Dallas businessman J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton donates $2.5M to Rockwall YMCA

Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]

Epiphany DanceArts presents ‘Christmas Memories’

(November 29, 2012) Epiphany DanceArts, a professional performance company specializing in modern ballet and contemporary dance, premiers a brand new show this Christmas! Christmas Memories is an elegant look into the special memories that well up at Christmas time. Memories of family and love, friendship and loneliness, children, presents, and beauty. Bring your friends and family […]

Grandparents Days at Trinity Christian Academy

Trinity Christian Academy’s Lower School Grandparents Days were a huge success November 15 and 16, when grandparents were welcomed into the school to enjoy special time with their grandkids. Trinity Christian Academy is an independent coeducational school, which offers Christian families and their children a demanding, college preparatory curriculum within a Christian community committed to […]

Texas Regional Medical Center collecting gift cards for seniors

(Sunnyvale – November 26, 2012) In an effort to make the holiday season merrier for some of North Texas’ older residents, Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale is joining forces with Mesquite-based nonprofit Sharing Life Community Outreach and radio station KLUV (98.7 FM) to host Sharing Life With LUV. The campaign will collect gift cards […]

Local students cook up competition at Iron Chef event

(November 20, 2012) Prepping for their futures, Garland High School culinary arts students recently competed in the third-annual Iron Chef: North Texas event at The Art Institute of Dallas. A “high school take on the popular Iron Chef: America” concept, the culinary showdown is unlike any other in the area. Teams from Allen, Duncanville, Garland, […]

Holiday Event Calendar

Holiday Event Calendar

So many ways to celebrate the season…here are few. Add your event by emailing . Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 – SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Experience a drive-thru holiday spectacular featuring more than two million LED lights –  600 holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway. $15 per car […]

Tips to keep your home safe, secure this holiday season

Tips to keep your home safe, secure this holiday season

(November 19, 2012) The holiday season is peak time for home burglaries and thefts. These valuable tips can help prevent you from being the victim of a crime: Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows. Don’t display gifts and other valuables where they can be seen from a window or doorway. If you go […]

Sundance Square prepares 55-ft Blue Spruce for holiday festivities

Events and activities kick off Nov 23 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that the 55-foot blue spruce tree has arrived in Sundance Square and is being prepared for the official tree lighting on Friday, November 23 at the corner of Main and 3rd street in Sundance Square. This is not just […]

Heavenly Supply Depot hosts free Thanksgiving meal

(November 14, 2012) With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching,  Heavenly Supply Depot is committed to ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to experience a warm-felt, hearty celebration.  Anyone who desires a hot meal is invited to share in a day filled with the spirit of love, joy, and giving. Kim Teamer, executive director, is welcoming citizens […]

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