After surviving one of life’s greatest trials, Frisco mom Joy Cruse spreads message of hope

After surviving one of life’s greatest trials, Frisco mom Joy Cruse spreads message of hope

Joy Cruse pens “Hope Transformed” to help raise awareness of the dire need for childhood cancer research funding Joy Cruse is a mom with a mission. She is determined that her son Connor’s death from cancer is not in vain. And she’s committed to keeping her vow to Connor that she’d do everything she could […]

Royse City recognizes May’s Yard of the Month

(Royse City) May 5, 2012 – Congratulations to Wanda Nelson at 1116 Walnut Street in Royse City for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the […]

Cotton crop planted at historical museum

(Rockwall) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall County Historical Foundation had a very successful cotton planting session this week. President Carolyn Francisco, Neil and Ella Turner, and Jan Self planted 10 rows, with the help of measuring sticks that Neil created, with which to measure how deep (one inch) and how far apart (8 inches) to plant […]

Bobcat roaming Plano neighborhood now has place to call home

Bobcat roaming Plano neighborhood now has place to call home

(Wylie) May 3, 2012 – It’s happened once again. A bobcat that was previously kept as a pet is now calling In-Sync Exotics his forever home. Right now, we’re calling it a “him,” and we’re pretty sure we’re right, but there’s still a small chance it’s a “her.” Last week, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and […]

Baby Fair at Lake Pointe Medical Center

Join Lake Pointe Medical Center at its first annual Baby Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19. There will be physician office informational booths and a dietician available to answer questions about pre-natal nutrition and children’s nutritional needs, pre-natal education classes, a car seat safety check, and tours of the LP Women’s Services […]

Cinco de Mayo Festival, city services expo Saturday in Irving

(Irving) May 3, 2012 – To showcase the diversity of the Irving community and increase community awareness of city services, the City of Irving will host its 24th annual Cinco de Mayo Multicultural Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a city services expo—Expo de la Ciudad de Irving—from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]

Volunteer opportunities at Helping Hands, orientation dates set

(Rockwall) May 3, 2012 – Calling all volunteers! Rockwall County Helping Hands deeply appreciates its volunteers and the valuable time they donate. To learn more about the critical assistance agency and the volunteer opportunities available, attend one of their upcoming Volunteer Orientations: Tuesday, May 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. OR Tuesday, May 22 from 9:30 […]

Magic Music 2012 Dallas Summer Camps for kids age 6-12

The Magic Music 2012 Dallas Summer Music Camps will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on June 18-22; July 16-20; and August 6-10 at Churchill Recreation Center, 6906 Churchill Way, in Dallas, 75230. Registration began April 14 for the camps, which are designed for children ages 6 through 12. No prior musical training is needed. Students […]