Total waterpark value to exceed $10 million. New park to open Spring 2012. Heralding a new era of economic revitalization and a new approach to tourism and family entertainment, business and community leaders joined Hawaiian Falls president David Busch, Waco Mayor Jim Bush and city officials today to celebrate the ground breaking for the new […]
Join the Lake Ray Hubbard Pachyderm Club, an official allied organization of the Republican party, for a luncheon meeting at noon Thursday, Oct. 20 at Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse. Special guests will include State Representative Cindy Burkett, other elected officials and candidates. The cost is $16.50, which includes your choice of 5 entrees, two […]
(Frisco) The Frisco Discovery Center’s One Year Anniversary Celebration happens 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Admission and parking are free all weekend for visitors. Friday night’s complimentary reception takes place in the Gallery, along with live performances by the Frisco Jazz Band, Collin County […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick.
(Wylie) The Roaring Raiders look to continue their dominance on the field when they host the mighty Pirates, as the two teams clash for the towns bragging rights on Friday, Oct.14. The Raiders (2-1) will look to crush the Pirates defensive line with monster running back duo Jabari Anderson and Kevon Mack, who together have […]
(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed New York Life Insurance Agent Dane Pence with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 5. New York Life offers a wide range of life insurance products to choose from, including term life insurance, whole life insurance, and universal life insurance. Dane Pence offices at 414 Pebblecreek Drive […]
(Wylie East High School) Seniors Emily Gardner and Mark Pollard have been named Commended Students for the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who took the PSAT. Seniors Alexander Rosales and Justin Waganhauser have been named as Scholar students for the 2011-12 […]
The Wylie and Wylie East high school AFJROTC will host their annual Veteran’s Day program from 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Wylie Stadium. All Wylie area veterans are invited. The AFJROTC extendS a special invitation to Wylie ISD employees and their relatives that are veterans. AFJROTC instructor Lt. Col. Wayne Wilbanks, Col. Steve […]
“The manager’s job, then, is not to motivate people to get them to achieve; instead, the manager should provide opportunities for people to achieve so they will become motivated.” – Frederick Herzberg Charlie walked over with the teaching clock. “I’ve learned to tell time. Do any time and I can tell you.” Five-year-old Charlie sat […]
2012 event marked by new book by Pulitzer-nominated author In Sarah Bernhardt, Her Films, Her Recordings (Foreword by Kevin Brownlow, Academy Award-winning film historian), Pulitzer-nominated author David W. Menefee of Dallas puts the spotlight on world renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt. Sarah Bernhardt was called the world’s greatest actress. She spoke on one of Edison’s first recordings. […]