August 14, 2012 – In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center will host a B-I-N-G-O fundraising event beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 25 at the Hyatt Regency North Dallas/Richardson. A total of eight B-I-N-G-O games will be played, with one prize awarded for each game (unless there are multiple winners). Food and drinks, including […]
August 14, 2012 – Capital One Bank announced it closed a seven-year $9.2 million Revolving Credit Facility for Hawaiian Falls Waterparks, which is owned by Horizon Family Holdings, LLC. Proceeds of the facility were used to refinance existing debt and complete construction of a new water park in Waco, Texas. “This credit facility is an […]
(Rockwall) August 14, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon for Marcie Florance Photography. Visit Marcie Florance Photography on Facebook or call Marcie at 214-773-1011. Ribbon cutting photo submitted by Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. To submit your good news, events and business […]
(Rockwall) August 14, 2012 – The City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department presents Family Fun Fridays. Activities and games begin at 6 p.m. followed by a feature film at dusk. Sept 7: Northshore Sept. 14: Fox Chase Sept 21: Hickory Ridge Sept 28: Myers Park To submit your good news and events, email . […]
At a neighborhood coffee, Cheryl announced that she had stopped eating sugar. Several women gasped at the thought. “But that’s so limiting,” said one. Cheryl smiled and said, “Actually I find the limitation is quite freeing. I don’t worry any more whether I should eat something or not. Drawing the line at no sugar has […]
“Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment,” read the sign in the gift shop. The sign reminded me of what I’ve learned about errors: since mistakes are at the forefront of learning, it is best if we can be friendly with error and welcome mistakes for the learning opportunities that they […]
Summer nights right before the news there was a public service announcement: It’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are? What I’d like to hear today is this: Do you know who your children are? When parents or grandparents contact me asking for advice about how to handle a child who is being […]
August 14, 2012 – Establishing routines with our children is an effective and powerful way to set boundaries. Setting limits helps our children feel safe, and allows them the freedom to focus on skill building and learning. Our routines, though, may have unintended consequences. If we spend the morning reminding, organizing and coercing our children […]
CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNT COUPON (Rockwall) August 16, 2012 – With the start of a busy school year underway, it’s the perfect time to take a break from cooking and bring the family to Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor. You’ll experience authentic Cajun cuisine and a warm welcome from the restaurant’s owners, Mike McRae and Gabe […]
Tournament benefits Chamber’s efforts in maintaining a viable economy through friendly competition on the fairway (Garland) August 14, 2012 – The Garland Chamber of Commerce will host its 28th Annual Partnership Golf Tournament at Firewheel Golf Park on Sept. 14, 2012. The Chamber, together with this year’s title sponsors Plastipak Packaging, Inc. and Garland Power […]