Jan. 12 – 9:46 a.m. 9400 Block, Beck Ave. (75206) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant’s head. Jan. 13 – 3:15 p.m. 1900 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect struck both of the complainants in the face with a rock. […]
By Nancy Black One hundred ten. That’s how many volunteers from one local group showed up to help clean White Rock Lake this past weekend. That’s a lot of people — all masked and gloved up — united for a common cause. I wish that could be our community’s collective theme moving forward in 2021 […]
Career Training Opportunities Growing in District 3 High Schools As we turn the page to a new and — hopefully — better year in 2021, I’d like to tip my hat to some of the good things going on in District 3 schools. First, kudos to staff for the great work being done in the […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce announced via a Zoom meeting that the 2021 Chairman’s Award recipient is Mark Ramsey. The Chairman’s Award is given annually for outstanding service to the East Dallas community. The criteria for selection includes: professional experience, contributions to the chamber, community engagement and areas of leadership. This year’s recipient […]
The Funky East Dallas Democrats, aka The FEDDs, came out in numbers for the Second Saturday Clean-up, hosted by For the Love of the Lake. More than 110 volunteers removed trash and debris from the shores of White Rock Lake. Positive turnouts like this make a great difference. To volunteer for next month’s clean-up, visit […]
From City Staff Reports The City of Dallas participated in the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19, synchronizing the ringing of bells in conjunction with the same memorial, which took place in Washington D.C. on January 19, also occurring that day in cities and towns across the country. The memorial featured the lighting of […]
Poet Amanda Gorman calls for better America By Camila Domonoske KERA/NPR News When Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet from Los Angeles, took to the stage on Wednesday, it was immediately clear why the new president had chosen her as his inaugural poet. Gorman echoed, in dynamic and propulsive verse, the same themes that Biden has […]
WHITE ROCK BOAT CLUB White Rock Boat Club reopens on Friday, June 5. Organized events are now permitted at the club with social distance guidelines recommended. It is advised that lake lovers use common sense when in the general area of others, wear a face covering, gloves, stay six feet apart, and whatever other protection […]
3 cups guava nectar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons oil Salt and pepper 4 center-cut pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick Sliced green onions, for garnish, if desired Heat oven […]