(Garland ISD) October 31, 2012 – Garland ISD’s District Improvement Plan includes five main goals, one of which ensures that every campus provides a safe, healthy, orderly environment. Several GISD schools were recently recognized for doing just that as the Garland Fire Marshal’s Office and GISD Student Services Department issued safety and attendance awards. The […]
(Heath) October 30, 2012 – “Bring on the Merry” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 8 at Heath Salon & Spa, 201 Hubbard Drive, during a Holiday Open House benefiting Women in Need. Women in Need is a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County, assisting in the fight against domestic violence. Women in Need averages […]
Annual competition benefits Student Tuition Aid at TCA (Dallas) October 30, 2012 – Trinity Christian Academy will host its Dr Pepper/Snapple Group Golf + Tennis Tournament on Monday, November 5 at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas. Last year’s tournament raised more than $155,000 in support of TCA’s Student Tuition Aid (STA) program. “TCA is pleased to […]
If you’re planning a holiday season trip to New York City, don’t miss the landmark Radio City Music Hall, which turns 80 years old on December 27. Everything about Radio City Music Hall, the world’s largest indoor theater, is larger than life. The famous marquee extends for a full city block. There are no columns […]
Book early! And plan now for Spring Break! There’s still time to get your holiday shopping done, unless you’re shopping for holiday-season travel. If you haven’t made travel arrangements for Thanksgiving or the end-of-year holidays yet, act fast. And, if you plan to travel for Spring Break 2013, make those reservations now. Travel agency owners, […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 30, 2012 – Reinhardt students and teachers participate in Red Ribbon Week to stand up against drugs. The school’s theme for the week is “We have a dream at Reinhardt Elementary to be drug free for eternity.” Kindergarten teachers Melanie Weir, Kelly Sellers, Stephanie Kirk and Autum Quinton wore their pajamas, reinforcing […]
(Grapevine) October 30, 2012 – Author Timothy Penland returns to Grapevine to sign copies of his books at Merry’s Christmas and Clowns, located on Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine. The book signing event will take place on Thursday, November 8 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Penland is the author of the “Night Before” […]
(Rockwall) October 29, 2012 – On Sunday, November 4, the Coventry Signing Stars will be a part of the 11 a.m. worship service at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Coventry is a day program that offers life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The group will perform two songs in sign language […]
October 29, 2012 – The ghosts and goblins of Halloween must be near, because poor little Maddie is scared to death. This timid little rat terrier cowers in the back of her kennel whenever someone – or something – approaches. She’ll feel much better once she realizes you’re not a skeleton or a monster, but […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 29, 2012 – Mayor David Sweet and Athletic Director Scott Smith spoke to the fathers of Nebbie Williams Elementary students during Nebbie’s “Dads Rock” event hosted by the PTA on October 3. Coach Smith gave an inspirational speech about coaching your child to great character. He encouraged fathers to stay active in their children’s lives […]