“Forever Plaid,” the musical, is enjoying a three-week run in the Black Box at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. The show is presented by Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre. Remaining evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-23. Tickets are $25 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. Tickets can be purchased online […]
A book release and signing party drew several friends, followers and poetry fans to Garland recently to celebrate the release of a new book by poet and life coach Flo Bowen. Bowen’s new book of poetry, “Feed your Soul” is available at Amazon.com, and includes 50 poems written to replenish and soothe hurting hearts. ” These words will fill you […]
Ticketholders may also join Alseep at the Wheel and cast for New Year’s Eve party (Richardson) For more than 40 years, Asleep at the Wheel front man Ray Benson has been showcasing his brand of Western Swing, has racked up nine Grammy-awards, was named both Texan of the Year and the recipient of the Texas […]
Buying or selling can be a stressful and emotional process. As a full-time realtor, Debbie Adams makes the process a smooth transaction. Her passion is providing excellent customer service for her clients. The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Coldwell Banker Apex Realtor Debbie Adams on Dec. 8. “If you are a first-time home buyer, investor, or seller, I’m […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 13 for Insured Wealth Management , located at 6800 Heritage Parkway, Suite 203 in Rockwall. Owner Mark Helfrich explains that for many, tomorrow’s financial picture has become increasingly unclear, due to volatility in the stock market, the recent housing collapse, ever-rising health care costs, government […]
Drivers, start your engines! Experience life in the fast lane Pole Position Raceway will bring Formula 1 style go karting to 50,000 square feet inside the Frisco Commerce Center at 10550 John W. Elliott Drive, with a grand opening date set for Monday, Dec. 19. Pole Position Raceway means no more waiting outside in the Texas […]
Hawaiian Falls plays Santa Coming off a record-breaking 2011 season, Hawaiian Falls unveiled plans for $6.3 million in expansions at its Roanoke, Garland, The Colony and Mansfield waterparks. The growth has already created 10 new permanent positions and will generate more than 50 seasonal jobs at its four North Texas waterparks. All of this growth […]
Your Friday Funny Christmas Two-fer by Forney artist Donald Frederick.
Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity recently announced changes in its all-volunteer board. President Wendy Buford reported that “while we will be sorry to lose Construction Director, Greg Caffarel, Family Selection Director Jim Burzinski, Treasurer Scott Christensen, Architectural Director Bob Shaw, and Secretary Mary Alice Caffarel, we are grateful for their years of service without which we would […]
(Rockwall County) Sheri Fowler, program chair for the Rockwall County Historical Foundation, presented a local artifact known as a “serpent head” to guests attending the RCHF’S recent Brown Bag Lecture Series. The encore presentation of “Rock Wall Revisted – Myth or Mystery,” held at Rockwall’s Historic Downtown Courthouse on Dec. 9, offered updated information about […]