Garland Chamber Banquet features motivational keynote speaker Poscente, Garland Symphony Orchestra (GARLAND) January 7, 2013 – Olympian and New York Times best-selling author Vince Poscente will be the guest speaker as the Garland Chamber of Commerce hosts its 81st Annual Banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Place Dallas Garland. Join […]
(January 24, 2013) The 10th Annual Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament benefiting New Beginning Center Women’s Shelter starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Plano Super Bowl. New Beginning Center, located at 218 N. 10th Street in Garland, is a domestic violence nonprofit agency serving Northeast Dallas and Rockwall Counties, fostering an environment of […]
(ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The annual business meeting of the Friday Study Club was held in the home of JoAnn Loftis on January 19. Reading of the by-laws and election of officers were completed. The Friday Study Club is the oldest women’s organization in Rockwall, having been founded in 1919. The first president of the Club […]
(ROWLETT-January 22, 2013)The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission presents its annual Rowlett Writing Contest. All entries are due by Monday, April 29. Entries should be mailed or dropped off to the Rowlett Public Library at 3900 Main Street in Rowlett. Divisions include Youth (grades 1 through 12) and Adult (18 years and older). Categories Short Works […]
(January 22, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently delivered bins and crates overflowing with groceries to Minnie’s Food Pantry. The food items were collected during the company’s Christmas party – a perfect time for giving and something that Inspire Financial employees look forward to doing each year. Minnie’s Food Pantry is one of […]
Application deadline Feb. 4 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The Rockwall Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session of the Citizens Police Academy. Pick up an application at the Rockwall Police Department or submit one online at rockwallpolice.org. The online application is located under the forms and information section of the website. Applications are due […]
(ROCKWALL-January 21, 2013) Trixie is stirring up controversy. Her health chart states that she’s about nine or ten years old. But she has the energy of a two-year-old. Whether it’s going for a walk or playing with other dogs, this adorable little dog is always ready to go. At the end of the day, she […]
(LEWISVILLE-January 15, 2013) Pegasus Theatre returns to Lewisville for another installment in its popular “Living Black and White” mystery plays. “XSR: Die!” will run for five shows Jan. 24-27 in the Performance Hall at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Evening shows will start at 8 p.m. Jan. 24-26, with 3 p.m. matinee shows […]
On stage Feb 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) The cast of Oliver has been hard at work on the stage of Rockwall Community Playhouse this month in preparation for opening night, February 8. Rousing tunes like Oom Pah Pah; Food, Glorious, Food; and Consider Yourself generate boisterous energy, while sentimental favorites like As Long As […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – January 16, 2013) Friends of Rachel at Utley Middle School is sponsored by counselor, Elizabeth Peters. The students are excited to kick of a shoe drive that supports underprivileged children and adults at hospitals, orphanages, and shelters. The group will collect athletic shoes during the months of January and February. The shoe […]