“It’s easier to just keep going than to stop and rebuild your momentum.” That’s what Lisandre (Dre) DePaz’s rowing coach told him, and it’s what he has held on to when things got hard. And for Dre, life has been anything but easy. Dallas area resident Dre DePaz came away from a car crash that […]
By Judy Babb Verena Mahlow perches behind her desk, jotting notes on index cards and then arranging the cards as she prepares to research for her next novel, a sequel to her recently published “Island of Dead Gods.” Her office surrounds her with what she has identified as her muse — bookcases full of literature. […]
White Rock Lake Weekly reader Ann Tucker submitted this vintage photograph of her mother and father at The State Fair of Texas in 1938. She said: “My folks, Wayne and Marie Tucker, are in the front on the right. On the top row is my dad’s brother, Roy, and his wife, Gertrude Tucker. Then their […]
By Carrie Dyer Communities Foundation of Texas’ (CFT) 13th North Texas Giving Day has wrapped up its annual 18-hour day of giving, raising a record-breaking more than $66 million for 100 percent of the participating nonprofits. This year’s event was bolstered by the event’s inaugural presenting sponsor, Amazon. “Amazon understands that strengthening our community is […]
By Judy Babb White Rock Lake calls to many people. Some people run or cycle there daily. Others find respite on its benches and docks or rowing with a crew team or sailing alone or with a friend. It’s a beautiful refuge that provides peace and quiet as well as recreation. It has a special […]
By David Mullen The historic first pitch at Reverchon Ballpark took place in the 1920s. The pitch to restore historic Reverchon Ballpark took place in 2021. Located at Maple Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard in Oak Lawn, the 42-acre city park formed in 1915 was named after Julien Reverchon, a French botanist who lived in […]
WHITE ROCK NAVY The White Rock Lake Navy, with the assistance of the terrific Dallas Park & Recreation Maintenance team, had the first ever log removal day at White Rock Lake. The Navy is made up of the Corinthian Sailing Club, The White Rock Boat Club, White Rock Rowing, Dallas United Crew, White Rock Paddle, […]
The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2021 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet” and “Most […]
By David Mullen Two of Dallas’ favorite passions are football and golf. The life of Kenny Huff has been influenced greatly by both, from being a star quarterback at Woodrow Wilson High School to an accomplished golfer and teaching pro. These days, Huff is viewing both sports from the comfort of his own bar. Huff […]
By Judy Babb At White Rock Coffee, customers come for the great coffee and pastries, but their treats are also visual. Cindy Gresham, the coffee shop’s art coordinator, rotates art in and out every month. It varies from work of local artists to student artwork from local schools. This month is Mitch Goldminz’s turn. Gresham […]