White Rock Coffee is celebrating its 20th anniversary in our neighborhood this May with a special coffee blend The local coffee brand’s journey started in our neighborhood in 2005 when Lake Highlands neighbors Nancy and Robert Baker opened the “mothership” on Northwest Highway a Specialty Coffee Association-certified roasting facility and barista training center opened in 2017 sits next to the original location and six more White Rock Coffee locations have been added throughout the city The brand is still focusing on neighborhoods and sustainability “We started with the simple idea of being part of the community,” said Nancy Baker Co-Founder and Co-Owner of White Rock Coffee “And that spirit continues to guide everything we do — from how we source our coffee to how we serve our customers.” The brand is marking the anniversary with a special medium roast coffee blend which is described as tasting of chocolate-covered cherries White Rock Coffee will celebrate the anniversary with giveaways and customer appreciation events with more details to be announced at a later date Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines By Alex NguyenBreaking News Reporter The incident occurred about 8 p.m. near White Rock Creek Trail The two children reportedly sustained minor injuries but the news release didn’t say what caused them The Dallas Morning News reached out to the city but those contacted declined to provide more details Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy one coyote encounter had been recently reported which Dallas Animal Services said prompted them to put up coyote warning signs in the area since Tuesday Dallas Animal Services is currently working with the city’s park officials to locate the coyote or Residents are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and keep their dogs on leashes Her work has also appeared in The Texas Tribune and Bloomberg News She speaks Vietnamese and conversational Spanish and is always on the lookout for delicious street food The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was probably the furthest thing from the minds of Jack White and Meg White when they stepped into a gritty Cass Corridor bar to play their first gig for a handful of folks the White Stripes are indeed headed for posterity in the hall of fame: The Detroit duo is part of a 2025 class of inductees revealed Sunday night When the White Stripes are officially inducted during a Nov they’ll become the 22nd Detroit artist enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s prestigious performer wing when Aretha Franklin was the rock hall’s first female inductee The 2025 honorees were revealed Sunday night on “American Idol,” part of a broader RRHOF-Disney-ABC alliance that will include a live stream of the Nov 8 ceremony on Disney+ and a later special on ABC-TV In the years following their summer 1997 debut at Detroit’s Gold Dollar, the White Stripes became flagbearers for a raw, minimalist movement broadly known as the garage rock revival, leading a wave of bands such as the Strokes and Black Keys. The Detroit duo drew on a deep well of hometown influences for its blues-brewed sound with Meg White’s straightforward drumming undergirding Jack White’s explosive guitar and expressively yelped vocals Their music was accompanied by a signature red-and-white aesthetic and a whimsical mythology that portrayed the duo as brother and sister (They were in fact a formerly married couple.) Before they bowed out in 2011, the White Stripes served up six studio albums and hits such as “Hotel Yorba,” “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” “We’re Going to Be Friends” and the crowning “Seven Nation Army," whose riff endures as a popular sports-stadium anthem around the globe More: Revealing the White Stripes: The inside story of the early years More: Insane Clown Posse in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? You asked for it. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame also announced 2025 inductions in other categories Warren Zevon) and musical excellence (Thom Bell Sunday’s announcement presents immediate intrigue: What will be Meg White’s involvement come November at L.A.’s Peacock Theater Beyond occasional spottings around Detroit the Grosse Pointe Woods-born drummer has been a reclusive figure since the band’s 2011 split So would she join Jack White for a White Stripes reunion set Those aren’t unprecedented questions at the RRHOF where history is lined with drama involving original band members — including contentious situations among the likes of Kiss There’s no apparent animosity between Jack and Meg White — she regularly attends his Detroit solo concerts — so that wouldn’t seem to factor in here We can assume Jack White is up for some sort of live performance on Nov 8: The southwest Detroit native has a way of rising to the prime-time spotlight most recently last summer’s hometown Michigan Central spectacular and February’s “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary concert The reemergence of Meg White for the first White Stripes performance in 16 years would certainly make for a gripping But given the duo’s convictions when it comes to history it wouldn’t be shocking if they opted to leave the purity of their legacy as it is This year’s Rock & Roll of Fame induction was a second shot for the White Stripes: The band was originally nominated in 2023 during their first year of eligibility which kicks in 25 years after an artist’s first commercial release that was the 1998 single “Let’s Shake Hands”) And this might not be Jack White’s only opportunity for RRHOF glory: Along with his various other band projects he will eventually will become eligible for induction as a solo artist Contact Detroit Free Press music writer Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or bmccollum@freepress.com Copyright © 2012-2025 The Los Alamos Daily Post is the Official Newspaper of Record in Los Alamos County This Site and all information contained here including graphs and graphics is the property of the Los Alamos Daily Post Permission to reprint in whole or in part is hereby granted provided that the Los Alamos Daily Post and author/photographer are properly cited columnists and other contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the Los Alamos Daily Post The Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper was founded Feb — A favorite Lehigh Valley music group has become the latest Pennsylvania band to be scheduled to perform at Allentown's new Archer Music Hall the only Lehigh Valley act in 55 years to hit any Billboard chart will be direct support for Scranton metalcore group Motionless in White's two shows this week Tickets for the Friday show, at $32.20 for general admission standing, remain on sale at the Archer websiteand at the box office at 939 Hamilton St but resale tickets are available on the website “We’re very honored," Another Day Dawns singer Dakota Sean said in a recent phone call "We heard about a new venue coming in and I didn’t want to get too excited until we finally saw like the huge production of it … it looks amazing The Motionless in White show kicks off Archer Music Hall's Pennsylvania’s Own concert series that will showcase Pennsylvania acts The series "is designed to showcase and honor the rich musical heritage of the Keystone State across a variety of genres," the venue has said It "will feature an impressive lineup of homegrown artists local heroes and emerging favorite bands." Another Day Dawns released its most recent disc "Finding Peace Through All The Noise," in 2023 a Sony Music Entertainment-owned label on which Buckcherry Another Day Dawns released a deluxe edition of the disc in August The group became the first Lehigh Valley act in 50 years when its 2019 album “A Different Life" hit No 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers-Northeast Region chart It was the first Lehigh Valley band to have a song on that chart The disc was bolstered by Another Day Dawns's touring with rockers Hinder The group also has toured with hard rock chart-toppers Issues Another Day Dawns's 2020 EP "Stranger,” included two songs the band wrote with Desmond Child Sean said the group is working on new music “We’ve been working pretty hard and we’ve got some good stuff we’re sending back and forth with the label," he said we’re at least going to put some singles out there for radio and for Spotify and stuff like that." The band has been a Lehigh Valley favorite for years — starting in 2010 as a teen band called A.D.D Its lineup also includes guitarist Tyler Ritter drummer Nick McGeehan and bassist Josh Mercado The group also has played Musikfest’s main Steel Stage Musikfest Cafe at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater and Jim Thorpe’s Penn’s Peak It has won Lehigh Valley Music Awards and was a finalist in a national contest by Cumulus Media radio stations and Big Machine Records for which singer Chris Motionless Motionless in White was a judge "We just genuinely love music and have a passion for it "And it’s been great — we’ve met some people “But we’d rather have done them ourselves than told about them That’s one thing — we’ve been more kind of hands-on recently and things have been going great “And we’re happy feeling loved being here at home White Rock Mayor Megan Knight paused council proceedings Monday night (April 28) for a few moments of silence to pay respects to the victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy and others injured when an SUV plowed into a crowd attending the Vancouver festival which celebrates Filipino-Canadian pride and history history and community spirit," Knight said "It is truly heartbreaking that a day meant for joy and pride has been overshadowed by such loss "On behalf of White Rock council and our community I offer our deepest condolences to the Filipino community here in British Columbia and to all those affected by this tragic event," she added "To our Filipino friends and neighbours here in White Rock we are thinking of you and we stand with you and we share in your grief." Knight also offered that counselling and support is available through the Vancouver Police Department's website Mental Health's support line at 604-310-6789 Officers responded to a call for service at about 4:15 p.m This case is currently being examined as an unexplained death The person’s identity and the circumstances leading up to their death are currently not publicly known and you're invited to its official opening White Rock Mayor Megan Knight and council will open the new crosswalk which is located at Johnston Road between Thrift Avenue and Russell Avenue will offer residents and visitors an approachable encounter with public art Titled Seaside Stroll, the design brings the essence of White Rock’s iconic waterfront into the heart of the uptown community Everyone is welcome to join the official opening at Miramar Plaza Bao is a multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver with a background in traditional art and architecture adding she is passionate about creating outdoor artworks that are accessible and free for everyone to enjoy A coyote reportedly chased two children on the southwest side of White Rock Lake on Thursday in which the children sustained minor injuries April 24 in the area of White Rock Creek Trail according to a City of Dallas press release City of Dallas Animal Services and park officials are trying to locate the coyote Animal Services also put out coyote warning signs in the area on April 22 and is advising people to be aware of their surroundings and keep their dogs on leashes Map showing where the coyote chase on April 24 happened Yelling, waving your arms and throwing things near a coyote can usually scare them off if you find yourself face-to-face with one, according to a previous Advocate post Dallas Animal Services’ website also warns that coyotes may hang around humans if there’s a chance of food Limiting these coyote meals can help keep them away You can call 469-676-9813 if you see a coyote If the animal appears to be sick or injured it’s best not to interact with it and call 311 instead For more information about coyotes, visit Dallas Animal Services’ website By KXAS-TV (NBC5) it will be sunny with temperatures climbing into the 80s The afternoon sunshine will be short-lived though as additional rain chances return on Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible during the morning and midday hours D-FW Weather WiseFrom snow to 100-degree heat TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of thunderstorms after midnight FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of scattered and thunderstorms SATURDAY: Pleasant with a good deal of sun TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms This house on Rogue Way was part of the 2025 White Rock Home Tour The 17th annual White Rock Home Tour took place this weekend “These funds will make a significant impact benefiting the Hexter Elementary PTA and supporting our mission to enhance educational opportunities for our children,” White Rock Home Tour 2025 Chair Chanda Rousseau said in the press release “This success would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors the warm hospitality of our homeowners who graciously opened their doors and the tireless efforts of our volunteers Your collective commitment and enthusiasm have not only propelled this event to new heights but also continue to foster a vibrant community spirit We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your invaluable contributions Your support is the cornerstone of our ongoing efforts to create enriching educational experiences for the students at Hexter Elementary.”  The tour included six homes in close proximity to White Rock Lake When Ava Meyers stepped out of fourth grade language arts teacher Miriam Osborne’s classroom for an early end to the semester she was understandably sad that she wouldn’t get to see her friends at White Rock Elementary for a while She was leaving a few days and a few periods early to spend two weeks in London for a family wedding over the holidays A classroom-wide sendoff was organized to soften the blow “The whole class filed into the hallway,” Osborne says and we were hugging her and telling her goodbye Osborne is a diehard fan of the new wave U.K Dolls of each member arranged in a pyramid by personal preference — Andy Taylor hidden by a desk organizer — and their second studio album features prominently in the class record collection There’s even a disconnected landline specially designed to receive “calls” from Simon Le Bon For a stint during the Meyers’ stay in England the family stayed in an Airbnb in the Putney neighborhood of Central London Buckingham Palace and theatrical performances searched for new activities to fill the time “I would just research what’s around this neighborhood,” Zahra says and I was just Googling things to do in Putney and the first thing that popped up was Simon Le Bon lives in Putney from Duran Duran.” the idea of meeting Le Bon was far-fetched So Zahra’s aunt sent out a few texts and zeroed in on an address The original plan was just to walk by his house for the sake of simply viewing it in person on Christmas Day That probably would have been enough for her Duranie teacher She and an 83-year-old relative named Nick Zahra was initially hesitant but assumed Le Bon would be away on vacation his wife came to the door next and following a few moments getting pitched the idea by Nick agreed to get her husband “because it was Christmas.” 66-year-old rock star was notedly kind and friendly and the 10-year-old was left with a lifetime memory “I didn’t think I was actually gonna meet them The entire experience was sparked by Osborne’s love for the band When the teacher got a text of a photo featuring her student with Le Bon she “just couldn’t believe it” and sent the photo to all of her Duranie friends Ava gave what she recalls as an “hour long” recounting of the story to her classmates when classes resumed in January Osborne’s connection to the band goes back to her childhood in El Paso in the ’80s she says she had trouble fitting in and finding an identity she and her brothers would travel across town to get records from a British record store Simon Le Bon and Ava Meyers on the doorstep of Le Bon’s home in England “I tagged along and I bought my first Duran Duran record And I think part of it was because it gave me an identity for sure Aside from just loving the music and all of that And so what I’ve since learned in my lifetime is there is no better bass player than John Taylor Duran Duran is a really strong percussion band.” Osborne has carried her passion for the band into her RISD classroom “It’s just been a fiber through my whole life story and I think it’s a fiber that’s kind of woven into how I teach and why I teach,” she says “And I just think we all have a connection The first day of class is always accompanied by a lengthy in-depth backstory on Osborne’s Duran Duran passion which stems from a time when music streaming was unheard of and favorite bands were hobbies She plays a different record each week for the class on her turntable Duran Duran have played as students work on journaling Osborne says that listening to albums helps her illustrate the world of storytelling to her ELA classes Ava is now taking guitar lessons at Dallas Piano Academy which are going “pretty well.” She and her mom give a good amount of the credit to Mrs and it connected me to a world that I didn’t always fit in as a child,” Osborne says “It helped me find people who I still love to this day and it’s a big part of this classroom with me and the students I teach and there’s something really incredible about hearing something and it taking you to a happy moment.” that she hears one of their songs one day and just smiles.” Noticed a man in White Rock Valley showing off an antique sword in his Union Blues recently Williams recently set up a stand outside his White Rock Valley home complete with links to historical records a musket and an authentic Civil War-era sword used during the Siege of Mobile which is permanently housed at Williams’ cousin’s home in Kansas City “It’s just absolutely thrilling,” Williams said they kind of make fun of me because I’m so into it we don’t have many stories that talk about how there were allies for this problem of slavery in our nation And it’s just thrilling to me that not only was he a Civil War veteran and I have his sword but he was a veteran leading Black troops.” Kinney led his troops with the sword at the Battle of Fort Blakely in 1865 It recently made a return when Williams and his cousin returned for an annual reenactment “They would use shark skin as opposed to leather but I think it had to do with the fact that shark skin is used to being wet His goal in showing off the sword is to educate neighbors and provide a space for reflection on the nation’s “original sin”. He says that he would especially like to bring the sword to Lake Highlands High School for a presentation during lunchtime “I’m grateful to all the historians in my life that took the time to look me in the eye and say People kind of mind their own business these days They don’t want to put themselves out there But through my dad and others I guess I’m a frustrated historian myself.” An open letter to White Rock mayor and city council: The news that mayor and council had voted 4-3 to build new premises on Johnson Street for a new city hall and library was to say the least annex and daycare properties will then be sold to developers for the construction of two or more six-storey condos along Fir Street and Buena Vista Avenue as well as parts of Pacific Avenue and Centre Street is a great disappointment for the current condo dwellers in this area especially for some of us who paid prime for a small view of the water!  Where is common-sense urban development to have so many highrise buildings plonked all over the city amongst two- or three-storey buildings The current library is an attractive building and why not renovate and add a storey or two to the current city hall and annex European countries would lose their charm if the their lovely houses and buildings were destroyed.  Search autocomplete is currently not responding a historic landmark built in 1912 and located at 400 Buena Vista Street is set for revitalization after being recently vacated by the Lynchburg Community Action Group With funding approved by the Lynchburg City Council for FY 2024 this initiative prioritizes community engagement and enhancements to reimagine the space as a vibrant hub for the White Rock neighborhood The City of Lynchburg has partnered with Work Program Architects (WPA) to gather input from local residents ensuring that the redevelopment reflects the needs and aspirations of the community This exciting project encompasses the entire block surrounding the school creating a dynamic facility dedicated to serving and uplifting the White Rock community WPA has created a multi-step approach to connect with the community we’ll shape a vision for a Community Hub that truly supports White Rock The data-gathering site visit involves conducting a 3D scan of existing buildings and the site to aid in constructing accurate models and photographs taken from specific angles for future concept visualizations The Commonwealth Preservation Group (CPG) will perform initial research into the building’s history to create a baseline report which the design team will use to ensure Historic Tax Credit (HTC) eligibility is maintained WPA will engage directly with the White Rock community and key stakeholders—such as residents and faith-based organizations—to understand community needs and aspirations WPA will conduct door-to-door outreach in the White Rock neighborhood to ensure community members are informed and engaged in the planning process for the Community Hub These interactions are designed to be informal with WPA team members conducting meaningful porch conversations with residents to better understand their visions and concerns the team will engage with community members at popular local spots such as Kenney’s Restaurant and Porter’s Barbershop across the street from the project site The first community meeting will aim to build rapport with residents gather important insights about community values and create excitement within the community WPA will deliver a project presentation while attendees enjoy lunch The agenda will include team member introductions an overview of the community engagement plan historic photos and existing conditions of the White Rock Elementary building examples of similar adaptive reuse projects and a discussion of the schedule and next steps The presentation will conclude with breakout sessions allowing the audience to engage directly with design team members at idea stations Feedback from the meeting will be recorded and shared with both the City team and the residents.  Click here to read the Community Kickoff Summary Report> Community Pitch Day will build on the excitement generated during the First Community Meeting by providing residents and organizations with a platform to reflect on what they learned and present their own visions for the Community Hub Options for the Hub will be lightly revised based on the critical input received previously All community members will be invited to pitch their ideas whether for the entire site or a specific room The design team will respond in real-time with sketches showing how these pitches might influence the design The meeting will conclude with a community vote to select ideas that best address local needs Feedback will be recorded and shared with the City team and residents and the design team will collaborate with City staff to vet responses and ensure the project progresses toward a viable solution City staff will also evaluate the business plans and financial feasibility of the proposed community uses Click here to read the Community Pitch Day Summary Report> The third community meeting will focus on finalizing the Community Hub concepts collaboratively narrowed down based on feedback from the Community Pitch Day will be presented as plans and perspective images small groups will refine design details and then share their ideas with the larger group to reach a consensus on the preferred solutions CPG will be present to ensure the concepts align with HTC eligibility requirements The design team will use the Workshop results to produce final plans and visuals that reflect community consensus The report will include phased project options with strategies for building code compliance an evaluation of Historic Tax Credit (HTC) eligibility and eligibility maintenance guidelines through the RFP A smaller WPA team will present these final deliverables to the community and hand the project to City staff for implementation The consensus from initial engagement and the kickoff is that the former White Rock Elementary School should be a space for the community to build intergenerational relationships The building will have continuous programming throughout the day and evening with resources that support community needs to include: adaptive reuse suggestions can be categorized into the recurring themes of childcare These programs can be divided into those which need to be driven by an organization and those which can be community-led Read the Community Kickoff Summary Report > City of Lynchburg900 Church StreetLynchburg, VA 24504Phone: 434-856-2489 Community tour of the old Chamisa Elementary School building 8 a.m Community tour of the old Pinon Elementary School building 10 a.m White Rock students will start the new school year in new schools in August as construction of both the new Pinon Elementary and Chamisa Elementary schools is slated for completion this summer “It’s an exciting milestone for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS),” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said “A huge thank you to the community for their support of our schools.” LAPS is offering the community an opportunity to say farewell to the current school sites Chamisa Elementary invites the community and alumni to enjoy a school tour of the old school building before it is torn down the Chamisa PTO is hosting a yard sale that same day Piñon Elementary School invites all former students a chance to write a goodbye message on the walls staff and families who made these schools cornerstones of the White Rock community.” Resident Bald Eagle couple Nick and Nora have hatched two baby eagles in White Rock Lake this page features the White Rock bald eagle babies in real time Beloved White Rock Lake Bald Eagle couple affectionately known as Nick and Nora have reportedly hatched a pair of baby eagles The bald eagle couple in White Rock Lake area of Dallas were first sited back in late 2021 Named after characters in the 1934 novel The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett the couple first attempted to nest in the Sunset Bay area though the nest and their eggs were ultimately destroyed by high winds in February 2022 The eagles would reattempt to next near Dixon Branch later that year Nick and Nora birthed two baby eagles; however would rescue and rehabilitate the other and introduce the eaglet to its parents in June 2024 birders and wildlife advocates noticed particular nesting behavior of the bald eagles – leading them to believe that they had laid eggs sitings confirmed that the eagles had hatched two eaglets While the news of the hatching eaglets is grand to all of us it makes the us all the more nervous that it comes amid windy weather the two eaglets should start their flight training by the summer which is live-streaming a family of eagles in the Vancouver area The Liberals have taken the South Surrey-White Rock riding away from the Conservatives Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay has gone down to defeat at the hands of Liberal challenger Ernie Klassen Klassen had 31,106 votes to Findlay's 28,602 NDP challenger Jereun Park was in a distant third with 1,571 votes and Green Party candidate Christine Kinnie with 840 Klassen's party is continuing the celebration Ernie" as the soon-to-be MP for South Surrey-White Rock took to the mic to thank the crowd of supporters "South Surrey-White Rock was known as an ultra-Conservative riding tonight we elected its first openly gay MP," Klassen said "I'm proud and humbled to be selected as Member of Parliament I promise to you that I will listen to everyone and will serve this riding as an advocate in Ottawa." Findlay showed up to her campaign office party at about 11 p.m. while husband Surrey South MLA Brent Chapman declined to give a comment adding that Findlay is "digesting" the news.  White Rock city councillor Christopher Trevelyan arrived to the Conservative party right before Findlay came out "We’ve been watching as the results come in so we thought we were up and then we were down It’s been pretty close back and forth all night but right now it doesn’t look that good," she said addressing the claim her campaign manager had made earlier in the night "My heart is absolutely here with South Surrey-White Rock I’m so honoured to have represented this riding for the last six years." She went on to thank her volunteers and said there was nothing else any of them could have done to change the result and the NDP candidate here was only named in the last day and she had no literature so no doubt that a lot of those votes went over to the Liberal side." The Conservatives have seemingly accepted their defeat in South Surrey-White Rock with Liberal candidate Ernie Klassen projected to win the riding and unseat incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay Findlay continues to trail behind with 19,994 and Klassen still in the lead with 21,616 with 199 of 221 polls counted Findlay's watch party is seeing more and more supporters heading home as the vote looks to go in the Liberal's favour for now The ones left now are visibly stressed with anger sadness and frustration heard and felt from the remaining crowd Kerry-Lynne Findlay's campaign manager shares that a mistake has been made and he retracts his previous statement about Findlay winning the riding Conservative supporters are beginning to leave the celebration as Findlay is yet to show up Spirits continue to be high at Ernie Klassen's party where upwards of 65 people are still present awaiting the final count Liberals and Conservatives continue to keep high hopes as results pour in with 180 of 221 polls counted, Klassen leads at 17,147 with Findlay at 15,732 Klassen remains in the lead with 49.7 per cent of the vote at 14,297 votes and Findlay close behind with 45.9 per cent at 13,199 votes Spirits continue to be high at both candidates' parties while Klassen greets supporters and Findlay is yet to show The split continues to be close with 145 of 221 polls counted Klassen is still in the lead with 11,181 votes and Findlay close behind at 10,832 Kerry-Lynne Findlay's supporters are celebrating at her campaign office as they have projected her win while Elections Canada's results are still updating According to FIndlay's campaign manager Miguel Martinez's numbers Findlay has taken the lead with 3,800 votes with Ernie Klassen sitting at 2,380 This story will be updated with Elections Canada's final numbers Klassen and Findlay are in a tight race with the Liberal candidate still in a slight lead with 6,383 votes and Findlay with 6,301 with 90 polls counted Klassen is still leading with 51.5 per cent of the vote with 1,053 and Findlay at 44.3 per cent with 914 ballots Klassen remains in the lead with 52.1 per cent of the vote with 366 votes and Findlay close behind with 44.2 per cent and 311 votes Klassen (Liberal) has gained 60.7 per cent of the vote with 85 with incumbent Findlay (Conservative) trailing with 47 at 33.6 per cent of the vote Kinnie (Green) and Park (NDP) each have four votes with Findlay close behind with eight and two for NDP's Park with candidates and voters in Surrey's seven ridings are now awaiting results residents have their choice between four candidates: Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay Green Party Christine Kinnie and New Democrat Jureun Park Surrey residents have voted in seven ridings: Surrey Centre Ernie' can be heard in the Tap & Barrel restaurant where the Liberal candidate is awaiting election results with his supporters dozens of volunteers for Findlay crowd her campaign office in White Rock cheering and boo-ing at the TV when news comes down At least one individual at Findlay's event voiced support for U.S 51st state!" and denied Canada and the U.S Neither Klassen nor Findlay are present at their respective parties Watch this space for live results as they come in The Cloverdale Reporter, Langley Advance Times, Surrey Now-Leader and North Delta Reporter teams are also on the road tonight bringing coverage from ridings that also include Surrey neighbourhoods For Surrey Newton, see here. For Cloverdale-Langley City, see here For Delta, see here.  Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters As Smash Theatre School's founder and leader there's something inspiring about seeing young people take on the challenge of tackling professional-level theatre Beyond any applause they receive for their efforts they are building qualities that will last them a lifetime – self-confidence These qualities – and a generous helping of precocious talent – will be showcased this month as the South Surrey-based Smash Theatre Company takes on Newsies – one of the most celebrated musicals in the Disney canon Based on the real-life strike by impoverished and homeless newsboys (newspaper sellers) in New York City in 1899 the show will be presented at Delta's Genesis Theatre (5005 45 Ave.) from May 10 to May 18 The show (with music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein) demands bold choreography and powerhouse vocals to deliver its inspiring messages of courage and unity in the face of violence intimidation and corruption – but the current production's two full casts of eager students are measuring up to the challenge Established 11 years ago by Reader-Romo (a recipient of the White Rock/South Surrey Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Year Supporter of the Arts Award) and run by her and her daughter, Smash offers musical theatre and dance classes for children ages six and up The program is nothing if not ambitious according to a media release – this year alone the company has already taken on The Lion King (Kids); while productions of High School Musical Reader-Romo described the program as a “launchpad for confidence “Some of these kids train over 20 hours a week — dancing singing — and the personal growth I get to witness is truly incredible,” she said “None of it would be possible without our incredible parent volunteers and the support of this community Students travel from as far as afield as Abbotsford to be part of the program and many alumni return to teach or volunteer “I am absolutely blown away by what these kids are able to put on," said parent Natasha Young "Watching them shine on stage is an unforgettable experience,” she added "The dedication is amazing – and it means everything to them to have the support of the community." May 16 there will be one performance at 7 p.m. Tickets for Newsies ($30.74 to $34.94) are available at smashtheatreschool.ca  and parking improvements are all recommendations included in a proposed master plan in the works for White Rock Lake in Dallas The Dallas City Council heard a master plan update by the Park and Recreation Board during its Wednesday briefing The proposed master plan is meant to be a conceptual framework to guide improvements to the lake The city has heard feedback on White Rock Lake from residents since 2023 Common feedback themes were maintenance and lake edge control Among the major concern for residents is the erosion along the trail where the lake meets Garland Road White Rock Lake was built in 1911 as a water source for the city of Dallas. Today it still supplies a small part of the city's municipal water needs, according to the Texas Water Development Board but it also serves as a recreational area for residents and it's home to a variety of wildlife One of the earliest master plans for the park was in 1936 by the National Park Service The latest plans were a lighting and design plan in 2009 and a maintenance plan in 2022 said the 2024 proposed master plan is the latest attempt to evaluate studies performed over the years and make recommendations to find what's still relevant for the community today Here are some concepts the proposed master plan could include Got a tip? Email Megan Cardona at mcardona@kera.org KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today This year’s inductees will include Bad Company and The White Stripes in the Performer category; with Salt-n-Pepa and Warren Zevon to be awarded the Musical Influence Award; and Thom Bell and Carole Kaye honored with the Musical Excellence Award Producer and Dreamworks/Warner Brothers Records executive Lenny Waronker will receive Ahmet Ertegun Award artists must have released their first record at least 25 years prior to nomination Rock Hall Chairman John Sykes said in a statement: “Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.” The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday November 8th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with the event to be streamed live on Disney+ Ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later date The former White Rock Skate Center building is currently up for sale The property brochure advertises  “strong connectivity to major Dallas thoroughfares a unique elevation advantage and potential rooftop views of Downtown Dallas.” Current zoning allows for a private recreation center According to a Morning News article on the property local real estate experts estimate a sale price of around $6.2 million The former credit union building located to the front of WRSC on Shoreview Road is also part of the sale White Rock Skate closed after the 2016 sale marking the end of over four decades of rollerblading for East Dallas and Lake Highlands Luke Ainsworth of White Rock began golfing at age 2 and has now qualified and will compete at the Drive Chip & Putt National Championship Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta The Golf Channel will air the Championship 6-11 a.m RIO RANCHO – Sun Country Golf House has announced that junior golfer Luke Ainsworth of White Rock has successfully qualified and will compete at the Drive Chip & Putt National Championship on Sunday April 6 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta Ainsworth qualified in the Boys 7-9 age division by way of local qualifying and sub-regional qualifying in New Mexico and regional qualifying in Hawaii The Golf Channel will air the Drive Chip & Putt National Championship 6-11 a.m https://www.drivechipandputt.com/leaderboard used to coach the Los Alamos High School team followed the team and my older brother around the golf course WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR Making it to National Finals in Drive Chip and Putt WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS: Scottie Scheffler – because of his character IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED Click here to read more on the 80 national finalists: Registration for the 2025-2026 qualifying & championship season is open It is free of charge and a great way for children https://www.drivechipandputt.com/25-26-registration-now-open-for-drive-chip-and-putt-qualifiers Sun Country Golf House will conduct four local qualifiers and one sub-regional qualifier: Subregional Q: Sunday, August 3: UNM Championship GC | Albuquerque, NM inspired by the enduring philosophies of Masters Tournament founders Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts is committed to promoting golf’s domestic and international development through financial investment and active participation in initiatives aimed at preserving the traditions of the game and sharing its many virtues The Masters Tournament – since its very beginning – strives to provide added exposure to the game of golf and inspire interest in the sport worldwide. For more information about the Masters, visit masters.com Pam Karlos served on the White Rock YMCA board for over 40 years before retiring at the end of 2024 But her time at the Y started long before she served on the board and her story in our neighborhood is not over yet We sat down with her to learn more about her YMCA journey What was your first interaction at YMCA I spent many summer days riding my bike from Lemmon and Inwood to the Y on Preston Road — long before it was the Park Cities Y or Moody Y our family got involved with the East Dallas Y It was a classic old beautiful home with good bones but small facilities Our son and other kids took swimming lessons in pools volunteered by neighbors my husband and I did some amateur coaching in soccer How did you watch the White Rock YMCA transform into what it is today We had outgrown the house Y during my term and we worked hard to raise funds and find a new location We settled on the ‘Warehouse Y,’ as I called it the property houses Ale House and Ace Hardware we took the large empty space and developed an exercise space a wheelchair basketball league and Bishop Lynch held their wrestling practices there Richard Vitale — board president at the time — recruited East Dallas lawyers We built a pool and got the City to build a bridge connection to White Rock Lake Lincoln Property decided to sell the property and literally moved us across Gaston to the upper-level shopping center but there was an energetic workout area and a couple of classrooms we were able to buy the vacating Lutheran Church None of this would have happened if this community had not opened their hearts and pocketbooks What kept you serving the YMCA for all those years It should be obvious why I stayed 40 years. I take with me great memories. A huge thank you to the Y staff — which I’ve seen turn over many times over the years. Always, I saw bright energetic people moving on to further their careers, taking with them the qualities of the Y to share with others The Y can still count on me for some volunteering and support We’ve put five children through Woodrow Wilson High School Part of my job is taking teachers’ wish lists and figuring out what needs we can meet for them in a scholarship form This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity Name-dropping is frowned upon in many social circles. But for the next few weeks at White Rock Coffee locations around Dallas White Rock Coffee’s Lakewood location on Gaston Road Proof of name will be required to claim a free coffee The deal is set to run for the next few weeks but there is a possibility that the Name Drop offer extends beyond that time frame WRC’s current seasonal menu features cold-weather comfort drinks like apple cider butterscotch-loaded Charlie Brown espresso drinks and sopapilla lattes Map of a water transmission line burst near White Rock on N.M A water transmission line burst around noon today on N.M Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) placed barriers around the location which is about 0.25 miles from the traffic light at Rover Boulevard on the south side of the road heading away from White Rock The line has broken in the same location numerous times in the past A new water transmission line installation project is already scheduled to begin in February DPU water operators are isolating that section of line and will cease using it until the new line is installed Water transmission line burst today near White Rock on N.M Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea speaks during a formal comment period at the April 8 TCEQ meeting A new historical marker at the White Rock Cemetery Garden of Memories honors a vital piece of Dallas’s Black history dates back to the Reconstruction era and serves as the final resting ground for formerly enslaved pioneers farmers and prominent Black landowners who shaped the area Although it is one of Dallas’ oldest cemetery sites its location behind apartment complexes has left it overlooked “It puts a face of inclusion in Dallas that the founders of Dallas were not all white male patriarchs,” said Remembering Black Dallas member Edward Gray The organization and the White Rock Cemetery Garden of Memories are scheduled to hold a dedication ceremony Saturday to keep Dallas residents aware of the Black history North Dallas carries RBD works to educate the public through tours highlighting freedman towns and notable people like Anderson Bonner prominent Black landowners buried in the cemetery Glenn Bonner is White Rock Cemetery’s caretaker and a direct descendant of Anderson Bonner the marker is an opportunity to honor and preserve his family legacy while ensuring the cemetery’s historical value is no longer hidden “The spirit and the souls that exist within the confines of this property they run deep within us and all of our family members,” Bonner said Remembering Black Dallas has put up several markers around the city this past year but Gray said this one is particularly meaningful The organization wanted to make sure the families are represented respectfully as they reclaim overlooked heritage “This is not just a situation where we put together a marker and place it,” said Gray “We also put a marker together and we're placing it on holy ground.” He said RBD intends to continue planning for more markers around the city George Keaton said that there is no such thing as Black history Zara Amaechi is KERA’s Marjorie Welch Fitts Louis fellow covering race and social justice. Got a tip? Email Zara at zamaechi@kera.org. You can follow her on X @amaechizara KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today It’s the venue that remains constant even as the people within change and grow older engagement parties and retirement celebrations are all made in a family home and remain even after the house is sold That’s probably what made it so special when Christie Lipschitz connected with the previous owners of her White Rock Valley mid-century modern home Johnny and Joanie Williams lived in the house for over 50 years and raised their children there Lipschitz bought the home from the Williams children after Johnny and Joanie’s passing and when her real estate agent told her the family would like to meet her and her husband You just tell right away that they were very warm “And they told us how much this home had meant to them because John and Joanie lived here for 50 years and so they told us a little bit about them we’ve heard so many stories about John and Joanie.” Williams were apparently the heartbeat of the street putting out reindeer food come Christmastime and taking younger families under their wing as they aged But Lipschitz didn’t just hear stories about their predecessors A box of home movies had been left in the home’s basement when the Williamses moved out Lipschitz called the family to hand over the footage Having heard all the stories about Johnny and Joanie made her next meeting with the Williams family all the more special “We started to learn that it was just a very special And so the next time that the Williamses came over so we could give them the film “We were able to say just how many stories we’d heard about their mom and their dad and that we just think that the love in the house is something that doesn’t go away And I think it was very special to them too Lipschitz and her husband gradually transformed the home with a series of renovations to its exterior and interior carpets ripped up and even a pickleball court was added to the home’s expansive backyard “I’m glad that we didn’t jump as soon as we moved in to make all of the changes because we didn’t really know what we wanted or needed yet,” she says but we’re able to kind of grow with the house.” One of the biggest changes was opening up the home’s living area A small sunroom had previously separated it from the back patio before it was opened up to expand the living room with a small basement used as a media room dining room and a loft all stacked together has decorated the home to match its mid-century look Alongside some modern and reproduction items she’s also brought in vintage pieces to brighten the space A number of antique rugs and runners line most floors “I think this is true even especially in a new home it just helps kind of lend this sense of authenticity to it.” Lipschitz has updated lighting fixtures in the kitchen and hallways to include hanging lights to replace recessed lighting The home also came with built-in wall lights which she has restored and added mirrored copper glass to The living room features preexisting wooden cabinets shelves and even a bookcase that serves as a media console Its terrazzo floors were one of the main draws we have a vision for it.’ But they’re so fun Lipschitz replaced the patio’s stucco floor with saltillo tile Most of the left side of the home’s backyard was originally occupied by a large storage shed expanded the existing slab and added a net and playing surface to create a backyard pickleball court “Whenever there’s nice weather and we’re not working let’s go play pickleball,’ and we can go play for 15 minutes And we never would have had that experience if we kept the shed up Lipschitz says she and her husband plan on staying in the home for the long haul It will become her family home just as it was for the Williamses her encounter with whom she recalls fondly for showing us that they appreciated the changes that we had made while still honoring the home Even things like those geckos out there that are on the trees Those are some things that I think Joanie just loved things like that Kind of all these little things that were part of that family’s history and story here in this house for 50 years it’s really neat to still see some of those things You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter South Surrey—White Rock 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 221 of 221 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 221 of 221 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to win in South Surrey—White Rock Klassen has 33,094 of 65,528 votes (50.5%) is in second place with 29,924 votes (45.67%) and Jureun Park Findlay has represented the riding since 2011 31,269 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Can you visualize a green little oasis here An inviting green space added to the few existing trees in the corner A place to sit and ponder the beautiful "whale wall" family kitty-corner on Johnston and Russell Avenue It could be a project for young landscape engineers to re-create this small one-third of an acre to a place of beauty more old parking lots may need to be reclaimed for growing just might become the year to fall in love with White Rock again Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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