(WYLIE-April 25, 2013) A Southern Exposure, a multi-award winning comedy-drama by native Texan Kelley Kingston-Strayer, makes its Lone Star state debut at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the First Baptist Church in historic downtown Wylie. First developed and produced by the Tony Award winning Barter Theatre for the 2011-2012 season, A Southern Exposure went on to productions from L.A. to […]
(WYLIE-April 24, 2013) Coventry Reserve in Wylie, a nonprofit organization that offers a day program for special needs adults, is proud to present a new line of pottery and will showcase the “Tussie-Mussie” collection at a come-and-go Tea Party and Shopping Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Bring friends, co-workers and family […]
Talk show host Mark Davis to be Master of Ceremonies and Amy Vanderoef, host, of the III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner (April 23, 2013) The III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefiting TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is scheduled for May 5 and 6, 2013. Amy Vanderoef, host of ABC’s Good Morning Texas […]
(April 23, 2013) When the economy shifted in 2008, I was caught off guard. Weren’t you? The sudden illness of our economy eventually exhausted my career, burying it in what quickly became my past. Layoffs have a way of doing that. It came as quite a shock to one day be the primary income earner […]
(ROCKWALL-April 22, 2013) Spring time in Texas is a very beautiful time but there are dangers present during this time of the year. As we begin to spend more time outside enjoying the weather and nature, please remember to be safe and use sound judgment. A few simple reminders can protect us and our pets from […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our Week 5 Winner: Victoria Gallenberg Warner of Rowlett! Congrats to our Week 4 Winners (YES, WE HAVE TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK!) Sherry Eveland Talent of Rowlett (from our Facebook LIKE contest) AND Rhody Lynn Kennedy of Rockwall (from our Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo drawing!) Congrats to our Week […]
Texas is transitioning from the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) to STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness), and the process is causing everyone a little bit of heartburn. The kids are faced with a new battery of tests that are not only timed, but more challenging due to the increased emphasis […]
(WYLIE-April 17, 2013) First Baptist Church in Wylie will host its 3rd Annual “All Mission Trips Yard Sale” from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. All proceeds from the yard sale will benefit FBW Mission Trips, which includes two England trips, three Ecuador trips, two New York trips, Alaska, Rwanda and Israel. Come […]
(April 15, 2013) The Tri County Choral Society will host its spring concert, “Rockin’ Good Times,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Royse City High School Auditorium. The Tri County Choral Society is a community choir made of up members from Rockwall, Collin and Hunt Counties. Their goal is to help promote the […]
(ROWLETT-April 13, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member The Men & Ladies of Honor with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11. Men of Honor and Ladies of Honor is a strategic program to train and mentor youth to realize their full potential. Youth who participate are mentored and trained in principles […]