(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wanda dares Blue Ribbon News readers to gaze into her eyes. She has a certain way of looking at you with those sad eyes. This little dog is so cute, but you have to see her to get the full effect. Your heart will melt when Wanda turns on the charm. She’s a little timid […]
Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity will begin construction on a new home on Ross Street on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Christian housing ministry, which relies on private donations and volunteer labor to build homes for families who might not otherwise afford one, is seeking help from groups interested in providing lunch for its volunteer workforce. If your group or […]
Wylie ISD contributed more than 50,000 food items to the Wylie Christian Care Center this Thanksgiving. The AFJROTC cadets at Wylie High and Wylie East collected the items from all 19 campuses and the transportation center on November 16 and 17, and delivered them to the care center’s new warehouse located on Ballard Street. Representing […]
(Frisco) Texas State Senator Jane Nelson will address the Frisco Area Republican Women from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 during the group’s 2012 kick-off luncheon at Isabella’s Italian Restaurant in Frisco. The event is open to the public. Senator Nelson’s keynote speech will provide an update on redistricting and other significant issues […]
Frisco’s Christmas in the Square’s holiday lights display, located at Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, will continue through Sunday, Jan. 8 to welcome the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game that will be played at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Jan. 7 and broadcast via ESPN2. The game will be played at the 23,500-seat Pizza Hut Park […]