White Rock Rotary supplied food for and served more than 100 residents at the Family Gateway shelter during their annual Chili Gala. Everyone had fun visiting and handing out children’s books during cleanup time. If you enjoy varied community service with a small, friendly group, be our guest at JJ’s Cafe. White Rock Rotary meets […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Three Dallas ISD schools are among only 26 in Texas nominated for the 2020 National Blue Ribbon School award. Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Early College High School, and Edward Titche Elementary School are the district nominees. The U.S. Department of Education awards the Blue Ribbon […]
Dallas Municipal Court is popping up in the neighborhood to help citizens resolve their outstanding City of Dallas warrant(s) and traffic citation(s). Residents with outstanding warrants will not be arrested at any pop-up location or the Dallas Municipal Court Building. City staff will provide on-site assistance and services to address the needs of the community. […]
By Gigi Ekstrom Lakehill sophomore Blake Perry (pictured) was recently named a Prudential State Honoree and one of Texas’ top youth volunteers of 2020. Blake advanced to the state level of competition after being selected as Lakehill’s local honoree in November. Ten Texas students were selected as Distinguished Finalists for their impressive community service activities. […]
By Gigi Ekstrom Lakehill senior Preston Bied (pictured) earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2019, only 4,879 out of nearly 1.8 million students, or fewer than half of one percent (.5 percent), who took the ACT earned the top composite score of 36. The […]
The highlight of the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands holiday dinner was a special recognition of longtime resident Alan Walne and his family. The club presented a “Book of Golden Deeds” award to Alan, his family and Herbs Paint and Body. This is a national Exchange Club award. In its 57th year of existence, only […]
By Victor Aves J.L. Long sixth grade spring soccer registration time is here! League play is through the YMCA. The team is co-ed and open to anyone attending J.L. Long or any nearby school. Players can be of any skill level including beginners. Registration is now through Feb. 21. The spring team’s first practice is […]
By Rebecca Aguilar The same scenario keeps playing over and over in my head since last Sunday, when I was at Dave & Buster’s in Dallas. The music was loud, the restaurant was busy, laughter was in the background from children playing in the arcade. I’m sitting in the bar area, having lunch with my […]
By Victor Aves On January 16, the Woodrow Wilson High School DECA chapter participated in a local competition. Twenty-two Woodrow students took part in the event, and 19 were first timers. DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, and DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 225,000 members in all […]
By Martha Tiller The Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold its first-ever gala to help raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s and put the spotlight on supporters. Set for Saturday, Feb. 29 at The Hall on Dragon, “Enchanted, An Event to Remember” will be chaired by Catherine Weber. Honorary Chairs are […]