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 […]

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 […]

Searching for a Star competition draws young talent from 16 cities

(Wylie) June 4, 2012 – Thursday, June 7 began the first elimination rounds in the Searching for a Star 2012 vocal competition in Wylie.  Fifty-one young performers entered the competition, representing 16 cities. Performers came from as far away as Winnsboro, Texas to audition for the sixth year of the competition. Cities represented include Allen, Coppell, […]

Quad Chamber Speed Networking Event June 21

Join the Rowlett, Wylie, Sachse and Murphy Chambers of Commerce for a Quad Chamber Mixer Speed Networking Event on Thursday, June 21 at Hyatt Place Garland, 5101 N. George Bush Parkway. The event begins with cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 p.m. Speed networking begins at 6. Members are admitted free. The cost for non-members is […]

Wylie’s ‘Super Coupon Woman’ inspires others to cut hunger, one coupon at a time

GOOD PEOPLE: Tina Klein of Wylie, aka ‘Super Coupon Woman’  (Wylie) April 27, 2012 – Tina Klein, a single mother of three teenage daughters, has found a way to turn coupons into significant savings – not only for her own family, but for struggling families in her community and across the country. When the Wylie waitress is […]

Sachse HS Band hosts Thunder Car Show Saturday

(Sachse) Sachse High School Band will host its annual Thunder Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the high school, 3901 Miles Road in Sachse, 75048. Come out and enjoy great cars, great food and great shopping while supporting the Sachse High School Band. For more information, visit thundercarshow.org. To […]

Taste of Wylie draws hearty appetites, generous hearts

Taste of Wylie draws hearty appetites, generous hearts

(Wylie) April 23, 2012 – An overflow crowd lined up outside the First Baptist Church Event Center Monday to enjoy the 18th Annual Taste of Wylie, benefiting the Wylie Christian Care Center. Young and old made their way through two seemingly endless buffet-style lines that showcased cuisine from more than 25 local restaurants and supermarkets. An […]

Sachse Sampler and Expo, May 10

The Sachse Chamber of Commerce will present its 8th Annual Sachse Sampler and Expo from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the First United Methodist Church of Sachse, located at 1520 Blackburn Road. The Sampler and Expo is sponsored by Kroger, FEC and American National Bank. The vendor list includes Scentsy / DelightYourScents.com, Willow […]

Wylie ISD librarians to give away books on World Book Night

(Wylie ISD) World Book Night U.S. is coming to more than 6,000 towns and cities across America as 25,000 volunteers will give away half a million free books on April 23, 2012. World Book Night U.S. is an ambitious campaign to personally give out thousands of free, specially printed books across America. Volunteer book lovers, […]

Local family law attorneys land on ‘Texas Rising Stars’ list

AYBR attorneys, Peters and Wysocki, recognized among state’s top young lawyers (Plano) April 18, 2012 – Albin Yates Balius Roach is pleased to announced today that two of its family law attorneys have been named to the annual Texas Rising Stars listing of the state’s top young lawyers. Monica Peters and Michael Wysocki represent clients in […]