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The deadline to submit a photo to the White Rock Lake Conservancy’s fourth annual photo contest is Oct. 15. There are three categories — pro, amateur and youth. Entries can be submitted online at whiterockdallas.org or mailed to White Rock Photo Contest; P.O. Box 140227; Dallas, Texas 75214. Winners will be notified by Nov. 15.

The Rotary Club of Dallas presented the Service Above Self Teacher Awards to two East Dallas teachers, Elsy Serpas of Alex Sanger Elementary School and Erin Elliot of Stonewall Jackson Elementary School. The rotary club presents the award annually to teachers who demonstrate excellence and a willingness to go the extra mile to serve students and the community.

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Residents of C.C. Young Senior Living have a new modern-art shade structure. The piece, commissioned by Ray and Nancy Ann Hunt, was created by Nicholas Dean of D2 Architecture in Dallas and was inspired by the work of artist John Henry.

Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown, who graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1987, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame recently. Brown, who also played for Notre Dame University, is the first and only Dallas ISD graduate to go to the hall of fame. Although he was recognized for his records and accomplishments during his 17-year career with the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, he said in an interview with The Dallas Morning News that he was also representing Dallas ISD when he received his lifetime honor.

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