Letters: Three Cheers to City of Dallas Cleanup Crews, Judge Dominique Collins, Stamp Out Hunger Mail Carriers and Donors in Garland

1 City of Dallas cleanup crews — Thank you, city of Dallas, for cleaning up the debris on the Katy Trail that was washed up from White Rock Lake in the huge storm last week. There were tons of trash, boulders, branches and reeds off Northwest Highway near Mockingbird Lane on Lawther Drive. All this was done within a few days of the incident. The amount of the debris extended for about a mile, and walkers were unable to use the path. For the first time I saw three ducks jump up onto the grass no doubt amazed they could swim to it. I walk the Katy Trail every day and have counted on average one duck to at most three ducks in the water. There is a wooden sign alongside of the road saying "Adopted by Pete Sessions and Friends."I wonder if that was when he was in office and, if so, why doesn't his replacement take over this responsibility? We really need help to maintain that section of the lake and keep that trash out of the water so that we can enjoy all the ducks, birds and anything else out there.Rosemary S. Price, East Dallas2 Judge Dominique Collins — I was a visitor recently to Judge Dominique Collins' courtroom (Criminal District Court 4) as she conducted her weekly sessions monitoring veterans who have found themselves in situations that require judicial consequences. I was very impressed with how Judge Collins spoke personally with each veteran, using just the right balance of praise and encouragement to follow their programs to have their charges erased — except for one who had violated the trust of those trying to help him. He found himself removed from the program. Since I do not live in Dallas County, I cannot vote for Collins when she comes up for re-election, but I urge anyone who is able to support her. Our country needs more judges like her.Margaret Hamlin, Fort Worth3 Stamp Out Hunger food drive donors and mail carriers in Garland — The 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger was May 11. Thank you to all of our customers for donating. We faced some obstacles this year, most of all the weather, but with your help, Garland was able to collect over 75,000 pounds of food for our local pantries. The National Association of Letter Carriers could not have done it without you. Also a big thank-you to all the mail carriers who volunteered to participate in the food drive this year, from delivering the postcards and bags (where they were available) to picking up all the donated food. Giving back to our community, even though it meant a longer day for most employees, is much appreciated.Marykay Reynolds, Garland, Stamp Out Hunger coordinator for Garland  Continue reading...