May 22, 2013
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Photo by Andrew Scoggin Trammell Crow, founder of Earth Day Dallas, speaks to the crowd gathered at White Rock Lake.
Photo by Andrew Scoggin Trammell Crow, founder of Earth Day Dallas, speaks to the crowd gathered at White Rock Lake.
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New report shifts water focus to conservation, not reservoirs
by Andrew Scoggin
With Texas reeling from drought in two consecutive summers, an environmental research group says the state should focus on saving to secure the state’s water supply. And by saving, it’s not just taking shorter showers. A report released by Environment Texas Research and Policy Center last week says the state should make significant investments in water conservation greater, the group says, than those planned by a state board and being discusse...
Photo by Shelli Stephens-Stidham
Photo by Shelli Stephens-Stidham
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Dallas men unite to help end domestic violence
by Andrew Scoggin
Call it serendipity, or something like it. In downtown Dallas, of all places, a rainy Saturday morning threatened to put a damper on Mayor Mike Rawlings’ Rally Against Domestic Violence at City Hall. Ponchos and umbrellas dotted the crowd, as some used “rally towels” to dry off rather than their intended purpose. The morning drizzle turned to sprinkles, stopping by the time Rawlings took the stage to kick off one of his biggest mayoral initiat...
Photo by Stefan Gorman
Photo by Stefan Gorman
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Pooches prepare for annual Dog Bowl
by Taylor Mayad McDonnell
Let your four-legged fur ball romp and run unleashed on the grassy field of Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl at the free, seventh-annual Dog Bowl from 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7. From splash pools and affordable vaccines to adoptable pets and pooch apparel, Dog Bowl will serve up plenty of puppy-pleasing pastimes on Dallas’ most historic football field. Activities will include a pet/owner look-alike contest (4:20 p.m.), live music by local jazz favori...
Photos courtesy of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival Pictured with swords crossed are Don Juan and Miguel.
Photos courtesy of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival Pictured with swords crossed are Don Juan and Miguel.
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Annual festival ready to recreate
by Helaine Thompson
Scarborough Renaissance Festival unveils the mysteries of sirens of the seas with the opening of its newest attraction – “Mermaid Lagoon.” Mermaid Lagoon will feature the Captain of the seas and lovely mermaids who will captivate the young and old with their enchanting song. The 33rd Annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens April 6 and will run eight consecutive weekends (and Memorial Day Monday) through May 27. Scarborough Renaissanc...
Sixth grader Ben Gillman took this picture of his classmates at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio.
Sixth grader Ben Gillman took this picture of his classmates at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio.
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Students 'step into it'
The halls of Lakehill were especially quiet last week, as 150 Middle School students boarded buses to head out in different directions on a variety of adventures. Fifth graders headed to Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country for an opportunity to learn about the environment and build leadership skills on the High Ropes course. Sixth graders relived Texas history on their Tour of Texas, while seventh graders enhanced their study of ancient civiliz...
Dallas resident named to IRS panel
by Louis Morizio
Robert Phillips, a long-time Dallas resident, was recently selected by the Treasury Department to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). One of 75 volunteers, he will represent the North Texas area taxpayers as well as work on national issues. TAP members devote 300-500 hours yearly, work with IRS executives on priority topics and also serve as a conduit for grassroots issues between the public and the IRS. Upon his selection, ...
Photo courtesy of quoteseeker.com
Photo courtesy of quoteseeker.com
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DALLAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER Crank It UP!
by John Hunt
Are you getting ready to fire up those landscape garden tools, the 2-cycle engine types? Many homeowners use gas-operated line trimmers, chain saws, leaf blowers and hedge clippers. I have not favored these types of power tools because they are smoky and difficult to maintain. Plus, I really don’t want to have a second type of fuel to retain, and starting these engines can be an arm killer. Too often I have seen my neighbors laboring to get t...
Photo courtesy of GALT
Photo courtesy of GALT
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'Yappy Hour' benefits GALT
by Amity Thomas
Henderson hangout The Gin Mill and The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) pair up on the patio for an all-breed “Yappy Hour” Saturday, March 30, from 4 – 6 p.m. Bring your well-behaved people and dog-friendly, leashed pooches to the patio for an afternoon of libations and fun benefitting a good cause. The cost is $10 per person and includes your first brew of local draught rotators, $5 Greyhound cocktails and happy hour prices ($1 off c...
Couple 'Savors' perfect proposal
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Couple 'Savors' perfect proposal
by Nancy Black, editor-in-chief
Matthew Snow couldn’t wait until the end of winter to propose to his girlfriend, Tamy Riley. So he sprang the big question this past Sunday during Savor Dallas’ St. Patrick’s Wine Stroll at the Dallas Arboretum. Snow called Savor’s co-founder, Jim White, several months ago and said he and Riley always attend the International Grand Tasting and it was their favorite thing to do all year. Snow said he was planning to propose to Riley during the ...
Natalie Lasko
Natalie Lasko
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LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Lasko selected for International Show
by Gigi Ekstrom
Every year, artists from around the world gather for a national ceramic conference sponsored by the National Council of Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). When they gather this year, two of the works of art they will be admiring belong to Lakehill eighth grader and White Rock resident, Natalie Lasko. This year’s conference will be held in Houston on March 20-24. Artists will share and display work, present workshops, and attend lectures. ...