June 19, 2013
News
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Huseman ~ Ehmke
Jessica L. Huseman, daughter of Leon and Lori Huseman of Rowlett, and Alexander K. Ehmke, son of John and Jennifer Ehmke of Garland, were married recently. The wedding and reception were held at the Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas, with Benjamin Ehmke, brother of the groom, officiating the ceremony. The bride graduated from Southern Methodist University in December 2011 and is employed as a speech and debate teacher at North Star Academy C...
Botanical Garden ready to burst with Blooms
by Wendy Rentz
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Dallas Arboretum’s nationally acclaimed floral festival Dallas Blooms, presented this year by Bank of America. The festival begins March 2 and continues through April 7. “The Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms is one of the most beautiful sights to see in the Southwest, and Bank of America is proud to be the presenting sponsor this year,” said Gillian Breidenbach, Bank of America. “This is a must-see event f...
Students get special lesson in love
by Sarah Jayroe
Dallas Academy was proud to be home to a very special surprise on Friday. Lieutenant Colonel Patrick L. Johnson of the United States Marine Corps returned home to Texas after serving his country for a year in the Middle East. Lt. Col. Johnson returned home to his wife Anne (pictured above, left) and three children, Bryghte, Asher and Madray, as well as many relatives, friends and supporters. The big surprise took place at Dallas Academy, whe...
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Hope for the homeless, threads for the thrifty
by Lucy Higginbotham
She just might dispel any pre-conceived image or stereotype you have of a homeless shelter resident. This week, WRLW introduces a person, a place and an idea that may inform and transform your life and the lives of others. When Hope’s Clothing and Consignment store launched last week in Casa Linda Plaza, its doors opened to bargain hunters of gently used, high-end apparel, accessories and home furnishings. It also opened doors of opportunity t...
Downtown Dallas has new 'Borders'
by Lisa Taylor
An exhibition of 26 life-sized sculptures by Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir has been installed in the Dallas Arts District. “Borders” is 13 pairs of figures that are made of aluminum and cast iron. The outdoor exhibition, at 2324 Flora St., is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of sponsors Craig and Kathryn Hall. Patricia Meadows curated the Dallas exhibition. The exhibition continues through July. Dallas is the th...
WIB looking for summer mentors/interns for 2013
by Darlene Ellison
Veritex Community Bank’s “Future Women In Business” Summer Internship Program, now in its sixth year, is a community outreach program that is an extension of Lakewood-area Women In Business (LWIB) and Park Cities/North Dallas Women In Business (PC/ND WIB) programs for female business owners and executives. The Summer Internship Program, founded by Darlene Ellison, Veritex vice president of business development, partners young women from these...
'Soup's On' luncheon huge success for Stewpot
by Amity Thomas
The fifth annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale was held Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the beautiful Omni Convention Hotel in downtown Dallas. Co-chaired by Kay Lunceford and Trish Weigand under the encouragement and guidance of honorary chairs, Joan and Elvis Mason, the annual luncheon, which raises money for the services and programs offered by The Stewpot and soon-to-open 508 Park, had a record attendance and moved total donations ...
Trial team advances to quarter finals
by John Scherger
Woodrow Wilson’s Mock Trial team placed in the top eight of 20 Dallas ISD schools on Jan. 26 in the regional Texas High School Mock Trial Competition. The Wildcats will advance to the regional quarterfinals to be held at the George S. Allen Courthouse at 6 p.m. The Wildcats are coached by Mike Buchanan who is the parent of two Woodrow grads. Other coaches are Adam Greenfield and Ed Cloutman, both Woodrow alumni. The team sponsor is Catherin...
Shelter to benefit from new Casa Linda consignment store
Hockaday students Amy Tao and Emma Winson help dress a model at the new Hope’s Clothing and Consignment Store opening this week in Casa Linda Plaza. The girls were part of a team of fashionistas who selected the items and dressed them for display. Hope offers “upscale re-sale” clothing and home furnishings and benefits the Austin Street Shelter for the homeless. It now occupies the space used by The Maddox Shop, which has moved just a few door...
Writer’s Tea presents mother- daughter writing duo
by Deborah Brown
Juliette Turner is not your typical 15-year-old girl. Ever since her mother, actress Janine Turner, read the Constitution to her at age 11, Juliette has been interested in how it affects the future of America. She loves historical documents such as the Constitution and the Federalist Papers and has even published the newly released book, “Our Constitution Rocks!” The mother-daughter duo will appear together at “A Writer’s Garden Winter Tea – ...