The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands has presented 57 scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Lake Highlands High School. The awards totaled $153,000 and were presented at a club breakfast on May 10. These awards are made on an annual basis and have been given since 1971. To date, more than $2,500,000 in awards have […]
When Wackym’s Kitchen recently moved in down the street from Lakewood Brewing Company, the two independently-owned businesses decided to join up for a decadent pairing. Known for crisp and crunchy, unique and classic cookie varieties, Wackym’s latest release is appropriately called The Temptress, since it uses Lakewood’s Temptress stout in the recipe. Notes of chocolate, […]
By David Mullen Here we go again. On May 14, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in essence tabled the controversial topic regarding “student-athletes” being compensated to an internal committee. The issue comes up almost every year, about the time that universities are gearing up for their upcoming — and very lucrative — football seasons. […]
Summer is just around the corner, but you don’t need a calendar to know that it’s getting hot outside. For many, the rising temperatures means hiding inside with the A/C blasting. But not everyone is so fortunate. So, to assist the community, Lowest Greenville is hosting a fan and window unit drive benefiting Adult Protective […]
By Amity Thomas Dallas’ favorite producer only farmers market organization — Good Local Markets — launches the brand new Lakewood Village Farmers Market on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the southeast corner of Mockingbird Lane and Abrams Road. Good Local Markets has been dedicated to showcasing all local produce, meats and eggs, […]
On Friday, May 10, host committee members of MEET! East Dallas proudly donated $1,500 to East Lake Pet Orphanage (ELPO), proceeds from their networking event held in February. ELPO is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating and finding homes for stray animals such as Luigi, a dog that was recently in their care. Luigi’s story […]
By Roseanne Lewis AT&T, Goldman Sachs and Pioneer Natural Resources joined forces Monday, April 29 to host the Dallas CASA Classic, a charity golf tournament that raised $1.8 million for abused and neglected children served by Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Dallas CASA recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who advocate for the best […]
By Sameer Assanie Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, chair of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, on Saturday hosted her annual Military Service Academy Day at the DeSoto High School Collegiate Cafeteria. Conducted for each of the last 27 years, the 2019 Service Academy Day connected students from the 30th Congressional District of Texas […]
By Shelia Huffman The annual Juliette Fowler Communities Visionary Women lunch was held Friday at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas. The luncheon, benefiting the children, youth and older adults at Juliette Fowler Communities was attended by several members of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to help support Fowler’s contributions to the community. Central’s […]
By Kara Schectman Mayor Mike Rawlings has been named the recipient of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth’s most prestigious honor, the H. Neil Mallon Award, in recognition of his public service, civic and business leadership in Dallas that has advanced our local, national and international reputation. “I am honored to join the distinguished […]