Reader Greg Johnson sent in this photograph he took recently at Flag Pole Hill. The parasailor was trying to take off from the top of the hill and make it over power lines, Northwest Highway and nearby trees to fly over White Rock Lake. He did not succeed. Congratulations, Greg! You just won a $25 […]
By Shelia Huffman Rev. Dr. Katie Hays was guest speaker at the Disciples Women’s February meeting at Central Christian Church. Her topic was “Women’s Moral Agency in the Early Church.” Katie currently pastors Galileo Church, where LGBT and neurodiversity are welcome. However, Katie grew up in a more traditional congregation, one where women did everything. […]
By Ava Skipworth Monster Yogurt is helping Read Across America this month. Through March 2, all locations will be taking book donations to be delivered to local low-income schools. Local yogurt lovers are encouraged to donate new or gently used books so that no child is left behind when it comes to enriching themselves through […]
Every Saturday in February at 3:30 p.m., enjoy a free showing of a movie celebrating the events and achievements of African Americans held at the White Rock Hills Branch Library. The library is located at 9150 Ferguson Rd. Contact the library at 214-670-8443 for the title of the movie being shown each week. — From […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Love is in the air.” Swans, doves and lovebirds are popular décor themes at weddings, where the newlyweds may be described as “lovebirds.” The earliest association between St. Valentine’s Day and romantic love comes from a 14th century poem by Chaucer about birds. The poem, called the “Parliament of Fowls,” describes […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Anyone with a dysfunctional family knows what chaos looks like. If you’re part of one, good luck. Currently playing at Theatre Three through February 24, “The Manufactured Myth of Eveline Flynn” is about just such a family, in a bizarre, live-in-color, deep-in-sleep way. Set partly in real time and partly in […]
By Krista Gabbert With the greatest views of the downtown Dallas skyline and White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum is hailed as one of the best picnic spots in North Texas, so Dallas Blooms celebrates with the theme, “Life’s a Picnic.” Presented by IBERIABANK, the festival runs from Feb. 23 to April 7 and features […]
By Martha Tiller February 7 marks the 11th time in the 21-year history of the annual RCB Tennis Championships of Dallas that a special day of this men’s event dedicates proceeds to Susan G. Komen. This multi-day $125,000 championship brings together top athletes on the pro tour for an intimate indoor event. The event features […]
Free in-person tax help is available Feb. 5 – April 16. The Dallas Public Library partners with AARP Tax-Aide to offer free in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers. Assistance is geared toward people with low-to-moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. People […]
Sons of the Flag, a Dallas-based organization that supports military, veteran and first responder burn survivors and their families through funding for innovative research, treatment and education, held its fifth annual Stars & Stripes Luncheon and Film Festival recently at Brook Hollow Golf Club. The luncheon served as a kick off for the organization’s Stars […]