Winter Games of Texas 2013 coming Jan 18-20

Winter Games of Texas 2013 coming Jan 18-20

Skill, speed and stamina tested at North Texas’ largest on-going multi-sport event (FRISCO-January 8, 2013) Touchdowns and chilly days, twists and turns on the ice, last minute winning layups, skill, speed and stamina, and a well placed serve, kick or spike will mark the events of the Winter Games of Texas. If the 2012 Summer […]

Rowlett author Bethany Williams releases newest book

“Live Your Dreams” inspires readers to dream big and plan for it (January 8, 2013) Local author Bethany Williams has done it again: written an inspiring book to motivate readers to live their lives to the fullest by planning for it, getting out of their own way, and putting steps in place to achieve the […]

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

(ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Johnny Carino’s in Rockwall will host a fundraiser for Throwaway Ponies on Tuesday, Jan. 15. TaPs will get 10 percent of the cost of your meal when you mention them. Throwaway Ponies provides a safe haven for horses who have been abused and neglected or who might have otherwise been euthanized because […]

Shop, play, learn at DFW Family Expo

(DALLAS-January 5, 2013) Shop, play and learn at the DFW Family Expo, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Centennial Hall in Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Collum Blvd. in Dallas, 75315. This community event is slated to be the largest baby, kids and family show in Dallas Fort Worth, with entertainment, […]

ADOPTED! Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(January 5, 2013) UPDATE: Lauren Cochran made the long drive from Plano to adopt sweet little Clara at the Rowlett PetSmart. Clara may be blind, but she’s always playful and inquisitive! ORIGINAL STORY: (December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little […]

Most romantic Valentine’s Day destinations

(January 3, 2013) Just about any place on earth can be romantic when you’re there with a special person, but beautiful surroundings can lift a Valentine’s Day getaway into the unforgettable category. This Valentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of fabulous destinations for you to consider. Romance is always in the air in Florence, Italy, the […]

Faith Like A Mustard Seed: Local ministry nurtures servants’ hearts

Faith Like A Mustard Seed: Local ministry nurtures servants’ hearts

(January 2, 2013) Few things are as heartwarming as children giving to others and enjoying themselves while doing it. At an early age children can learn the value of living a life of service; giving comes naturally. Faith Like A Mustard Seed was created to nurture and grow a child’s natural love for giving to the […]

Crafter’s Co-Op: Little shop with a big heart

(Wylie – January 2, 2013) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]

Spring art classes at Rowlett Community Centre

(ROWLETT-January 2, 2013) The Rowlett Community Centre will host are classes for the spring session – from January to April. All classes are pre-paid at the Community Centre. There is a limit of 20 students per class, so early reservations are recommended. For more information, contact Diane Jones at the Centre at 972-412-6147. Among the art […]

‘Run Your Heart Out’ to help transplant patient McKenzie Young of Rockwall

‘Run Your Heart Out’ to help transplant patient McKenzie Young of Rockwall

(ROCKWALL-December 31, 2012) The first annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5K & Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association,  in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. (Stay tuned for location – TBD). With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant families are unable […]