheon on Wednesday, April 9, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the organization and honoring the founding individuals and families of FoDPL. The event falls during National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role of libraries, librarians and […]
By David Mullen For decades, in political, corporate and public relations circles, the practice has been known as the “Friday news dump.” Generally, if a business or individual has bad news to release like a negative earnings report, an alleged crime of some proportion, etc., they release the news on a Friday evening. That way, […]
Comerica Bank will host its 10th annual North Texas Prom Dress Drive during the month of February at seven participating banking centers. Donations will benefit local teens served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, Dallas CASA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, who otherwise may not be able to afford formal […]
White Rock Lake Weekly reader Shuji Sugawara took this photograph on January 30 of the waters flooding the lawn of the Bath House Cultural Center after the heavy rains. Shuji stated they got 4 1/2 inches of rain in their backyard off Lake Highlands Drive and Peavy Road during those same storms. Congratulations, Shuji! You […]
2 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Old Bay 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 12 saltines, ground to fine crumbs 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over and shells removed Salt to taste Vegetable oil, for cooking Line a baking sheet with […]
By Nicole Paquette Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees, Peter S. Brodsky, Jill B. Louis and Christopher P. Reynolds. These new trustees will help guide CFT toward its vision of thriving communities for all. CFT board members are selected for their diverse knowledge of community […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern The journey from a local talent to a Broadway star in performing arts is marked by dedication, passion and an unwavering commitment to the craft. Such is the inspiring story of Rachel Simone Webb, a Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Booker T.) alumna who took […]
June 1, 1947 — November 14, 2024 George Gagliardi was a prolific poet, composer, musical director, singer, musician, teacher, unapologetically Christian and dear friend to many. Born in Paris, Texas, he spent his childhood in Yonkers, New York. George attended Paris Junior College, Wayland Baptist University and North Texas State University (now UNT). He majored […]