Greetings! I want to take a moment during this special time of year to wish you and your family a safe and joyous holiday season. This is the time of year when we all give thanks for the many blessings...

from the City of Dallas

City Manager Mary Suhm has ordered the initiation of Stage 1 of the city’s Drought Contingency Plan. Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions go into effect on...

Plan now what to do with your live Christmas tree after December 25. Recycle it! Remove the decorations and drop your live Christmas tree off at any Home Depot store in Dallas between December 26...

Reprinted from City Hall Highlights, Vol.5, Issue 12

Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc. has honored the City of Dallas for
successful recertification of the City’s...

SHOPPING SAFETY TIPS Be alert while driving to and from shopping/stores. Women should try to avoid carrying a purse if at all possible. Be observant. Avoid dark areas, short-cuts, cul-de-sacs, and...

by Emily Martin

“Tejas Caddo” is the name of the new District in Circle Ten of Boy Scouts of America. The new district combines two long-standing districts, White Buffalo and White Rock....

by Lin Gold


Christmas tree lots are popping up in their usual places, and cars are driving through the neighborhood with fresh, green trees strapped on top.  It heralds a festive season,...

When you think of the State Fair, you think of deep fried foods. That’s why this year, we’ll be at the State Fair showing folks that instead of pouring grease and cooking oil down the...

Legendary actress and breast cancer survivor Diahann Carroll will be the featured speaker at the 12th annual Baylor Health Care System Foundation Celebrating Women luncheon on Friday, Oct....

POP is so honored to be the beneficiary of the LSL luncheon at Victor Tangos on October 14th Go to lakewoodserviceleague.org for more information and to buy tickets! This will be an amazing...

by Kyle Rains


Photo by Kyle Rains Brooke Varner of Woodrow Wilson High was named  public high school Teacher of the Year by the East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recently.  Varner ...

Woodrow basketball is off to a rousing start with a 10-1 record.  The Wildcats recently returned from Florida, where they won the Alfred Parker Classic by beating Miami Miramar 79 to 74. 6'8"...

by J. Kyle Rains

“Welcome to Woodrow” Open house and Academy Showcase is slated for January 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  A choral performance, overview of the Woodrow Academies, and informational...

by Tina Meazell

In order for education to work, it takes a village.  At Lakewood Elementary, kids are lucky to have hardworking educators, staff and unbelievable parental involvement....

by J. Kyle Rains

The Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation is pleased to announce that students enrolled in IB Psychology at Woodrow Wilson High School are the first to receive...

by Rick Grunbaum, Cooper,
NSCA-CPT Certified Fitness Trainer
What a joyous season of giving and receiving!  Much of the receiving comes in the form of all sorts of culinary...

by Sarah Gardner PR/Marketing Manager at Texas Discovery Gardens

Fall and winter gardening includes three simple steps for sustainable gardeners....

by “Lawn Doctor Ron" Hall, When we opened Ron’s Organics, we decided not to sell cut Christmas trees. Philosophically, an organic gardener selling cut trees makes about as much sense as a firefighter...

by Sarah Gardner
PR/Marketing Manager at Texas Discovery Gardens This summer tested perennials and trees in Dallas, and a few native superstars came through with hardly a scar. If you want to incorporate...

by Rick Grunbaum Hopefully our fiery summertime should come soon to its finale. The extraordinary heat has sapped our energy and what was left we spent on well deserved vacations. Schools...

by Kert Platner,
Founding Partner, Times Ten Cellars Pairing wine and food for the holidays should be an easy part of the dinner planning process. It starts...

Reprinted from City Hall Highlights, Vol. 5, Issue 12

Two national publications feature Fair Park in their latest issues.

“A Fair Park for Thriving Minds” is featured in...

The Bath House
Through Jan. 28 – The Lady: An exhibition inspired by the myth of the Lady of White Rock Read More...

There are a lot of wonderful events during the holiday season.  Here are just a few: Dallas Heritage Village Candlelight Tour...

Come help build the Perot Museum with potential for up to 4-to-1 donation match It’s a sobering fact.  In coming years, the United States will face a dramatic shortage of professionals...