By Shaelyn Stone White Rock Rowing (WRR), the only Dallas rowing club to hold multiple national youth championship trophies (2014, 2021), returned home this week after showcasing the talent of 32 nationally-competitive athletes at the 2024 USRowing National Youth Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Fla. Of the five races WRR participated in, three […]
May 28 — 6:05 a.m. 2300 Block Oates Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Building with Forced Entry: The suspect pried a door open and broke into a safe, stealing property from it. May 28 — 11:p.m. 7100 Block Holly Hill Dr. (75231) Robbery of an Individual: The suspects restrained the complainant and stole his property. May 29 — 3 […]
By Nancy George Goodwill Industries of Dallas and Southern Methodist University (SMU) have joined forces in an innovative sustainability initiative, ensuring that end-of-semester moves are not only efficient but also environmentally conscious. By strategically placing donation trucks throughout campus, students were encouraged to donate gently used clothing, shoes and household items instead of discarding them. […]
From City of Dallas Staff Reports Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Police Chief Eddie Garcia, city leaders and Dallas ISD officials on Monday announced the third annual Summer of Safety campaign. The mayor and police chief kicked off the Summer of Safety effort at the Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Recreation Center. Mayor Johnson affirmed that public safety […]
Rae’s Hope, whose mission is to “Revive Communities One Child at a Time,” recently held its third annual Fitness for Life Rally & Ride Fun Day. The event was held at the Juanita J Craft Recreation Center, which has long been a partner of Rae’s Hope, providing gym space for volleyball practices and additional training […]
White Rock Lake Weekly is proud to announce the graduation and commissioning of Ensign Preston Mitchell Black from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on May 24. Graduating with a bachelor of science degree in political science, Ensign Black will now serve as a Division Officer onboard the USS STERETT, stationed in San […]
By Chris Giblin Nick and Nora, the beloved pair of bald eagles that have made White Rock Lake their home for the last three years, have weathered a wild week. In mid-March, the iconic pair saw the hatching of two eaglets, their first since losing their clutch when their nest collapsed in February 2022. After […]
May 21 — 3:10 a.m. 3400 Block St. Francis Ave. (75228) Robbery of an Individual: The suspect bit and hit complainant several times before taking his car keys. May 21 — 8:43 p.m. 4400 Block Live Oak St. (75204) Robbery of a Business: The suspect displayed a deadly weapon while committing theft from the company business. May 22 — […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Spelled K-A-R-E-N, pronounced Kah·Ren, and not to be confused with Korean, Gay H. found herself explaining her cultural identity as a Karen person at length while growing up. In a world that once made her feel disconnected from her ethnicity, Gay reflects on her journey of self-discovery in honor of Asian […]
By Nicole Rosales Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 throughout the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the 2024 Annual College Scholarship program. Selections for scholarships are based on college entrance scores, high school grades, maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, financial circumstances, […]