Posts Tagged ‘Community’
Community Contribution Eric Boon has been named the new director of business development and associate administrator at Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake. “We are delighted to announce Eric’s addition to our team,” said Doctors Hospital CEO Scott Manis. “His in-depth knowledge of our service area, coupled with his outstanding business-development skills, makes him an [...]
By Bruce Felps The Woodrow Wilson High School Wildcats play this year’s homecoming game this week but not before the community loves the associated homecoming parade. The game against perennial rival Hillcrest High Panthers takes place at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at Franklin Field. The parade rolls Sept. 21.
By Brue Felps With the clocking ticking on the existing Lakewood Tavern, neighbors still have a few good opportunities to imbibe at and support the local watering hole. A prime opportunity comes up this weekend with the tavern’s monthly jazz night.
By Bruce Felps An overjoyed human member of Kona’s family e-mailed this morning to say the lost puppy is now back home. Kona, readers might remember, went missing late last month and was spotted last weekend near Greenville Avenue and Anita Street.
By Bruce Felps A few of days ago, news came out concerning Garden Café and owner Dale Wootton’s attempt to gain a libations permit for the restaurant. The café has been an outstanding establishment in the neighborhood yet the city denied his petition. Wootton today sent an e-mail message addressing the situation. It’s fairly lengthy [...]
Community Contribution The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands welcomed Richardson ISD Superintendent Dr. Kay Waggoner during its Friday morning meeting. Waggoner assumed her position with the RISD in March 2010 having brought more than 30 years of experience in public education. Almost the entire Lake Highlands area is within the boundaries of the RISD and [...]
By Bruce Felps As a fitting wrap-up to and relaxation from the first week back at school for East Dallas kids, Munger Place Church conducted a celebratory carnival. The Fall Sunday Morning Kick-Off Carnival took place Aug. 28 and featured the obligatory bounce house, sidewalk chalk art, a snow cone stand to benefit church youth [...]
Community Contribution The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce presented the 2011 Annual Business Awards with special guest Congressman Jeb Hensarling Tuesday at the Lakewood Country Club. This year’s Hensarling Award for Business of the Year was presented to C. C. Young.
By Bruce Felps The Ferguson Road Initiative needs extras portraying themselves for an upcoming photo shoot to capture the front-page image for its newsletter, FRIdays. The photo session takes place from 9-10 a.m., Aug. 27, at the Ridge Pointe Fellowship Church parking lot.
By Bruce Felps Students, teachers, and administrators of Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School start the new school year today with a gift from an East Dallas neighbor. Management with Chacon Autos plans to present the school with a $5,000 donation during a ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22, in the school auditorium.
