How about a woman going to a spa with business partners or colleagues? See what focus groups had to say, and learn more about the joint project between the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Woman University’s Small Business Institute, in collaboration with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and the Metropolitan Black Chamber, that aims […]
(Wylie) Beginning the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 22, Wylie ISD students will be allowed to bring their own Internet-enabled devices to school. This includes laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPod Touches and any device that meets minimum system requirements. The implementation of the MyWyFi program includes all students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students who […]
In Wylie, these chicks sought relief in the swimming pool. Thanks to a forum post at backyardchickens.com, we also tried this tip for helping backyard chickens survive the heat: create a make-shift air conditioner for the coop. Construct the A/C unit out of a light-colored, rectangular, plastic trash can. Lay the trash can on its side, preferably […]
Reading For Adults changes the world, one word at a time…(Rockwall) Registration is underway throughout August for the Rockwall County Library Reading For Adult program. With an anticipated student body of nearly 300 adults, the RFA is planning for another exciting year of community education. The Rockwall County Library RFA program provides free educational support […]
This weekend, my 11-year-old granddaughter, Molly Kate, and I took advantage of some of the tremendous opportunities offered in Rockwall. On Friday night, we were welcomed by The First United Methodist Church to enjoy “The Music Man” – produced, directed, costumed, decorated and acted by their talented youth and adult membership. I was pleased that […]
(Dallas) More than 30,000 Latino/Hispanic consumers and 250 exhibitors are expected to take part in Viva Dallas! Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 and 7, at Dallas Market Hall. Presented by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Viva Dallas!is a business, entertainment and health expo designed for the whole family. There will be a Health and Wellness Pavilion […]
With Dallas under an excessive heat warning through 9 p.m. Thursday, Wal-Mart on Highway 78 in Wylie took extraordinary measures this evening to help conserve energy and keep refrigerated foods cold. At first shoppers weren’t sure what to make of the blue, polyethylene tarps that hung in make-shift fashion over the refrigerated shelves of milk, eggs […]
The Rockwall Animal Adoption Center has a groovy thing going during August. Rockwall Pets is sponsoring the “Summer of Love: 60s Power!” pet adoption promotion. The Rockwall shelter is lowering the adoption fee by $60 for any pet who has spent 60 days or longer at the facility. That means the adoption fee […]
This large, soft, cuddly teddy bear is part of the “Summer of Love: 60s Power!” promotion going on right now at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center. The adoption fee for this quiet, loving, friendly girl has been lowered to only $25. Find out more about Birdie here and get more details about the groovy promotion […]
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