By Mark McKenzie It is history making enough that Wilshire Baptist Church has had two consecutive pastors who served more than 30 years apiece, but now the Dallas church is making history again by calling a pastor who is the product of the church’s own nationally recognized pastoral residency program. Timothy Peoples of High Point, […]
Bernice Nicklas (pictured), a resident of Lake Highlands, will celebrate her 105th birthday with an Open House Reception at White Rock Court in Dallas. Family and friends from both Dallas and Pennsylvania will attend. The party is on December 18, but her actual birthday is December 23. The event will also feature a pink champagne […]
By Elizabeth Lenart Sunny skies set the tone for a perfect celebration on November 17 as more than 125 guests gathered for a monumental celebration at Juliette Fowler Communities. Festivities observed the 130th anniversary of the beloved housing community in East Dallas and the dedication of its newest building, The Peak, a $24 million, 144-unit, […]
On November 6 at Frito Lay headquarters, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation delivered $186,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas. Organized in 2017, the mission of The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation is to honor, sustain and expand the legacy […]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK White Rock Lake Weekly reader Mary Rose DeCordova sent us this beautiful picture of White Rock Lake. Here’s what Mary says about her love of the lake: “It is such a beautiful place to experience a diverse set of nature. A great place for kids to learn. A relaxing setting for […]
November 8 — 1:30 p.m. 9800 Block Walnut St. (75243) Arson: Known person set fire to an inhabited residence. November 8 — 4 p.m. 9500 Block Wickersham Rd. (75238) Verbal Assault: Suspect threatened to shoot the complainant. November 8 — 10:25 p.m. 2300 Block N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Deadly Conduct: Arrested person pointed a firearm […]
By Dan Micciche Fall is in the air, and District 3 has been celebrating with homecomings, championship victories and, as always, academic innovation and excellence! Recognizing extraordinary athletes It has been an incredible month for our District 3 athletes. Congratulations to the Hill Highlanders cross-country team. The boys won the District 2 Championship, while seven runners […]
By Angela Ricketts White Rock North School (WRNS) kicked off the holiday season with the WRNS Parent Community collecting and donating more than 550 canned goods to the Feed Lake Highlands, “a faith-based program that feeds the body, mind and soul of Lake Highlands residents who live on fixed, limited or low incomes.” White Rock […]
November 1 — 7 a.m. 11300 Block Amanda Ln. (75238) Assault with Bodily Injury: Known suspect hit complainant several times, causing her pain and injuries. November 1 — 2:34 p.m. 2400 Block Gus Thomasson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Robbery: Unknown suspect stole property from the complainant. November 1 — 6 p.m. 10900 Block Park Oak Cir. […]