Everything You Need to Know About White Rock Lake
Please consider voting “yes” on Proposition 1, during early voting now through Oct. 30th or on Nov. 3rd. This proposed amendment to the Texas state constitution would lower property taxes for all Texas homeowners and permanently ban a sales tax on real estate transactions. All Texas homeowners stand to save about $125 per year in property taxes, and […]
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On November 1st, the Dallas Running Club will be holding its 40th annual half marathon and 5K races at White Rock Lake. According to the event website, The DRC half-marathon is well-attended by elite runners, casual runners, run-walkers and walkers. With its scenic lakeside course and traditionally good weather conditions, this race is a final goal for some or a test […]
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“I feel forest breathing/and hear the inexorable growth of the wood… / I match my breathing to that of the green world around me.” –Giuseppe Penone, 1968 [Quote from nashersculpturecenter.org] On Sept. 19th an exciting new exhibit of works by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Penone opened at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. “Being the River, Repeating the Forest” – the only […]
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On Saturday, October 31st Dallas Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Trees Please! event at White Rock Lake. This is an opportunity for volunteers to come together and plant some 150 trees, native plants, and wildflowers along the hike and bike trail. This reforestation is much needed to keep up with the rate of aging and declining trees across […]
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The magic of autumn unfolds from Sept. 19th through Nov. 25th at the Dallas Arboretum’s annual “Autumn at the Arboretum” event! Featured in Fodor’s 2014 as one of America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals, this outdoor shindig is fun for young and old alike – a great family outing. The event promises the opportunity to walk amongst 150,000 fall flowers and a […]
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The 10th annual Tour des Fleurs 10K/20K will be taking place Saturday, September 19th in Dallas, with the start and finish line on the lakeside trail of White Rock Lake. Cash prizes are offered for the top 5 men and top 5 women finishers in each race, age-group awards will be given for the top 3 finishers in each age […]
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This Saturday, August 8th, For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) will be holding its monthly Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up. For more information, visit their website. You can also “like” For the Love of the Lake, White Rock Lake on Facebook to keep up with all the organization’s local goings-on!
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It’s that time again! Time to lend a hand in cleaning up everyone’s favorite lake! White Rock Lake, that is! On Saturday, July 11th For the Love of the Lake will be holding its monthly Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up. Spiff up! Shape up! Snazz up! Spruce up! Meet between 8 and 9 am at the FTLOTL office in Casa Linda […]
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This Independence Day, For the Love of the Lake, one of the organizations near and dear to my heart, will be participating in Lakewood’s annual 4th of July Parade. The theme for this year’s event is “Lakewood Honors Heroes.” The Lakewood Fun Run begins at 8 AM on Saturday July 4th, and the Parade begins at 10 AM, starting from […]
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Tomorrow, Saturday, June 13th, For the Love of the Lake will be holding its usual Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up at White Rock Lake. Visit the FTLOTL website for more information!
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