The spillway at White Rock Lake isn’t spilling! The spillway, located near the intersection of Garland Rd. and Winsted Dr. in Dallas, is the latest victim to the brutal Texas summer heat and lack of precipitation in the area. The Texas Water Development Board states that “the spillway is a concrete, broad-crested, uncontrolled weir 450 […]
By Mia Terraciano-Spence Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day season kicked off on August 27 and culminates on Thursday, Sept. 17. Communities Foundation of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are once again highlighting nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. For many children, a brighter future starts with something simple: a […]
In Memoriam November 13, 1959 – August 16, 2026 Tammy Louise Howard passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, in Mesquite, Texas, with her loving husband by her side, leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness and cherished memories. Tammy was born on November 13, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James and Edna Petton. She […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Dallas ISD’s youngest students, early education isn’t just about academics. It’s a chance to eliminate possible fears of starting school for the first time, manage emotions and build a trusted community away from home where students feel loved, welcomed and supported. And now, through the universal pre-K program, Dallas ISD […]
Aug. 31 Midnight 2200 Block Moser Ave. (75206) Disorderly Conduct/Peeping Tom: Suspect was looking into the complainant’s window. Aug. 31 6:09 p.m. 6400 Block Skillman St. (75231) Theft of property: Suspect had two previous convictions for theft and tried to steal items again. Aug. 31 7 a.m. 7200 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Harassment/Repeated Electronic Communications: […]
By Sara Burgos More than 75 women gathered at Frontiers of Flight Museum in late August for the Après Flight Club’s “Bubbles & Brainpower” event featuring American Airlines pilot, military veteran and Shine Girl Distillery founder and moonshiner Danielle Parton (pictured above). Parton is the niece of Dolly Parton, who died just days after the […]
The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation (DNF) today announced the celebrity participants for its eighth annual DNF Tennis Classic, taking place Saturday, Sept. 19 at Banner House at T Bar M in Dallas. Joining Dirk Nowitzki for an afternoon of exhibition-style tennis are Steve Nash, John Isner, DeMarcus Ware, Peja Stojakovic, Mark Knowles, Devin Harris, Michael Bennett, […]
By Nancy George When a suspected gas explosion displaced families from a Dallas apartment complex, SMU senior Bailey Kamau (pictured) learned first-hand how a nonprofit springs into action to help. Bailey was interning just blocks away at Mission Oak Cliff, which became a hub for the displaced families, organizing and distributing community donations. It was […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell The Meadows Museum and Bridwell Library at SMU have received a major gift from the family of Robert Tonti and Tina Tonti, who amassed an extraordinary collection of modern, postwar and contemporary art over the past three decades. The newly acquired works significantly expand the holdings of the Meadows Museum, which […]
Aug. 24 Midnight 2200 Block Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon: Arrested person had an unholstered handgun in his lap. Aug. 24 3:30 p.m. 10000 Block Royal Ln. (75238) Criminal Mischief: Suspect damaged a glass panel with a mallet. Aug. 24 1 p.m. 1800 Block N. Hall St. (75204) Harassment/Repeated Electronic Communication/Threat: Suspect repeatedly […]