By Dr. Beth Leermakers Six white boomers, snow white boomers, Racing Santa Claus through the blazing sun. Six white boomers, snow white boomers, On his Australian run. In Australia, where it’s too hot for Rudolph and his fellow reindeer, male kangaroos (boomers) pull Santa’s sleigh. Australians sing about six white boomers who, after delivering all […]
The holiday season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with family and friends at Reunion Tower. This month’s holiday happenings include events on the GeO-Deck, discount admission tickets, light shows and a show-stopping NYE fireworks display! Look no further than Reunion Tower’s GeO-Deck to entertain guests of all ages this festive […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Six queens, each with a juicy story about her former husband, Henry VIII, tells hers with spicy detail in over-the-top vocals and out-of-this-world dance numbers. They rock to the music of the remarkable, Tony Award winner for the 2021/2022 Broadway season’s Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics), “Six.” With 23 nominated […]
Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce has chosen the 2022 winners of the annual Business of the Year Awards. The winners were recognized at a luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 8 at The Point at CC Young. The winners are: Business of the Year — White Rock YMCA; Chairman’s Award — Caddo Office Reimagined; Entrepreneur of […]
By Elizabeth Lenart Sunny skies set the tone for a perfect celebration on November 17 as more than 125 guests gathered for a monumental celebration at Juliette Fowler Communities. Festivities observed the 130th anniversary of the beloved housing community in East Dallas and the dedication of its newest building, The Peak, a $24 million, 144-unit, […]
By David Mullen From Dallas City Hall Plaza at 1500 Marilla St. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m., more than 25,000 marathon and half-marathon runners representing the world will rush toward the starting line at the 50th BMW Dallas Marathon. Don’t look for New Country 96.3 morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis. He […]
The annual Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) “Stuff a Bus” program has returned to help our North Texas residents in need. With the holiday season just around the corner, the Stuff a Bus program will deliver socks and blankets to The Senior Source — as well as new and unwrapped toys and canned food for […]
Students from Dallas Piano Academy recently provided musical entertainment for the Dallas Arboretum’s Christmas Village. Many different holiday songs were played, including all the favorites. Performing at the Arboretum is a highlight of the year for students and their families and a great way to usher in the Christmas season. — Rob Emmick
PHOTO OF THE WEEK White Rock Lake Weekly reader Mary Rose DeCordova sent us this beautiful picture of White Rock Lake. Here’s what Mary says about her love of the lake: “It is such a beautiful place to experience a diverse set of nature. A great place for kids to learn. A relaxing setting for […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers November is Adopt a Senior Pet month. Often overlooked by adopters, senior cats and dogs are at high risk for being euthanized in full animal shelters. And that’s a crying shame. Senior pets make wonderful companions. Cats are considered senior when they are between seven and 10 years old; dogs when […]