In partnership with the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the FaLaLa Lakewood Toy Drive will be hosting their Christmas parade and curbside toy drive throughout the Lakewood neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Santa and his elves will drive through the streets collecting toys from front yards and loading them up into […]
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 […]