(Garland ISD) June 20, 2013 – Already named the top educators at their campuses, Bladimir Palacios and Robert Quach now have new titles—Garland ISD’s Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year. Superintendent Bob Morrison surprised the 2012-13 winners with their awards before school released for the summer. Earning the highest honor a GISD educator […]
Champions Day is June 22 at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks June 18, 2013 – Saturday, June 22, is Champions Day at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks. Special needs children and their families will have exclusive use of the park from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The parks will open to the public 10:30 a.m. […]
Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 15, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with […]
(Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]
(Rowlett) June 12, 2013 – Join the fundraising event to help rebuild Kid’s Kingdom, the all-wood play area in Rowlett’s Pecan Grove Park. The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Firewheel Brewing Company, 2806 Lawing in Rowlett. There will be live entertainment, food trucks and brewery tours. $25. Buy […]
(Rowlett) June 12, 2013 – The Rowlett Lions Club selected five outstanding candidates to receive merit scholarships of $1,000 each to continue their studies in college and further education. These young adults have distinguished themselves through their passionate commitment in their education, in their communities, and in their careers. Congratulations to Emily Rasberry, Madelynn Willis, […]
(Garland ISD) June 11, 2013 – Under the leadership of Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Fred Parker, Bussey Middle School has won several west zone and city championship titles. But that’s not the record gaining him recognition. Parker was recently inducted into the athletic hall of fame at his alma mater, Mississippi Valley State […]
(Garland ISD) June 11, 2013 – For Luna Elementary student Tucker Burgin, it’s never too early to start preparing for next school year. During the last two months of 2012-13, the fourth grader organized a backpack and school supply donation drive. But Burgin wasn’t preparing for fifth grade. He wanted to make sure that local […]
(Rockwall) June 11, 2013 – I love advocating for No Kill shelters, because nearly every story has a happy ending. Beautiful dogs like Delilah, who were previously put down with nary a thought at area animal shelters, now have a chance at their own fairy tale life. But because it involved some dark days, Delilah’s […]
Tips for travelling, observing the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (June 11, 2013) This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and President Abraham Lincoln’s eloquent Gettysburg Address. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought during the first three days of July 1863 in and around the small […]