The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands presented its monthly student awards to four Lake Highlands High School (LHHS) students at its February 14 meeting. Character counts awards are presented each month to two students who display outstanding character traits at school and in the community. Youth of the Month awards go to students who excel […]
By Tina Meazell Woodrow Wilson High School Performing Arts Department presents its 63rd consecutive musical theater production, “Mamma Mia!,” on April 23-26. You’ll dance, you’ll jive, and you’ll have the time of your life when the Woodrow Wilson Performing Arts Department brings the magic of “Mamma Mia!” to the stage. Sophie’s big wedding day […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports A new report shows that Dallas ISD continues to retain a higher number of effective teachers, which in turn is improving student performance under the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI). Meanwhile, TEI is expected to bring Dallas ISD an additional $28 million in funds from the state under House Bill 3. While […]
The Bath House Cultural Center was awarded monies in the 2017 Bond Election to do much needed renovations. In order to complete the upgrades to the building, the Bath House must temporarily close to the public. “We are excited for the construction to begin, but we won’t see you there for the next few months,” […]
LITTLE PINK HOUSES By Shelia Huffman “We thought you were going to keep it,” was the sentiment expressed by Vickery Place neighbors over the telephone to California resident Robb Hagestad, who co-owned, along with Jeremy Wenninger, the Arts and Crafts bungalow located at 5532 Richard Ave. in the Vickery Place Conservation District of East Dallas. […]
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 […]