By Judy Babb When people decide to run for local office, often it is because they have a bee in their bonnet about something. They want to bring change. This was true in 2015 for Jeff Casper, then 25 and a Mesquite resident. He and his wife Emily were volunteers at the city animal shelter […]
Nov. 2 – 12:40 a.m. 9500 Block, Wickersham Rd. (75238) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect shot a handgun two times at the complainant. Nov. 2 – 2:30 p.m. 9800 Block, Walnut St. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property using a weapon. Nov. 2 – 5 […]
The Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer “When I Grow Up” Warrior Portrait exhibit is now on display through Nov. 21 at NorthPark mall in Dallas. This exhibit is a curated collection of portraits and stories of 25 of the 26 brave young pediatric cancer patients (called Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Warriors). They are dressed as what […]
By Ann Thomas Gary O’Neal will be honored November 14 for an unprecedented 50 years of service as director of music/organist at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in East Dallas. The celebration begins during the church’s regular worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a congregational luncheon. Ann O’Neal, Gary’s wife of 48 years and an […]
The For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) office will be open Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. for a drive-thru only (do not get out of your vehicle) to pick up supplies for the Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up event. The offices are located at 1152 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite #123 in Dallas. Volunteers will […]
Oct. 26 – 3:24 a.m. 8900 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Burglary of a Business: Three unknown suspects broke into the listed business and stole an ATM machine. Oct. 26 – Noon 11100 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect struck a pedestrian with her vehicle and fled. Oct. 27 […]
By Chris Kelley Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, known as the largest predominantly LGBTQ+ church in the world, will premiere “The Field of Light,” a music piece commissioned in tribute to the Saints known personally and for the millions who have died worldwide during the pandemic. Written by American Composer Z. Randall Stroop, […]
By Suzanne M. Anderson St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has been awarded a grant from Whitworth University to provide a Speakers Series on anti-racism and diversity and to paint a colorful mural at the church to encourage Lakewood neighbors to “Love One Another.” The church is excited to announce the unveiling of the mural, scheduled for […]
By Judy Babb White Rock Hills Park at 2229 Highland Road will be rocking Saturday, Nov. 6, as the long-needed city park opens to much fanfare after years of the space being an eyesore and worse. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the park will be full of fun, food and performances as it celebrates […]
By Rebecca Boatman Many knew the property on Highland Road as the old trailer park. In 2006, the residents were evicted, and the trailers were removed. It was fenced in and put up for sale. These four plus acres are partially in the flood plain and are filled with over one hundred old growth hardwoods […]