by Josh Roberts The City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announces the implementation and deployment of a new reverse emergency phone notification system, called GeoCast®Web. This is replacing...

by Nancy Wilson

I received a call from a concerned neighbor regarding some recent incidences in their pocket of Lakewood.  This individual took it upon himself to gather his neighbors, call...

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...

from City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department Park Maintenance Service Newsletter Have you ever wondered, “What does the Park Maintenance Services Team accomplish during the winter months?”...

from Dallas Delivers Highlights
The Public Works Department recently put the finishing touches on a streetscape and reconstruction project funded by the 2006 Bond Program. The $1.35 million Lowest...

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...

by J. Kyle Rains The Woodrow Wilson High School Mock Trial Team competed in the DISD Texas High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, January 21 at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building. After...

Lakewood Elementary, Stonewall Jackson Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School have teamed up with local businesses to create a joint community fundraiser. The schools will use...

by Emily L. Martin

“From day one, we have had a board of incredibly hard-working members,” says Richard H. Vitale, president. “Thanks to their vision and dedication,...

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 Sarah Gardner
PR/Marketing Manager at Texas Discovery Gardens
With winter temperatures dipping and diving daily in North Central Texas, it can be hard to keep winter vegetables growing....

by Sarah Gardner PR/Marketing Manager at Texas Discovery Gardens

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

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...

Dallas Children’s Theater
The Secret Life of Girls
by Linda Daugherty
February...

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be Woodrow’s 55th annual Broadway musical presentation on April 19, 20, 21 and 22nd.  Playing the leads are Emily Galvin as Millie and Zach Youpa as Jimmy.  Galvin...

by J. Kyle Rains Congratulations to Zach Youpa and Stephanie Arnold for their awards in the PTA Reflections contests. Junior Zach Youpa won an Award of Excellence for his musical piece entitled "The Healing...

A youth theater Speaks Up, Acts Out, Steps Forward
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

DCT’s 2012 Baker Idea Institute Symposium will be anchored by two stage productions,...

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...