Rotary Club invites community to breakfast

Rotary Club invites community to breakfast

The community of White Rock has been home to The Rotary Club of White Rock (WRR) since 1960 when a group of men decided to put into practice the goals of Rotary International in their own backyard. They built a club — 64 members strong — on the foundation of their belief and carried out […]

First-ever grant gives $8.6M to new park

First-ever grant gives $8.6M to new park

By Becky Mayad The City of Dallas, Dallas Park and Recreation Department, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife, in partnership with Fair Park First, recently announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service is making an $8.6 million grant to help fund Fair Park’s Community Park.  “Texas is known for its natural […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 47

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 47

November 26 — 2:40 a.m. 8300 Block N. Central Expy. (75206) Traffic Violation: An unknown suspect hit a city landscape and fled the scene without leaving any identifying information. November 26 — 10 p.m. 2300 Block Ballycastle Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Habitation with Forced Entry: The complainant reported to police that unknown suspects jimmied open a […]

Fireworks, light, drone show promises a bright 2025

Fireworks, light, drone show promises a bright 2025

By Kimber Westphall Reunion Tower and Hunt Realty Investments, Inc. proudly present the ninth annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza in Dallas! This Texas-sized celebration will feature a spectacular fireworks, light and drone show to ring in 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. for an unforgettable start to the new year.  The downtown Dallas […]

Family fueled by desire to help others prevent devastating loss

Family fueled by desire to help others prevent devastating loss

By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation held its 15th annual Hope Party on November 22 at The Statler in downtown Dallas. More than 530 supporters attended the organization’s fundraiser, which raised a record-breaking $570,000 through sponsorships, tickets, live and silent auctions and a wine and spirits pull. Proceeds from the event support the Foundation’s work […]

SPCA hopes dog houses lead to homes

SPCA hopes dog houses lead to homes

By Becky Adamietz-Deo The SPCA of Texas is delighted to present the 34th annual Home for the Holidays events at NorthPark Center (8687 N. Central Expressway, 75225).  Bark + Build showcases unique, state-of-the-art dog homes and cat condos, designed and created through our partnership with the American Institute of Architects Dallas (AIA) and TEXO, The […]

Santa’s toy collection includes two routes

Santa’s toy collection includes two routes

What started out as several friends wanting to collect toys for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s (DCAC) toy drive in 2020, has magnified into a huge community effort. This year marks the fifth FaLaLa Lakewood Christmas Toy Drive. But it’s not just any toy drive. It’s a parade that travels through the Lakewood streets, collecting thousands […]

Future of trail unknown as construction begins

Future of trail unknown as construction begins

By Andy Morgan Drivers on Garland Road going south near the Dallas Arboretum — and those on foot or bike on the nearby White Rock Lake Trail — can expect traffic and trekking woes until at least fall 2025. In early November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) began replacing a chain of temporary barriers […]

Dallas Institute moves to SMU

Dallas Institute moves to SMU

By Kim Cobb The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, a forum for important civic conversations that have shaped its namesake city for more than 40 years, has joined the SMU Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. The institute’s board of directors voted to give its assets to SMU, guaranteeing that its vital work will […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 46

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 46

November 12 — 7:05 p.m. 5900 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75231) Disorderly Conduct: An unknown suspect took a walk while naked, offending the complainant. November 12 — 10:06 p.m. 5800 Block Marquita Ave. (75206) Driving While Intoxicated: The arrested person was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and ran a stop sign on a public street. November […]