From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Beverly Tillmon, elementary math teacher at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Highland Meadows, represents the best of what it means to be an educator. Recently selected as the school’s 2024-2025 Campus Teacher of the Year, her leadership, guidance, and 55 years of experience have rewarded Tillmon with the unofficial title of matriarch […]
By Rachel Rossler Amid a historic polar vortex affecting the southern states, which brought unusually cold, windy and rainy weather to Florida, 500 cancer survivors, including 19 members of White Rock Lake’s own Dallas United Crew PINK, gathered at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for the inaugural “Unleash the Dragons” event. The three-day leadership camp, […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell The African American Museum, Dallas celebrates Black History every month with exhibitions and educational events that honor the rich heritage and achievements of African Americans. From two new exhibitions teeming with thought-provoking art to a dynamic panel discussion, a youth history competition, an exhibit featuring artwork and designs from Disney’s “The […]
White Rock Lake Weekly reader Shuji Sugawara took this photograph on January 30 of the waters flooding the lawn of the Bath House Cultural Center after the heavy rains. Shuji stated they got 4 1/2 inches of rain in their backyard off Lake Highlands Drive and Peavy Road during those same storms. Congratulations, Shuji! You […]
The SPCA of Texas will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty, which features a 3K fun walk, Saturday, April 12, at Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, 75210). Day of Event registration begins at 7 a.m. at Big Tex Circle, with the walk starting at 8 a.m. […]
By Andy Morgan A decade ago, Greta and Michael Mittman stepped out of the high-tech world of coding, cubicles and conference calls and into a simpler one of water, wind and memorable Texas sunsets. And they’ve never looked back. The Mittmans are the owners of the Spirit of Dallas sailboat, a sleek, 38-foot catamaran that’s […]
By David Mullen One of baseball’s greatest hitters, Ichiro Suzuki, affectionately known as Ichiro, is already in one Baseball Hall of Fame. On January 21, Ichiro went for two and made it look easy. After 19 Major League seasons, primarily with the Seattle Mariners, Ichiro was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and […]
From Staff Reports Monster Yogurt is excited to announce the launch of its 12th Annual Book Drive, designed to benefit underserved schools in Dallas. This year’s drive will run through the end of February. For every book donated, patrons will receive one free ounce of frozen yogurt as a token of appreciation. Ava Skipworth, founder […]
Eight students across Dallas ISD will represent their school in the upcoming MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. These fourth and fifth graders were selected to participate in the final competition, which will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme is “What would Dr. King tell […]
By Elizabeth Lenart The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 16th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for February 18-20 and 22 and February 24-March 1, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from ANYWHERE in need of a prom dress are invited to come select a dress and accessories […]