Join Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area trail guides as they lead a moonlit stroll down the Redbud Trail on Friday, Feb. 3. The hike will start at 6 p.m., and end by 8 p.m. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. No flashlights are necessary, and hikers ages […]
Americans are ready for more adventurous travel that takes them further from home than in recent years, according to a just-released Travel Trends Survey by Travel Leaders. Eleven of the top 20 international destinations – up from nine last year – are in Europe, Asia andAustralia. “We are very encouraged to see the rise in […]
Most travelers have no plans to cut back on their vacations in the new year, according to a 2012 Travel Trends Survey released by Travel Leaders. More than 91 percent of Travel Leaders owners, managers and frontline travel experts throughout the U.S.said that their clients plan to spend as much or more on vacation travel […]
‘First a Reader, then a Leader’ In a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Mayor David Sweet presented Barbara Allan, Chairman of Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, with a proclamation declaring Jan. 26 “National Mentoring Day.” The proclamation encouraged all citizens to applaud Rockwall Rotarians, the Rockwall ISD and community-wide mentors who graciously give of their […]
Fathers, grandfathers and uncles are invited to treat their little sweetheart to an evening of dinner and dancing Saturday, Feb. 4 at The Atrium at Granville Arts Center, 330 N. Fifth St. in Garland. The daddy/daughter dance event, sponsored by Garland Parks and Recreation, Garland Power and Light, and Sweet and Sassy, will be from 5 […]
Wylie Mayor Eric Hogue will deliver his annual State of the City Address during a special Wylie Chamber of Commerce luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at First Baptist Church Events Center, 200 N. Ballard Ave. in Wylie. For more information, visit the Wylie Chamber website. To submit your news and […]
In celebration of the American Heart Association‘s National Wear Red Day (Friday, Feb. 3) the United Methodist Women of Lovers Lane will present the Go Red for Women Fashion Show. Take action for women’s heart health by wearing something red and joining them to learn more about healthier lifestyle choices. Heart disease kills more women than […]
(Wylie ISD) The faculty and PTA Board of Hartman Elementary will host the 10th Annual Michael Tetreault Memorial Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the cafeteria of Hartman Elementary in Wylie. All proceeds from the dinner will go to a scholarship fund that has been established in Michael’s name. […]
Wylie ISD will hold a Secondary Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 24, for pre-qualified candidates. Applicants may register for the fair by going to the Wylie ISD Human Resources page. If confirmed, they are to report to Wylie East High School at their assigned interview time. For more information on available positions and qualifications,contact […]
Rowlett Animal Shelter has lowered adoption fees to $25 for several pets. There are seven cats and two dogs with this reduced rate, including Nibbles, the VIP Cat for January. Nibbles, Mae, Ebony, Dusty, Murphy, Sami and Abby have been neutered or spayed by Dr. David Shirley in order to help them find homes. They […]