New Miss Texas Jr. Teen supports In-Sync Exotics

(Wylie) July 25, 2012 – Shelby Feil and her family have been regular visitors to In-Sync Exotics in Wylie for some time. They’ve seen the differences the wildlife sanctuary has made in the lives of exotic cats and have always wanted to help. Now, they have the perfect opportunity…on July 9, 15-year-old Shelby Feil was […]

Garage sale at Wylie UMC to benefit Sophie May Sewell

(Wylie) July 23, 2012 – There will be a garage sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 in the parking lot of Wylie United Methodist Church, 1401 FM 1387 in Wylie, benefiting 20-month-old Sophie May Sewell. Sophie May is the daughter of Whitney Sewell, a kindergarten teacher at Tibbals Elementary. Sophie was […]

Donation drive underway benefiting Frisco Family Services Center

Food collection boxes in various Frisco Square locations through July 31 (Frisco) July 17, 2012 – Frisco Square announces the Frisco Family Services Donation Drive Event now through July 31, 2012.  Last week, Frisco Family Services Center placed an urgent call for help in collecting items for their Food Pantry. Frisco Square hosted a donation drive […]

Free Garden Secrets class covers composting

(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful will present a free Garden Secrets class from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at the Lewisville Memorial Park Recreation Center, 1950-B South Valley Parkway. This informative class on “Composting” is the perfect class for learning all about the composting process. Backyard composting plays a crucial […]

Saying goodbye, for a cause

Saying goodbye, for a cause

(Rockwall) July 16, 2012 – Biddie Hampton, long time Rockwall community volunteer, along with her husband, Dan, will be moving to Colorado at the end of the month, so in order for some friends to have a send-off breakfast before she packs up the last box, a plan (for a cause) was made. The group gathered […]

Soroptimists have long history of supporting Helping Hands, aiding area women

(Rockwall) July 13, 2012 – Soroptimist of Rockwall has been a longtime supporter of the efforts of Rockwall County Helping Hands to assist with the health needs of women in the Rockwall community since its inception more than 28 years ago. When the need arose for an expensive piece of equipment to help with sexual assault examinations, Soroptimist provided […]

Low-interest home energy funds: Welcome home to lower energy bills

(Plano) July 13, 2012 – If utility bills are out of control and the summer heat seems to burn money every month, then the $mart Energy Loan (SEL) Program is an option to soothe your budget and your lifestyle. Make home energyefficient upgrades at interest rates which are below current market rates to reduce home energy […]