Fundraiser to rebuild arsenic-laced playground in Rowlett

(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 Lions honor Rowlett High grads with scholarships

(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, […]

Bussey MS coach inducted into athletic hall of fame

Bussey MS coach inducted into athletic hall of fame

(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 […]

Luna fourth grader cares for local foster children

(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 […]

Fearful stray given hope, healing and fairy tale ending

Fearful stray given hope, healing and fairy tale ending

(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 […]

Historic Gettysburg prepares for 150th anniversary

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 […]

Helping Hands Community Circle will kick off aboard Harbor Lights

(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Come learn about the new Helping Hands Community Circle and how you can be a part of “engaging the next generation” by attending a membership kickoff event on Saturday, June 22 aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Helping Hands Little Black Dress event means you can throw on your […]

Tossing Small Stones: A Father’s Day Confession

The rod doubled and the reel sang as the shark darted and dove to the deep. After fishing for days on aFloridapier, I had hooked a monster, and my Dad coached and cheered above everyone. I was nine when I carved out this memory with my hero. He’s a mere shell of a man now, […]