(Rockwall) [TheRockwallNews.com] Free burgers, soda, beer and a chili-cookoff will once again be featured at the Chandler’s Landing National Night Out crime prevention event at the sub-division’s main entrance, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Residents throughout the City of Rockwall are being asked by Rockwall Police to lock their doors, turn on […]
(Dallas) The Dallas Regional Chamber will host a State of the County luncheon featuring newly-elected Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Sheraton-Dallas, 400 N. Olive St. Gain insight into what Judge Jenkins has planned for Dallas County and learn what major issues he is working hard […]
The Dallas-Fort Worth American Marketing Association will host the Fort Worth Executive Luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at Reata Restaurant, 310 Houston St. in Fort Worth. David DuBois, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, will discuss the role of the Fort Worth CVB in the marketing […]
(Frisco) Whatever your age, come experience the power and artistry of stories told by some of the nation’s best storytellers at the 8th Annual Lone Star Storytelling Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15. The Frisco Public Library Foundation presents a weekend of top-notch live entertainment at the Frisco Public Library located at […]
(Frisco) The Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run will welcome more than 8,000 runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators to Frisco Square at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The run was established in memory of Fire Chief Gary Burns who passed away in 1999. Proceeds will benefit the Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. For the fifth consecutive […]
(Lewisville) Sept. 24, 2011 – Tim “Eater X” Janus captured the World Tamale Eating Championship in Lewisville Sept. 24 for the fourth time in the event’s seven-year history, downing 67 tamales in 12 minutes to successfully defend his 2010 title. Janus, ranked third in the world by Major League Eating, also won the Lewisville event in […]
Visitors at Lewisville’s Western Days festival this weekend will have a chance to watch eight professional chefs at work in a series of cooking demonstrations featuring members of World Master Chefs Society – Team USA. Free demonstrations at the new Culinary Corner, sponsored by Castle Hills/Bright Realty and Southwest Displays & Events, will be Saturday, […]
On Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2, photographers from all over the world will walk with Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and #1 bestselling computer and technology book author, in the Fourth Annual Worldwide Photo Walk. The event is recognized as the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of […]
Keep Lewisville Beautiful will give out free CFL light bulbs to Lewisville residents at Western Days on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday Sept. 24, to help reduce the use of electricity in Lewisville. First Choice Power has awarded KLB a $2,000 “Reduce Your Use” grant to fund the program. Those wanting free bulbs can visit […]
Prizes awarded to overall lifestyle transformation winner (Rockwall County) The Rockwall County YMCA recently welcomed new Membership and Wellness Director, Liz Jones – a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer and wellness coach with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Strategic Management. To kickoff the post-summer season, Liz and the Rockwall YMCA are hosting a Community Wellness Challenge. […]