(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 […]
(Irving) The Irving community is invited to a free Disability Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Lively Pointe Youth Center, located at 909 N. O’Connor Road. The expo will showcase government services as well as products from companies designed to assist people with disabilities. To learn more, call 972-721-2501. To submit […]
(Rowlett) The deadline is fast approaching to turn in applications for Leadership Rowlett Class XXI. Anyone living or working in the City of Rowlett is eligible for the education program, with classes set to begin in late September and meeting at least once a month through May. The makeup of each Leadership Class is considered to […]
Non-Fiction Book Review by Patti Richter When Someone You Love No Longer Remembers Written by Cecil Murphey Illustrations by Michal Sparks It’s too late to give my friend the beautiful book I just read by well-known author Cecil Murphey. The illustrated gift book is intended to encourage caregivers, friends and family members of those whose […]