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The MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon, Half Marathon & 5-Person Relay Race is only 15 weeks away! The race has sold out the last four years - for 2011 registration is capped at 6,000 marathon participants, 13,000 half-marathon participants, and 6,000 relay participants.

Registration fees increase on Thursday, September 1. Event fees for the marathon increase from $100 to $125, $85 to $100 for the Half Marathon, and $225 to $250 for the 5-person relay.

The MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon benefits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; the Dallas White Rock Marathon board of directors has pledged to donate $1 million from race proceeds in 2011.

For more information or to register, visit www.runtherock.com.

About the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon

Voted the top marathon and half marathon in the state by Competitor Texasmagazine, the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon is a flat and fast race, featuring a start/finish in Fair Park and a scenic course that includes a 10-mile loop around White Rock Lake. The race serves as a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. The primary beneficiary of weekend events is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. For more information, visit the official MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon website at www.runtherock.com.

Police arrested 19-year old Quidale Dickerson shortly before 11 p.m. last night after he fired a .45-caliber pistol into a crowd at the Park Lane DART station. The Dallas Morning News reports that no one was killed; one person was injured with a shot to the leg.

Witnesses in the crowd identified Dickerson and police found the gun on a DART bus seat. The suspect, after being caught, admitted to the shooting.The police also believe that Dickerson is also responsible for shooting at two police officers earlier in the day.

We'll update you when more information becomes available.

Woodrow Wilson will be having auditions for the its Fall Play early next week on Monday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Any performer that earns a callback will return on Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31. The auditions are open to any Woodrow student that is interested.

The play, which is being overseen by John Beaird, is "The Madwoman of Chaillot" by Jean Giradoux. It's a French comedy that follows the story of a group of corrupt politicians that want to drill for oil beneath Paris but are foiled by a group of good-hearted women set on making the world a better place.

This is a great opportunity for student to get involved in one of the school's top extra-curricular activities. The play itself will be held for three days on October 13, 14 and 15. Students should pick up materials for the audition at Mr. Beaird's room in preparation for the auditions.

The city of Dallas will not be collecting brush or bulk trash the week of August 29. In fact, any brush or bulk trash left out between August 29 and September 2 could result in a code violation and citation.

Residents that usually get their trash picked up on the fourth week of August will have it picked up between August 22-26. Residents that usually get their trash picked up on the first week of September will have it picked up from September 5-9.

If you are not certain when your brush and bulk trash collection week is, please call 311.

The White Rock Local's everything market is this Saturday, August 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be something for just about everyone at the market, as both the food and non-food vendors will be making appearances.

There will be organic and natural produce, meats, cheese and dairy, as well as breads, spreads and plenty of wine. Vendors will also be selling clothing, jewelry, furniture and much more. There are even some more eclectic items, such as garden worms, vintage bikes and homemade dog treats.

The White Rock Local Market is held at The Green Spot Market and Fuels and is open on the second and fourth Saturdays on every month. However, only the second Saturday includes all vendors - foods and crafts. The fourth Saturday is reserved just for farmers, growers and artisan foods.

To learn more, check out the White Rock Local Market website.