(Rowlett) Join local business leaders, friends and neighbors for the 21st Annual Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, a fundraising celebration benefiting economic development efforts, education initiatives and other Chamber programs for the Rowlett community. Everyone is eligible to participate in the Shotgun Scramble, which begins at noon Thursday, Sept. 22 at Waterview Golf Club, […]
(Rockwall) Rockwall MusicFest will present the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard. This free “End of Summer Concert” will be MusicFest’s ninth year of bringing talented, youthful musicians together with seasoned professionals. Joining the orchestra will be the Dallas Baptist University Chorale. This beautiful group […]
(Lewisville) Sara Hickman, the official State Musician of Texas, will perform Friday, Aug. 19, at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater as part of the inaugural Texas Tunes concert series, presented by the City of Lewisville. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall of the MCL Grand, 100 N. Charles St., […]
(Lewisville) With jaw-dropping contests like the World Tamale-Eating Championship and headliner acts like Pat Green and Josh Abbott Band, Lewisville’s seventh annual Western Days festival will have everyone boot-scootin’ over to Old Town Lewisville Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24. Festival-goers will enjoy Texas country music and live entertainment on three stages, including performances […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick.
(Heath) The City of Heath is one of 16 cities awarded the Scenic City Certification in 2011 by Scenic Texas, an organization dedicated to supporting and recognizing Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces. “Our citizens have always known that Heath is a very special and beautiful community, but […]
(Heath) When Kelly Romack and her fifth grade students at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School were invited to produce a video about storm water pollution for the City of Heath, they put all of their creativity and enthusiasm into the project. Once the research and writing was complete, Amy-Parks dad and professional film producer, Michael Oleksinski, volunteered […]
(Lewisville) The Lewisville Saddle Club, with sponsorship from the City of Lewisville, will present the 47th Annual Labor Day Rodeo Sept. 2-4, starting at 8 p.m. nightly, at the Mill Street Arena, 101 Parkway St. Prices are $8 for adults, $6 for children age 5-11, and free for children under 5. For more information, visit […]
Editor’s Note: If you were there, share your pics! We’ll feature them here. (Wylie) The Wylie East Athletic Booster Club welcomes WEHS students, families and the entire community to Meet the Raiders Night on Friday, Aug. 19 at Wylie Stadium, 2550 W. FM 544 at Country Club Road. The Raiders will scrimmage Keller Timber Creek. Freshman will […]
Irving community members are invited to join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) . Attend the free, two-day training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Irving Police and Fire Training Academy, located at 2603 Esters Road. Participants will be trained to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours following a major […]