May 19, 2013
Local News
Photos by Mike McGee
TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND Crowds enjoy horror stars, good scares
“One, two, three… ” a fan recited, as he got ready to snap a smart phone photo of actor Gary Busey. “Don't count,” Busey said. “It’s not honest if you count… ” causing the line of fans assembled around his autograph table to break into laughter. That moment of mild, real-life lunacy was but a small component of the larger circus that made up the Texas Frightmare Weekend (TFW). Billed as “The Southwest’s Premiere Horror Convention,” the TFW br...
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Urban Relics invites all to celebrate
Urban Relics… Resale with a Purpose invites you to help celebrate its Second Anniversary! On Saturday, May 18, Urban Relics will celebrate this milestone event with Customer Appreciation Day. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Urban will be saying “thanks” by serving grilled hot dogs and soda, plus balloons for the kids. All items in the store will be 25 percent off. Urban Relics actually celebrated its second anniversary on March 15, despite the drastic ...
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Photo by David Hasse
Dallas Lutheran's Hasse places in State
Freshman Noah Hasse represented Dallas Lutheran School at the 2013 TAPPS 3A State Golf Tournament at Clear Creek in Fort Hood on April 29 – 30. Hasse played well, scoring 78 and 81 for a total of 159, which tied him for fifth place out of 65 golfers. Hasse is grateful for the support from teachers, coaches, teammates and family and looks forward to returning in 2014. Way to go, Noah!
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Murray set for Soup's On! 2014
The Stewpot Alliance recently presented a check to The Stewpot for $312,500, marking 2013 as the most successful Soup’s On Luncheon to date. Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Kay Lunceford and Trish Weigand, along with Stewpot Alliance President Gretchen Gerlach and Chef Chair Brian Luscher, presented Reverend Bruce Buchanan with the check at the beautiful home of Stewpot Alliance member Susie Simon. Looking forward to 2014, Co-chairs Gail Davis and Sarah ...
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Park Lane announces new lesson programs
Park Lane Equestrian Center has been a prominent member of the Dallas community for more than 30 years. Many Dallas residents have experienced their first encounter with horses at the 300-acre facility in the heart of the city. Conveniently located north of White Rock Lake and only 10 minutes from downtown Dallas, Park Lane Equestrian Center offers a perfect equestrian setting for children and adults who reside in the city. Along with horse bo...
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DART hosting Bike to Work ‘Energizer Stations’
May weather is made for cycling in our region, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is celebrating cycling and National Bike to Work Day with four Bike Energizer Stations on Friday, May 17. Cycling enthusiasts and interested persons are invited to join DART, BikeDFW and the cities of Plano, Richardson, Garland and Dallas from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at DART’s Downtown Garland, Akard or Arapaho rail stations, and at the Bluebonnet and Chisholm Trail in...
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Photo courtesy of Jo Ann Holt Pictured are (from left to right): Patrick Bricker, Equest Chief Executive Officer; Jeff Hensley, Equest Program Counselor; Amy Causey, Equest Program Director; Pete Sessions, United States Congressman; and William Earhart, Equest Board Member.
Healing power of horses key to Hooves for Heroes
Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship was honored by an official visit from United States Congressman Pete Sessions in April at the Equest facility in Wylie, Texas. Congressman Sessions was on site to learn more about the Hooves for Heroes program, Equest’s equine assisted therapy program for U.S. Veterans. The Congressman was personally introduced to Jeff Hensley, veteran’s program counselor, who led the tour of the facility and explained the impo...
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Gutierrez heads to State pageant
Miss Jaden Aleah Gutierrez, age 6, was recently selected as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Texas Pageant, which will be held July 26-27 at the Hotel InterContinental Dallas in Addison. Gutierrez’ activities include cheerleading, Girl Scouts and soccer. She also enjoys reading, dancing and riding her bike. Gutierrez also has a number of sponsors, including Clairessa Craig, Brothers Telecom, Gracie Ortiz, Arthur Rodriguez, Rey Se...
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Photos courtesy of Lakehill Preparatory School Spencer Mihm, Ray Dent (as Mark Twain), and Justin Bennie enjoy the fun and games.
Lakehill honors Twain
Lakehill’s thirteenth annual Mark Twain Day celebrated the fifth grade unit of study on “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” The event offered fourth through sixth grade students the chance to have fun the old-fashioned way: with sack races, bobbing for apples and fence painting. Students competed against each other and themselves in a variety of good-natured contests, including watermelon seed spitting, pie eating and bragging. Lakehill Director o...
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Photo of Kraig Parker courtesy of IffyBear.com
Elvis' legendary music to fill garden
Elvis has left the building, but is coming to the gardens! Kraig Parker will perform on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage at the Dallas Arboretum on Tuesday, May 14. Parker, the personification of Elvis in voice, looks and mannerisms will perform the King’s hits, as well as other hits of the era. Gates open at the Dallas Arboretum at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with seating available on the lawn. Parking is complimentary for al...
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