2012 event marked by new book by Pulitzer-nominated author In Sarah Bernhardt, Her Films, Her Recordings (Foreword by Kevin Brownlow, Academy Award-winning film historian), Pulitzer-nominated author David W. Menefee of Dallas puts the spotlight on world renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt. Sarah Bernhardt was called the world’s greatest actress. She spoke on one of Edison’s first recordings. […]
Do you “heart” boobies? Wylie elementary schools certainly do not. The highly popular rubber bracelets that read, “I ‘heart’ boobies,” are banned from Wylie’s elementary schools. The bracelets are sold to create more awareness for breast cancer and the proceeds from the bracelets are donated to Susan G. Coleman to contribute to cancer research. The bracelets […]
The greatest beauty is found in the hearts of those who love, but how do you cope with the losing the one you love? In the memorable Angel With A Tail, Wyndi Warren retraces her wonderful journey with Sabre, an amazing German Shepherd, the dog she dreamed of from childhood. He became her cherished “angel with […]
It’s been 50 years since East Germany (under the direction of the former Soviet Union) constructed the Berlin Wall, an imposing concrete barrier with guard towers and other defenses designed to isolate the city of West Berlin from East Berlin and the rest of surrounding East Germany. The wall stood until 1989, when the East […]
Each October, visitors flock to the world’s most-photographed event: the International Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, N.M. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this celebration of the beauty and thrill of hot-air ballooning. During this year’s event, Oct. 1-9, there are mass ascensions of hundreds of beautiful balloons from Balloon Festival Park on the mornings […]
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick.
(Dallas) The Brookhaven Apothecary Health Fair 2011 is a community service nonprofit event featuring free and low cost health services, along with a blood drive by the American Red Cross. Free dental exams, free eye exams, free diabetes screenings, low cost flu shots and low cost mammograms are some of the services that will be available. The […]
Varsity soccer captain Leslie Snider has played soccer since she was a little girl. “Every four year old plays soccer,” Snider said. Putting points on the board is her passion, with every goal scored, Snider feels rejuvenated. “I feel successful and encouraged to score another goal,” Snider said. The game strikes an adrenaline rush, keeping […]
A fishbowl full of candy sat on the third grade teacher’s desk. “When you’ve finished your math assignment you can choose a piece of candy,” Ms. Marsh said as she handed out worksheets. All but two of the students went to work. Tamika and Jennifer looked out the window, math sheets untouched. Tamika began her […]
(Wylie) The Wylie East High School Student Council will host the Second Annual Raider Roundup Community parade and pep-rally at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 in downtown Wylie. Any group, team, or organization interested in participating in the parade must complete the WEHS Raider Roundup Parade Registration 2011 form and return it to Angela Arp at angela.arp@wylieisd.net or […]