By Gail Greenaway Many people take advantage of Saturday mornings to sleep in and leisurely catch up with friends over coffee. For the Love of the Lake’s Padillac volunteers are a different breed. They set their alarms to wake up early, grab a handful of snacks, and head out to the east shoreline of White […]
By Deborah Brown Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) recognizes the top educators in East Dallas schools, K-12, who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs that are serving to improve and promote learning. The […]
By Becky Mayad Taking a giant step toward growth and prosperity in South Dallas, leaders from the nonprofit Forest Forward and members of the community gathered this past week to break ground on the historic 75-year-old Forest Theater, marking the start of major renovations and an expansion to the iconic landmark. A proud beacon of […]
By Paul Gerst Four friends who started in Cub Scouts, continued to Boy Scouts and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Dallas recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. All are members of Troop 719, from the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas. All became Eagle Scouts within a couple of months of each other. […]
Step into the vibrant world of the North Texas Blackland Prairies on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Enjoy a fun, free event for families created to celebrate the beauty and splendor of the Blackland Prairies here in North Texas. Embark on […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Want to save a life? Foster a dog, cat, bunny or other animal. City shelters throughout Texas (that must accept incoming strays and owner surrenders) are beyond full. Fort Worth Animal Care and Control recently took in more than 400 dogs in one week, and Dallas Animal Services often has similar […]
By Katrina Craycroft As a Varsity Coxswain at Dallas United Crew (DUC), Pavi Paila is not afraid to speak up. On any given day, this high school senior directs the launch, practice, race and recovery of four- and eight-man shells. Responsible for steering and execution in a race, Paila knows that her voice — by […]
CANDY’S DIRT By April Towrey, Assistant Editor from CandysDirt.com The business office manager of Autumn Leaves, an East Dallas senior living community, is on unpaid leave after being accused of bilking residents out of more than $67,800. It doesn’t appear that the woman has been fired yet, pending the results of a police investigation and […]
By David Mullen In three months, SMU Athletics makes the move from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). One slight letter change in a conference acronym signals a red-letter milestone for the future of men’s college basketball at SMU. To that end, SMU has made a dramatic change on the […]
By Natalie Merrill In December 2020, Dallas resident Natalie Huscheck opened a coffeehouse that would not only change her life but also help transform the lives of women who were seeking second chances. Located on Garland Road just east of White Rock Lake is Well Grounded Coffee Community, an inviting local business that partners with […]