The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands presented its monthly student awards to four Lake Highlands High School (LHHS) students at its February 14 meeting. Character counts awards are presented each month to two students who display outstanding character traits at school and in the community. Youth of the Month awards go to students who excel […]
By Tina Meazell Woodrow Wilson High School Performing Arts Department presents its 63rd consecutive musical theater production, “Mamma Mia!,” on April 23-26. You’ll dance, you’ll jive, and you’ll have the time of your life when the Woodrow Wilson Performing Arts Department brings the magic of “Mamma Mia!” to the stage. Sophie’s big wedding day […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern “Oh, how nice. Some of my best friends are Jewish.” Smile politely. Try to control that muscle that pops out on your jaw when you grit your teeth. Get over it until next time. How many times do we have to hear it? How long does it take for normal people […]
By David Mullen An era-defining milestone in American sports, and in American history as a whole, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Feb. 22. It went unnoticed by many media outlets (save ESPN and NBC), as headlines went to NFL billionaire owners going back and forth with highly-paid players over a new collective bargaining agreement, Major […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports A new report shows that Dallas ISD continues to retain a higher number of effective teachers, which in turn is improving student performance under the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI). Meanwhile, TEI is expected to bring Dallas ISD an additional $28 million in funds from the state under House Bill 3. While […]
Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling everyone to Fair Park in Dallas for the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture March 6-8 with a three-day festival that is family-friendly and tons of fun. Tens of thousands will come from across Texas and […]
The Bath House Cultural Center was awarded monies in the 2017 Bond Election to do much needed renovations. In order to complete the upgrades to the building, the Bath House must temporarily close to the public. “We are excited for the construction to begin, but we won’t see you there for the next few months,” […]
LITTLE PINK HOUSES By Shelia Huffman “We thought you were going to keep it,” was the sentiment expressed by Vickery Place neighbors over the telephone to California resident Robb Hagestad, who co-owned, along with Jeremy Wenninger, the Arts and Crafts bungalow located at 5532 Richard Ave. in the Vickery Place Conservation District of East Dallas. […]
By Kim Cobb A $5 million commitment from Heather and Ray W. Washburne ’84 and family will enhance the student experience and elevate SMU’s competitiveness by establishing the Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium. The Washburne family and its investment in the new campus resource was celebrated during halftime at the SMU vs. Memphis men’s basketball […]
