Day by Day / Chocolate Cake
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick. Learn more about the artist behind the comic strip in our Blue Ribbon News “Good People” profile on Donald Frederick.
Twelve honored as Employees of the Year from area hospitals
Former Dallas Cowboy Drew Pearson speaks on “Healthcare Champions Among Us” Lake Pointe Medical Center employee, Jackie Clifton, RN, among the 12 winners A salute to the North Texas hospital workforce, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation’s (DFWHC Foundation) Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon celebrated its 16th year April 19 with the announcement of the […]
81-year-old Allen man celebrates 60 years with same company
Good People: Jack McGrael Financial representative services more than 350 active clients at Northwestern Mutual In this age when people seem to have little loyalty to the company for which they work, and companies seem more focused on the bottom line than building relationships, it is extremely rare to find someone who has worked for […]
Trinity Christian Academy earns Environmental Stewardship Award
(Dallas) April 25, 2012 – Trinity Christian Academy, an independent coeducational school in Addison which offers a demanding, college preparatory curriculum for its students, was presented with The Award for Energy Stewardship from Energy Education on April 19. The Award for Energy Stewardship recognizes an organization’s efforts to implement an innovative organizational behavior-based energy conservation and […]
Focus on fitness: think positive, plan, get support
Do you ever feel like you need some assistance to reach your goals? Following are some tips that can help you: First, what is it you want to accomplish? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to add muscle? Do you want to reduce your blood pressure or relieve stress? What I find […]
Congressman Hall to receive US Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award
(Rockwall) Congressman Ralph Hall will receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Partners Breakfast, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3 at Saltgrass Steakhouse. The award is given to members of Congress for their pro-business positions and commitment to economic growth. Over the many years of […]
Honoring volunteers at Lake Pointe Health Network
Applications for student volunteers being accepted Thursday, April 19 was a day of celebration for the many volunteers who give of their time to the various units and departments of the Lake Pointe Health Network. The volunteers were honored by the staff at a delicious breakfast catered by hospital chef, Nathan Long, and each received […]
Rowlett Chamber names Kyoto’s as Business of the Month
(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was pleased to honor Kyoto Japanese Steak House as Business of the Month for April 2012. Owner/President Tom Mach accepted the award from Chamber Ambassador Chair Pam Minatrea. Kyoto Japanese Steak House has been providing Rowlett with their first class sushi bar and hibachi grill from their Asian kitchen. At […]
Real Men Care event to honor local animal advocates
Muscle car-themed event includes special guests Dallas DA Craig Watkins, and former Texas Ranger pitcher Jose Guzman Dallas Animal Advocates and the Metroplex Animal Coalition present the second annual Real Men Care event celebrating men of character, commitment to and compassion for animals. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 6 […]
Sachse HS Band hosts Thunder Car Show Saturday
(Sachse) Sachse High School Band will host its annual Thunder Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the high school, 3901 Miles Road in Sachse, 75048. Come out and enjoy great cars, great food and great shopping while supporting the Sachse High School Band. For more information, visit thundercarshow.org. To […]