Garland ISD student earns scholarship in ‘DU the Math’ video game tournament

Garland ISD student earns scholarship in ‘DU the Math’ video game tournament

(Garland ISD) June 28, 2012 – This fall, Rene Aguilar will enter fifth grade at Bullock Elementary School in Garland with more than pencils and a backpack. He’ll be toting a $5,000 college scholarship that he earned over the summer, just by “DU-ing” what he loves. Aguilar was the youngest of 32 competitors who qualified for the […]

Rowlett Library’s August calendar packed with adult and family programs

Weekly Children’s Programs Baby Story Time – Mondays:  Walking Babies 10:30-11:15 am and Lapsit Babies 11:30 am-12:15 pm Join us for an interactive story time between baby and caregiver which will include songs, nursery rhymes, big books, puppets, peek-a-boo parachute play and bubbles; followed by a short play time.  Toddler Story Time – Wednesdays:  10:30-11:15 […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Chase Home Physical Therapy

June 26, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Chase Home Physical Therapy with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 19. Chase Home Physical Therapy Services is an in-home therapy provider that offers gait training, therapeutic exercises, balance training, home safety evaluations, self care and home management training, therapeutic modalities and manual […]

Carino’s named Business of the Month

Carino’s named Business of the Month

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently honored Carino’s Italian, located at 819 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall, as Business of the Month for June 2012.   Manager Alphanzo Dixon accepted the award. At Carino’s Italian, they value their customer relationships because that is the true pulse of their success. Their mission is to create an exceptional experience for […]

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]

Nominate a family for summer blessings

Nominate a family for summer blessings

25 Families from each Hawaiian Falls Park to receive free tickets and more Summer is a time for fun in the sun, taking time off and creating special memories with family and friends. But not everyone is so fortunate. Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual you know who needs a special […]

AroundTownKids offers updated free app for Metroplex parents

AroundTownKids offers updated free app for Metroplex parents

Finding places to go in DFW just got easier (Frisco) June 23, 2012 – AroundTownKids.com, an online resource for parents in the DFW area, is excited to announce the release the newest version of their app which lists Fun Places to go in the metroplex. This App is the only one of its kind and […]