Most dogs aren’t as gentle and mild-mannered as Penny. But you have to earn her trust first…for good reason. She was brought to Rockwall Pets in terrible condition. She had a fractured pelvis and both her rear legs were broken in two places. After all she’s been through, she’s more than a little timid. But […]
June 15, 2012- Hawaiian Falls is inviting all Dads to come play with the family on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, at any of its five Texas waterparks. Dad will get in free with the purchase of one regular priced $24.99 Big Kahuna Ticket and a “Fantastic Father’s Day” coupon, which can be downloaded at […]
June 15, 2012 – It’s going to be a knock out! The parade and grand opening festivities for the new White Rock Hills Branch Library takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9150 Ferguson Road between Buckner and Lakeland. Come to the library to hear storytellers, see art demonstrations, […]
(Rockwall) June 15, 2012 – Swim lessons run year round at the the Rockwall Family YMCA, but there are so many more options in the summer! There are two week sessions that run in the mornings and afternoons starting as early as 9 am and running as late as 2:10 pm. They also have evening classes […]
June 15, 2012 – The City of Heath is a community of great progress, and great promise. We are at the threshold of some major developments in our City, and serving as your Mayor at this time is both an honor and privilege that I take very seriously. While there are many things that we can […]
Our children are inundated with demands from the adults in their lives. At times all those words may sound like a never-ending torrent. I’m reminded of a YouTube video that made the rounds a couple years ago of The Mom Song, three minutes of commands sung to the William Tell Overture. What an exhausting way […]
“You throw that ball and you’re grounded for a month.” “You talk back one more time and I’ll give your bicycle away.” “You don’t eat your peas, you won’t be able to have dessert.” The traps we can fall into as we work with children. In our efforts to have our children change their behavior, […]
Oh, what challenges we have as parents trying to find the right fit for our parenting style. If we come down too strong on an issue, we think perhaps our need for control is bubbling over. If we ignore a problem or allow bad behavior to get its way, maybe we’ve given our power away. […]
(Rowlett) June 14, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Palio’s Pizza Café with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7. Palio’s Pizza Cafe has a brand new look and has recently re-opened under new ownership. From homemade salads and subs to gourmet pizza’s and pastas, they are sure to have something […]
W.E.B. donation to help United States Army Staff Sergeant, Travis Mills, quadruple amputee (Frisco) June 14, 2012 – Women Enhancing Business, a division of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, regularly offers members participation in community giving opportunities. The organization’s recent Women’s Business expo focused on highlighting vendors and women owned businesses; it was yet another […]