10th anniversary events to unite police, fire, pilots, flight crews with public Lowering of the Flag WARR 10K Race, WARR 5K Race One Mile Remembrance Run and Dog Walk Showing of “United Flight 93” and “The Guys” Memorial Program (Grapevine) Sept. 11, 2001 is among the most significant and the most tragic of dates in modern United States […]
(Plano) For the first time in more than two years, Blaze of Glory, the Bon Jovi Experience, will perform live for fans in the Collin County area. See the Dallas-based Bon Jovi tribute band beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Sambuca 360, at The Shops at Legacy, 7200 Bishop Road in Plano. Come […]
[Dallas Business Journal] (Plano) Former Dallas Cowboys player and Fox television football analyst Daryl “Moose” Johnston is planning to open a new deli concept in Plano. Johnston is a co-owner of Smiling Moose Deli, with Ronnie Davis, owner of Playmaker Marketing and a 20-year sports executive with the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers and Stars. The Colorado-based […]
As promised, here’s a snippet (well, a full five minutes) of our backstage conversation with Atlantic recording artist and American Idol finalist Jason Castro. This footage was shot after Jason performed for well over an hour at Firewheel Town Center in Garland, where the Rowlett Exchange Club presented its second annual QueFest. The two-day charity […]
(Garland/Rowlett) The grounds at Firewheel Town Center were filled to near capacity as Jason Castro took the stage Sunday evening for the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration – a two-day charity fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit organization’s child abuse prevention efforts. Last year, QueFest 2010 fell victim to a devastating summer storm, but not […]
On the ten-year anniversary of 9-11, who should we fear? By Patti Richter (This article is a shorter version of a feature story published recently by The Beacon in San Antonio) We had reason to be afraid; enemies were among us. They hated our freedom and our influence in the world. And they hated us […]
(Richardson) Dylan (Deuce #2, center) Redig exits the ice after the Bantam Dallas Oilers, coached by Dan Hurtubise, grabs an 8-0 victory over the Oklahoma Oil Kings during the Oilers’ second game of the Texas Shootout Tournament at the Ice Training Center in Richardson Sunday. The Bantam Oilers also won their first game of this […]
Hank is simply stunning. He has one of the most beautiful coats imaginable. Sure, he may need a little obedience training. But this intelligent boy picks up anything in a hurry. He’ll be part of the Adopt-a-Bull adoption event this Saturday presented by Rockwall Pets and Dog Star Pit Bull Rescue. Meet great dogs like […]
Think local, buy local (Rowlett) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out its 2011-12 “Shop Rowlett Now” program, which offers consumers special discounts at retail stores, restaurants and other businesses in Rowlett. The 2011-12 “Shop Rowlett Now” discounts began Sept. 1. Pick up a discount card for $10 at the Rowlett Chamber office, located at 3910 Main […]
(Irving) More than 1,000 pink and blue balloons will be released as Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death, or MEND, hosts its 15th annual Walk to Remember at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Calvary Church, 4401 N. Highway 161 (Walnut Hill and Highway 161) in Irving. The event is open to any family that has lost […]