The Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, will host a series of free Youth Library Skills classes. Homeschoolers and any students interested in learning more may attend any or all of these 90-minute educational classes. Class size is limited so register early by emailing damiller@rockwallcountytexas.com. Provide the names and ages of the […]
(Frisco) The Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run will welcome more than 8,000 runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators to Frisco Square at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The run was established in memory of Fire Chief Gary Burns who passed away in 1999. Proceeds will benefit the Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. For the fifth consecutive […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes Firehouse Subs, located at 3701 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 101 in Rowlett, as its Business of the Month for September. Chamber Ambassador Chair Pam Minatrea presented Firehouse Subs owner Ken Lee and his wife, Terri, with a special plaque on Sept. 13. Stop by to get your fill of delicious […]
This six-month-old young lady is pure sweetness. Yes, she’s still a puppy so she likes to romp and play. But you won’t believe how tender and loving Sandy can be. She’s intelligent and beautiful as well. It’s obvious she’s already growing up to be an exceptional dog. Get more information about Sandy at adoptapet.com/pet6239820.html. You […]
Our Texas porches want pumpkins in autumn, temperatures notwithstanding. There might not be color in the trees yet, so we depend on pumpkins and chrysanthemums. I’ll set my favorite yellow and deep orange mums atop a weathered bench on the front porch and add a few pumpkins to accentuate their glory. I’m only a fair-weather […]
And the dream continues… (Rockwall) The late Pat Grady, founder of Lakeside Chevrolet, former Rockwall ISD School Board member and YMCA Horned Frogs football team coach, firmly believed that the combination of community, athletics and academics would give students a firm basis for life after high school. To carry out that belief, his wife Carol […]
(Lewisville) Sept. 24, 2011 – Tim “Eater X” Janus captured the World Tamale Eating Championship in Lewisville Sept. 24 for the fourth time in the event’s seven-year history, downing 67 tamales in 12 minutes to successfully defend his 2010 title. Janus, ranked third in the world by Major League Eating, also won the Lewisville event in […]
‘Sex has a price tag’ (Mesquite) Mimosa Lane Baptist Church, 1233 N. Beltline Road in Mesquite, will host a Youth Abstinence Rally with presenter Pam Stenzel, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Atlantic recording artist and American Idol finalist Jason Castro will provide the musical backdrop for this event. Stenzel’s passion for […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick.
Every dog has his day. Or at least every dog at Wags & Waves Sept. 17 at Hawaiian Falls Garland had it made in the shade. For the third consecutive year, the Metroplex Animal Coalition held the World’s Largest Doggie Pool Party at the popular waterpark. And it was hard to tell who was having […]