There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.—Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949 A visit to a toy store in a California beach town uncovered a new product, a mud pie […]
Keep Lewisville Beautiful recently awarded the Lewisville Lions Club a $500 Adult Beautification grant for an outdoor beautification and community improvement project planting native trees and crepe myrtles in the northeast corner of Central Park, in partnership with Lewisville Parks and Leisure Services. “We are excited to be able to provide the Lions Club funds […]
City officially part of film-friendly Texas certified communities Frisco’s addition to the list of Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities means the city has a message for motion picture, television, music videos, and digital media productions. The picturesque streets, historic landmarks, high quality suburban and rustic charm, unique downtown district, shopping centers, art and sculptures, hotels, […]
The Dallas-based franchise, Yumilicious, unveiled Maple Bacon Donut yogurt at the new Sundance Square location on Nov. 18. Grand opening festivities included free yogurt from 5 to 9 p.m., raffle prizes including an iPad 2, Free Yogurt for 1 Year, gift cards and more. The Nationally Acclaimed TCU Showgirls made a guest appearance with Dj Tek-Neek spinning […]
(Garland) On Veteran’s Day, the Garland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will host a plaque dedication ceremony to honor 31 Garland residents who were killed in action during World War II. The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at the Veteran’s Tribute Garden on the grounds of the Senior Activity Center, 600 West Avenue […]
Fundraiser benefits childhood cancer research in memory of 8-year-old Frisco boy More than 100 supporters turned out Oct. 29 at Lone Star Ranch in Frisco for the TeamConnor Relay, which was run continuously from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants were encouraged to “run, walk, bike or hop” for at least one five-mile leg of […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. for Elite Print Management, located at 208 W. Rusk St., Suite B in Rockwall. Elite Print Management celebrated its grand opening and a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Royse City Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 9. If you missed that one, join […]
Join the Lake Pointe Breast Cancer Support Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Lake Pointe Cancer Center, 7501 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 120, in Rowlett. Lake Pointe Breast Cancer Support Group is for all breast cancer survivors, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. They provide information, resources, emotional support, healthy tips, guest […]
(Dallas) Nov. 9, 2011 – Staib Wealth Management, located at 17304 Preston Road, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75252, was recently invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are “doing business right.” Scott Sams, morning show host […]
(Plano) Join the City of Plano and Elliott’s Hardware for a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop. Participants will learn simple techniques to save money and make their home more energy efficient. Plano residents will receive an energy Efficiency Tool Kit (one per household). Non-residents are welcome to attend this educational program, but will not receive a toolkit. […]