Archive for January, 2011
Community Contribution Woodrow’s mock trial team made the cut Jan. 29 as one of eight Dallas ISD teams out of 20 to advance to round four of district competitions. The team welcomes support Feb. 1, at 6 p.m., at the George Allen Sr. Courthouse, 600 Commerce St. in downtown Dallas. UPDATE: Tomorrow’s forecast of nasty [...]
By Bruce Felps Juan Rios of Dallas Water Utilities investigated the discolored water flowing in the creek that runs through Lakewood Park. He said he tracked the water upstream to a location along Alexander Drive where a street crew is working on a patch of pavement.
By Bruce Felps East Dallas students can show a little love to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for Valentine’s Day through a program supported by U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling. The congressman today announced this year’s installment of the annual Valentines for Vets in which students create handmade Valentines cards to give to hospitalized veterans [...]
By Bruce Felps Dallas Water Utilities is on the case of the discolored creek water today but couldn’t give an estimated time of inspection or return call. Susan Campbell, who first said something about the situation returned to the spot yesterday and said the water looks to be clearing but remains murky. She also took [...]
By Philomena Jones © 2011 Based on Dr. Martin Luther King’s Great Chain of Humanity speech, J.L. Long Middle School students in the Thriving Minds program created a 50-inch-by-80-inch mixed-media, monochromatic piece portraying and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. King. Under the artistic direction of Thriving Minds Community Site Manager Jennifer Kindert, students [...]
By Bruce Felps What started for Hollywood-Santa Monica resident Susan Campbell as a relaxing drive home yesterday along a scenic route near White Rock Lake instead angered the Science Lady. She noticed water in a creek just west of the lake — near the intersection where Williamson Road dead-ends into West Lawther Drive — running [...]
By Bruce Felps William Lipscomb Elementary School tomorrow plants the seeds for a new learning garden. The establishing event takes place at 8 a.m., Jan. 29, at the East Dallas campus, when students, faculty, parents, and community volunteers lay the groundwork. The opening dedication ceremony occurs at 11:30 a.m.
By Bruce Felps February starts with a pair of meetings for Stonewall Jackson Elementary School students and parents. The math club for kindergarteners convenes at 7:15 a.m., Feb. 1, in the kindergarten wing. Club organizers still seek volunteer help. Contact Jason Brewer to help out.
By Bruce Felps Members of the J.L. Long Middle School choir gotta sing and members of the J.L. Long community gotta eat, and those two absolutes come together tomorrow at Picasso’s Pizza Pasta Grill and Bar. During its business day — 11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Jan. 29, the pizzeria will donate 15 percent of the bill [...]
By Bruce Felps I hate it when somebody else wields control over my doings. That’s one reason I am unmarried. [Ahem] Anyway, I, and therefore this little community news site, lost power this morning while a crew worked on a power line out back.
