On air: Dallas-based global tax services firm is ‘True Blue’ in DFW

Nov. 30, 2011 (Dallas) Ryan, LLC, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America and the seventh largest corporate tax practice in the United States, was recently invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and business owners in […]

Helping Hands Toy Drive to help Rockwall County children

Helping Hands of Rockwall County thanks Victor and Phuong Willis of Willis Jewelers for hosting their annual North/South contest benefiting the nonprofit assistance agency. This year the event kicked off the agency’s annual Toy Drive that serves less fortunate children of Rockwall County. Helping Hands serves children from 0-16 years of age, providing three new toys […]

Dine at Ruby Tuesday at The Harbor, help Rockwall County kids

Enjoy a meal at Ruby Tuesday between 5 and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at The Harbor in Rockwall, and 20 percent of your food purchase will be donated to the annual Rockwall County Helping Hands Toy Drive as part of the restaurant’s Community Give Back Program. Come out to Ruby Tuesday for a fantastic meal and […]

The Colony Playhouse presents ‘Best Christmas Pageant’

The Colony Playhouse presents ‘Best Christmas Pageant’

The Colony Playhouse will present six performances of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18 at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Evening shows will start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday both weekends, with a 3 p.m. matinee both Sundays. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and […]

Top five international vacation destinations in 2011

Top five international vacation destinations in 2011

Aussie Robbert van Bloemendaal of Rowlett shares his latest Tips on Travel Of all the international destinations being booked for the remainder of 2011 by clients of Travel Leaders, one – London, England – has had a big resurgence in popularity. Rising to number three in Travel Leaders’ 2011 Fall Travel Trends Survey, London is […]

Meet Nash, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Nash, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Have you ever had a black shepherd mix like Nash? Anyone who’s had a similar dog can testify that these pets are highly intelligent, very sweet and extremely loving. Frisbee catching dog, exercise partner, children’s companion: Nash is smart enough to fit any role you want to give him. He’s still young, so he has […]

AstroDad’s latest: NASA launches Mars Science Lab

AstroDad’s latest: NASA launches Mars Science Lab

NASA successfully launches Mars probe two weeks after Russian Mars mission fails This past weekend, on Nov. 26, 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Lab (MSL) in a flawless event that propelled the automobile-sized (mini-Cooper) spacecraft on course to the Red Planet, Mars. Named “Curiosity” by sixth grader Clara Ma, who competed in a NASA JPL […]

In-Sync hosts ‘Christmas with the Cats’ night tours

In-Sync hosts ‘Christmas with the Cats’ night tours

(Wylie) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center invites everyone to experience the season in a unique and festive way. Now through Friday, Dec. 23, visitors can experience “Christmas with the Cats” during the sanctuary’s extended hours. “Watching lions, tigers, cheetahs, and other big cats is always a special treat, but now you can also watch […]

Enjoy Holiday Lights at Centennial Park

(Irving) The Holiday Lights at Centennial Park will be on display from dusk to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 through Monday, Dec. 26. Come enjoy a festive arrangement of holiday-themed illuminated exhibits, free for the whole family. The park is located at 444 W.Second St. For more information, call 972-721-2501. To submit your news and […]