(Garland ISD) October 31, 2012 – Garland ISD’s District Improvement Plan includes five main goals, one of which ensures that every campus provides a safe, healthy, orderly environment. Several GISD schools were recently recognized for doing just that as the Garland Fire Marshal’s Office and GISD Student Services Department issued safety and attendance awards. The […]
(Rockwall) October 29, 2012 – On Sunday, November 4, the Coventry Signing Stars will be a part of the 11 a.m. worship service at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Coventry is a day program that offers life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The group will perform two songs in sign language […]
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Dear Sassy, I think my 14 year old dog Ginger has lost her hearing. Do you have any suggestions on ways I can help her? Signed, Hearing Impaired Dear Impaired, Hearing loss is part of the aging process. This is a common medical issue for older dogs and cats. Detecting hearing problems in pets is […]
REEL REVIEWS Movie Reviews for Real People (Comedy, PG-13. 112 minutes.) My friends and I were rolling in the aisle and pumping our fists in the air during Pitch Perfect, a “Must See with All of My Girlfriends” kind of movie! I applaud Jason Moore’s feature film directorial debut. Perfect Pitch is like Step […]
Dear Sassy, My dog has just been diagnosed with a low thyroid and is currently on medicine. Is there anything that I can do to make sure he stays healthy besides just giving him his med? Stubbie’s Mom Dear Stubbie’s Mom, Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disease of dogs. Cats may […]
(Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – Step right up to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of The Harbor, North Texas’ premier dining, shopping and entertainment district on the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Rockin’ at The Harbor,” a circus-themed evening of progressive pop-in parties and live music under […]
Family event benefits Wylie Christian Care Center, St. Anthony’s (Wylie) September 14, 2012 – Families from all over North Dallas can enjoy a fun-filled Saturday at St. Anthony’s Little White Church Fall Festival on October 6, 2012. The Festival’s main attractions are the Cars 4 Cans car show, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. Enjoy food, […]
(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Students and staff at Garland ISD’s Kimberlin Academy for Excellence are in training to become one of the healthiest schools in North Texas. They were chosen this year to participate in the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program. Developed by the Cooper Institute, in partnership with the United Way of […]
(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Just as society is ever-changing, so are public school classrooms. Garland ISD recognizes that students today learn differently than those in the past, and that each student has an individual learning style. For this reason, GISD teachers are always looking for engaging ways to educate their classes. Often incorporating […]