If you’re originally from or live in the White Rock or Lake Highlands area, chances are you’ve heard the surname “Plunk” before. It rhymes with “flunk,” which is exactly what Jeff Plunk’s parents were afraid he’d do. When the Lake Highlands High School ’94 graduate was in elementary school, he had learning problems, which were eventually diagnosed as ADD and dyslexia. At the time, though, these diagnoses weren’t widely recognized as they becam...

Children who visit the Lochwood Branch Library can relax on a giant rainbow caterpillar-shaped floor cushion while they read their favorite book, or have fun with a rubber insect filled magnetic sand table. It’s all part of the second edition of the Every Child Ready to Read early literacy initiative, funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. “With this grant,...

Twenty-six middle school students were inducted to the St. John’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society May 8. This prestigious, nationwide society serves students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. Not only does this organization recognize outstanding students, but it challenges them to participate further in school activities and community service. Congratulations to the fo...

After a long week of work, you might feel too dead to do much of anything. For those kinds of weekends, movie nights can make for the ideal evening, and Lakewood Theater is hosting one to die for. Film Patterson is presenting the premiere of the feature film “Let There Be Zombies,” followed by a dynamic after party performance by The Graceland Ninjaz on Saturday, May 25 at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas. The film, written and directed by Andr...

Eighty-eight golfers turned out for the 2013 Tim Brown Woodrow Wilson Golf tournament at Tennison Park on May 6 to benefit Woodrow's Athletic Department. Tim Brown, the 1987 Heisman Trophy winner from Notre Dame and Los Angeles/Oakland Raider professional football player, sponsors the tournament and was on hand to play golf, sign autographs, and run the annual auction. This was the twenty first year of the annual Tim Brown fundraiser, and when...