An inspiring speech from fifth-grader Colin Harris earned him first place in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. Harris (pictured above), who attends J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard, competed alongside seven other outstanding fourth- and fifth-grade students at the Jan. 17 competition. The students shared their original speeches addressing a question: […]
By Rebecca Aguilar Several hundred women, men and children marched one mile in downtown Dallas in the fourth annual Women’s March for equal civil rights and reproduction rights. Maricela Martinez and her three girlfriends carpooled downtown to take part in the march. She said, “I march for the women who came before me, for myself […]
Pathways provide easy access to lake By Nancy Black The concrete for the new sidewalk along Garland Road in front of the Arboretum has finally been poured. Approved by the Dallas City Council in October of 2017, the new pathway stretches from the intersection of E. Lawther Dr. and Garland Rd. and runs along the […]
From Staff Reports A lawsuit for hazing against UT – Arlington’s Sigma Chi fraternity and affiliated entities and individuals has been filed by the Turley Law Firm on behalf of a former UTA student. The suit states that the student, in order to be accepted into the fraternity, was forced to drink beer and liquor […]
By Victor R. Aves During a misty rain on Friday, Jan. 10, members of the JL Long Middle School family, students, teachers, parents and administrators gathered to honor one of their own with a scheduled balloon release. The balloon release was in honor of Ms. Wilma King, who passed away on December 19. A total […]
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE By Kevin Richardson As of January 1, all apartment and condominium properties in the City of Dallas with 8 or more units are required to provide recycling access to residents. Under the new rules, property owners and managers are also required to educate their residents on the property’s recycling program so that […]
By Drew Eubanks The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center just announced that applications for the second year of grants awarded by the Moody Fund for the Arts (MFA) will be accepted online beginning at noon on Monday, Feb. 17 until noon on Friday, March 13 at moodyartsfund.org. MFA was created to provide grants to […]
By Suzanne Calvin The Dallas Opera is thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed American soprano Angel Blue, accompanied by renowned South African pianist James Baillieu, in this season’s Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Art Song Recital on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in Moody Performance Hall at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. The dazzling […]
The White Rock Center of Hope is hosting a Fashion Show & Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Join the center for a delightful afternoon with cake, music and great fashion from the Center’s racks. Enjoy a silent auction with a wide variety of items and win raffle prizes, too. All proceeds […]
By Gigi Ekstrom The Lakehill cafeteria was home to a multi-generational celebration on Friday, Dec. 13. The annual Holiday Luncheon, a much anticipated tradition for many elderly residents of East Dallas and the Lakehill family itself, enables members of the senior class, along with their parents and class sponsors, to join forces with members of […]