Busy team gaining momentum

Busy team gaining momentum

By Shaelyn Stone White Rock Rowing, most recently crowned National Rowing Champions for U17 Women’s Pair Event, returned to Dallas this week after a jam-packed two weeks of racing which took the team from Boston, Mass., to Austin, Texas. In late October, White Rock Rowing arrived at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston […]

Partners’ support crucial to mission

Partners’ support crucial to mission

By Roseanne Lewis AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Pioneer Natural Resources and, for the first time, Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals group united on Monday, Oct. 25 to host the Dallas CASA Classic, a charity golf tournament that raised $1.5 million for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the children served by the agency. The four groups, […]

Charlie wins Golden Ticket, wows judges

Charlie wins Golden Ticket, wows judges

By Judy Babb Steam infused with the smell of sautéed onions, the beginnings of a base for a chowder and a sauce made with vanilla bean — the must-have ingredient for the World Food Championship finals, Nov. 8 at Fair Park.   Charlie Kobdish stirred, tasted and ran through his recipe to ensure he hadn’t missed […]

Local fleet hosts state Snipe regatta

Local fleet hosts state Snipe regatta

By Mindy Michaels Dallas Snipe Fleet #001 of Corinthian Sailing Club brought back the historic Texas State Snipe Championship Regatta over Halloween weekend. Thirteen Snipe boats competed at White Rock Lake. Two races on Saturday, Oct. 30 in light wind was followed by a costume party dinner in the clubhouse. Sunday, Oct. 31 offered up […]

Johnson shares White House memories

Johnson shares White House memories

By Juliette Coulter On October 26, the Dallas Arboretum hosted its Great Contributors Dinner honoring Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Benefiting the garden, the evening began with a cocktail hour in the Entry Plaza with country music of Texas by the Dave Alexander Band, twinkling lights and […]

Volunteers honored for giving back

Volunteers honored for giving back

By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) gathered to celebrate the annual Champion of Children dinner Oct. 14 at The Rustic. The event annually recognizes those in the community who are standing up for the best interests of children. The event raised more than $300,000 for Dallas CASA, which provides trained community volunteers […]

Dallas kicks it up for big party

Dallas kicks it up for big party

By David Mullen Dallas entertained guests on October 23 and 24 to flaunt the region’s ability to become a 2026 World Cup host city. Victor Montagliani, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) vice president and Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) president and Colin Smith, FIFA chief tournaments and events officer […]

Luka’s foundation devoted to all children

Luka’s foundation devoted to all children

By Becky Mayad Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić couldn’t be more excited as he gears up for the Dallas Mavericks season opener on Oct. 21, but that doesn’t mean he has forgotten those less fortunate. Now entering his fourth NBA season, the NBA All Star and two-time All-NBA First Team player is committed to giving […]

The eagles have landed at area lake

The eagles have landed at area lake

White Rock Lake Weekly reader Adam Velte took this spectacular shot of two bald eagles at White Rock Lake. The pair have been seen enjoying the fish at the lake for a couple weeks now. This shot was taken on Monday, Oct. 11 down a few trees from Stone Tables, a good omen to the […]

Variety show, auction part of Pie project

Variety show, auction part of Pie project

By Kersten Rettig More than a dozen of Dallas’ top chefs will gather together for one night to raise money for FestEvents Foundation, an organization dedicated to workforce sustainability and development in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Piehole Project Live! The Variety Show will include award-winning chefs such as Anastasia Quiñones-Pittman, Bruno Davaillon and Matt […]

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