Carrolton, Dallas, Plano and Frisco residents recognized for outstanding academic performance (Dallas) October 16, 2012 – Twelve seniors at Trinity Christian Academy have received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement on the PSAT. Commended students comprise nearly 60 percent of the 50,000 students who achieve the […]
(Wylie) – October 19, 2012 will mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio where 49 exotic animals lost their lives. This massacre was not due to wanton killing by authorities; it was due to irresponsible ownership of exotic animals. In-Sync Exotics wants to ensure that these animals did not die in vain. […]
Pie eating contest, children’s pageant, truck pull, FunRun and more! (Royse City) October 5, 2012 – The Royse City Chamber of Commerce will present its 23 annual Funfest beginning Saturday, October 20 in downtown Royse City. EVENT SCHEDULE 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ~ Annual Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast at First United Methodist Church 8 […]
(Rockwall) October 15, 2012 – The Fifth Annual Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run will be held Saturday, November 10 at Rockwall Family YMCA, located at 1210 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall. The event is in memory of Christian Corneau, son of Michelle and Max Corneau of Rockwall. The day will begin with a […]
(Rowlett) October 15, 2012 – The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAs) would like to invite you to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. The shelter is full and we are in desperate need to find home for these precious pets. Save a life and gain a new […]
October 15, 2012 – Have you been scouting for the perfect dog? One that’s friendly, intelligent and oh-so-handsome? Scout is here to put an end to your search. He’s only about a year old, so he still has a lot of playful energy. A walk around the neighborhood or a vigorous play session in the yard […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Walk to School Friday celebrated Hartman’s Healthy School Zone Award. The activity was planned to encourage students to do something good for their body and the environment. Pictured: Manuela Scott, parent, Coach Trowbridge, P.E. teacher at Hartman, and students Emma Scott, Ethan Mills, Ty Willingham and Luke CdeBaca stop for […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s art students recently created flowers using recycled water bottles. The flowers were inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly, who currently has an exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. Pictured are Denise Hoover’s 5th grade students. Thanks to Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary, for sharing this photo. To submit your […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s ECO Club kids recently collected recyclable store bags that would otherwise have been thrown away at home. The giant sacks were taken to a local recycling station to be made into more plastic products. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian at Springer Elementary. Photo by Julie Byrnes. To […]
(Rockwall) October 15, 2012 – The 9th Annual Rockwall Fire Department Open House drew more than 2,500 people to Fire Station #2 that came to meet firefighters, view demonstrations and learn more about fire prevention in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. Twelve hundred slices of pizza and 500 cupcakes were served for lunch at the […]