Free ‘Danny Russo’ seminar for women at Royse City Fitness

Take advantage of the free seminar that helps women become stronger, firmer, healthier, happier, while losing fat and looking good. The event features master trainer and nutritionist Danny Russo, leading researcher in women’s fitness, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Royse City Fitness. For reservations, call 972-635-2900. To submit your stories, news and events for […]

Wylie ISD to recognize Board Members

January is School Board Recognition Month (Wylie ISD) January is School Board Recognition Month and Wylie ISD is taking this opportunity to thank these local leaders for devoting time to support public education and serve our local schools. Texans benefit every day from the tireless work and countless hours dedicated by a group of more […]

MCL Grand celebrates anniversary with Mama’s Party, ‘Our Town’ opening

Event features Visual Art League reception, ‘Mama’ Amy Stevenson, and top North Texas performers Talented performers from across North Texas will converge on the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater on Saturday, Jan. 14, to help celebrate the facility’s first anniversary. The event includes the opening reception for “Our Town,” a new gallery exhibit by […]

Irving moves to Stage 3 water restrictions Jan. 1

The City of Irving has implemented Stage 3 water restrictions as part of the city’s drought contingency plan. The new restrictions, which became effective Jan. 1, permit Irving water customers to irrigate once per week on designated days according to the street number address. Residential watering: Even-numbered addresses may water on Saturday only Odd-numbered addresses […]

Nominations being accepted for Spirited Youth Award

(Irving) Nominations are being accepted for Irving’s Spirited Youth Award, which recognizes local youth for character and excellence in community service. All applications submitted by the end of each quarter will be considered for the award. Winners will be notified by phone or email. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 during the […]

Library features free exhibit, reception with Irving Art Association

(Irving) The West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road, is featuring a special exhibit from the Irving Art Association through March. The exhibit includes paintings, prints, photography, crafts, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, artist trading cards, Manga and  Zentangle from local artists. Residents can meet some of the artists and see demonstrations of art techniques at a […]

Certified petition places sale of beer, wine on ballot in Heath

(Heath) A petition for an election to bring to the voters of Heath the question as to whether “the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only” shall be legalized was submitted to the City Secretary’s Office on December 29, 2011. The petition was certified by the City Secretary’s Office as having the required number […]

Five resolutions that strengthen your life, your community

Five resolutions that strengthen your life, your community

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. Following are five New Year’s Resolutions […]

Patient returns to Lake Pointe with message of hope

Patient returns to Lake Pointe with message of hope

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful, especially when you or a loved one spend Christmas in the hospital. In 2002,  Ashley Willis not only spent Christmas in the Intensive Care Unit of Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, but it was also her 16th birthday. Every year since, Ashley has returned […]

‘Frequency of Death’ in living black-and-white

‘Frequency of Death’ in living black-and-white

Trade-secret makeup, special lighting, stylized acting combine to bring 1940’s B&W movies to life (Lewisville) Pegasus Theatre will present a new production of “The Frequency of Death,” a comedy murder-mystery presented in “Living Black & White,” Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 26-29, in the Black Box at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Evening shows […]