(Garland) On the final day before the pools at Hawaiian Falls are drained for the season, the Garland waterpark will welcome man and his best friend to a special Wags & Waves event, benefiting the Metroplex Animal Coalition. About 1,000 human visitors and more than 1,100 dogs of various sizes, shapes and breeds are expected to participate – which makes […]
(Heath) The Heath Department of Public Safety hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11. The program began at 7:46 a.m. central standard time in the Heath Fire Bay, the exact time the first plane hit the first tower in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. […]
(Denton County) The completely restored and fully-furnished Minor-Porter Log House, located at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, offers visitors a sense of what everyday life was like in Denton County in 1870. Take a self-guided tour during the Open House event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Volunteers will also be on hand to guide visitors […]
Join the Dallas Regional Chamber, in partnership with the Greater Irving/Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, as they host the North Texas Small Business Summit and Expo from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd in Irving. This regional event includes a […]
(Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosts a ‘Make a Connection’ networking event from 8 to 9 a.m. every Thursday at Jason’s Deli, 5601 Liberty Grove Road, Suite 100. There is a $3 fee for coffee/juice and a morning snack. You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. Bring plenty of business […]
Enjoy food, fun and networking opportunities during the business after-hours event, sponsored by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. Friday Night Live will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Costco Wholesale, located at 1225 State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Bring business cards and mingle with old friends and colleagues, or connect with new ones. […]
(Rockwall County) The Rockwall County Library is seeking volunteer GED tutors to help from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. English and Social Studies are areas of particular need. Those available to help on both or either of these days should contact the GED coordinator at 972-204-7705 or gbishop@rockwallcountytexas.com. The Rockwall County Library […]
(Rockwall) The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the Helping Hands conference room. As always, pick up a lunch; drinks and desserts will be provided. The program will begin with a five-minute presentation about the Will Graham crusade by John Lowry, Pastor of First Baptist Church-Terrell. There will be prayer time, as well […]
(Wylie East High School) The Wylie East Raiders hosted their first pep rally of the year on Friday, Sept. 9. During the pep rally they had the lights off and did alot of things with glow sticks and glow necklaces. The students really enjoyed the Rally to prep them for the Raiders first home game, […]
(Plano) Fire crews rescued a 61-year-old woman from her burning home Tuesday morning, Sept. 13. The woman was home alone and called 9-1-1 herself, but was unable to give her address or make her way from the home. When the first fire engine from Plano’s Fire Station 12 arrived at the home in the 3800 block […]