Posts Tagged ‘People’
By Bruce Felps A city press release arrived during the lunch hour containing information about Angela Hunt’s upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. Hunt, District 14 City Council representative, will participate Sept. 9 in a panel discussion called Local Leadership and Innovation During a Financial Crisis co-sponsored by the German Marshal Fund and the Urban Land [...]
By Bruce Felps Sometimes things appear too personal to be considered newsworthy even for a little com[cough]munity site. Now that the familiarity part has cleared away from obstructing my vision, I give you my dear friend and wine blogger, the Dallas Wine Chick. Her secret identity is Lakewood resident Melanie Ofenloch who, in her day [...]
By Bruce Felps C.C. Young continues its guest speaker series next week with a personal discussion on what could be everybody’s favorite personalized topic. William C. McMillin, author of “It’s All About Me: A Rather Ordinary Life in Some Extraordinary Times,” makes his appearance at The Point, Center for Arts and Education at 3:30 p.m., [...]
By Bruce Felps As is the usual case of writing a story from interview notes, I have some leftover bits after talking with Woodrow’s new principal, Kyle Richardson. For example, don’t be surprised to see an even closer — and I typically try to avoid this word — synergy between Woodrow and J.L. Long Middle School.
By Bruce Felps ESPN Dallas needs a bit of prodding from Woodrow Nation on behalf of native son Davey O’Brien. The sports media outlet recently set out to anoint its inaugural Dallas-Fort Worth Hall of Fame class of five inductees. Nominees include local sports icons from practically every major sport — no Kyle Rote Jr.? — [...]
Community Contribution by Kyle Rains Woodrow Wilson High School world geography/human geography AP and IB teacher Catherine Pate was recently named the 2011 International Educator of the Year award runner-up by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Ft. Worth. Pate serves on the Woodrow International Baccalaureate Committee, sponsors the Junior World Affairs Council, and regularly presents [...]
Community Contribution As gas prices continue to frustrate consumers in this economy, some people have decided to try a “greener” approach not only to better the economy but also the environment. Colin Stanley, an architect on the Design Applications team at Corgan Associates Inc. and a resident of the Casa Linda area, accepted the challenge [...]
By Bruce Felps Mark Cardwell of Lakewood recently earned a promotion to associate with the architectural firm Corgan Associates Inc. According to a press release, “He has worked on projects for Fidelity Investments, Frisco Independent School District, Stream Realty, and Intuit, and frequently deals with high-profile, confidential clients. “Cardwell is an active member of the [...]
By Bruce Felps The Granda theater stages its first Gorilla vs. Bear music festival this weekend, and the lineup features a new band comprised of familiar faces. The show runs from 6-11 p.m., July 23, at the Lower Greenville Avenue venue. Musical genres include psychedelic, blues, progressive rock, grunge, and likely a few others.
By Bruce Felps Ever vigilant, ever ardent Lakewood and Woodrow booster Kyle Rains today sent word of some serious recognition paid tonight to a Woodrow grad who made libation history. ABC’s “Nightline” — WFAA-TV (Channel 8), 8 p.m. — airs a feature on Mariano Martinez, Woodrow class of ’63, member Wildcats Hall of Fame, and inventor [...]
