(Wylie East High School) This year upperclassmen have earned new privileges during EAST time at the end of the day. Ninth and tenth graders are assigned to a seventh period homeroom, except students involved in cheer, drill team, and girls athletics. Ninth graders will participate in an enrichment program on Tuesdays and Thursdays led by […]
(Wylie) The 2011-12 Wylie East Sapphires are under the direction of Cortney Davis, assisted by Brittany Miller. Captain is senior Jessica Farrias. Lieutenants are senior Lauren Snow, senior Lindsee Wharton, senior Jesslynn Grigsby, and junior Chandler Cobb. Social officers are senior Amber Daniel, senior Bayleigh Wacasey, junior Delaney Freeman, junior Madison Wharton, junior Ashlynn Kaplan, junior […]
Your gallbladder is a small sac located in the upper-right part of your abdomen just under the liver. It stores a digestive fluid called bile from your liver and releases it into your small intestine. You can develop gallstones when bile in the gallbladder hardens into stone-like material. These stones can range in size from […]
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith will sign copies of his new book, “Game On: Find Your Purpose – Pursue Your Dream” at nine North Texas locations in September. Smith’s book will be released Sept. 6, the same day that his media tour kicks off with an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning […]
(Garland) Local author Anne Mateer will launch her new book, “Wings of a Dream,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at Barnes and Noble at Firewheel Towne Center, 190 Cedar Sage Drive in Garland. To learn more, call 972-496-2000. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
(Rockwall) Fox 4 News’ Heather Hays will host the 2nd Annual In the Pink Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Hilton Bella Harbor, 2055 Summer Lee Drive, on Lake Ray Hubbard. The event will benefit community outreach, education, and enhanced coverage for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the […]
Innovative ministry wraps up the summer with a fun day at Garland waterpark and collects school supplies for area kids. (Garland) More than 1,200 people turned out for the I Am Second Back-to-School party at Hawaiian Falls Garland on Aug. 18. Guests donated school supplies to benefit local kids. The worship band from Stillwater Community […]
(Lewisville) People are not the only ones who like to take a refreshing dip in the pool. Dog-lovers are invited to bring their darling canines to Sun Valley Aquatic Center for a morning full of four-legged fun during Doggie Dive-In from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10. Contests include Best Costume, Best Trick, Longest Jump […]
(Lewisville/ Flower Mound) Teen Court will host a volunteer training session from 8:30 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main St. Lunch will be provided along with door prizes for attendance and participation. Youth also can earn community service hours for attending the training. Youth ages 13-17 […]
(Lewisville) Lewisville Emergency Management Division will host a free Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Lewisville Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway. Scouts will complete the majority of the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge requirements during this session. Some “at-home” work such as family disaster plans, […]