Archive for May, 2011
By Bruce Felps We are about T-minus 2 hours from the tipoff of the NBA Finals pitting Your Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Vice, sorry, Heat. In honor of the series start and the uptick in outside temperatures, Blue Goose Cantina offers blue-and-white Beat the Heat margaritas for $3 during each and every Mavs-Miami game [...]
By Bruce Felps Jonathan Wentz and his horse, Richter Scale, share a special bond. The two take that bond to London next year to test it against other competitors in the 2012 Paralympic Games para-Equestrian events. Wentz, 19, has cerebral palsy. He learned to ride, jump, and compete aboard Richter Scale with the help of [...]
By Bruce Felps Woodrow Wilson High School experienced the pomp and circumstance of graduation May 28, and congratulations graduates. In recognition of the senior class achievements, the school released its list of top 10 students, distinguished graduates, highest honors, high honors, and honors. Leading the way on the top 10 list were:
By Bruce Felps Representatives of the Texas A&M Agriculture Extension office come to the community this week to help local gardeners set up and maintain sustainable gardens. The Aggies will be on hand at 4:30 p.m., June 2, at the Promise of Peace Community Garden.
By Bruce Felps Three days, including today, remain on the Dallas ISD calendar and already Principal Danielle Petters of J.L Long Middle School issued a communiqué to the school’s community regarding changes to take effect with the 2011-12 school year. The catalyst behind the changes, of course, came from the district’s budgetary shortfall — predicated [...]
Community Contribution by Amy “Moonlady” Martin For more than 100 years they stood, four great American elms behind the Bath House Cultural Center. The felling of two and the impending death of a third moved people deeply. Considering Earth Rhythms’ long history at the Bath House and the embrace of tree imagery in our logos, [...]
By Bruce Felps UPDATE: Paulie, the cat described in the second part of this post, has a new home. Pets in need know no holiday. A Brussels griffon went missing from his home yesterday and was last seen near Westlake Avenue and West Shore Drive in Lakewood. His name is Walter Nugget Milici, he’s mostly [...]
By Bruce Felps Hope you all enjoy your day off.
By Bruce Felps A Lakewood resident rescued a wandering dog Saturday night, placed him inside a fenced area, and by this morning the dog had disappeared. She found what looked to be a Catahoula? blue heeler? dog-mix near the intersection of Sperry Street and Northridge Drive about 10:30 last night. He’s white with black spots, [...]
By Laurie Grace My personal headline? I had never considered it until a few weeks ago. Before then, I related headlines to publications not people. I now see how it all fits together. It started when a colleague recommended a book to me, “Talk Less Say More” by Connie Dieken. I read it with the [...]
