Local Girl Scouts go green

Local Girl Scouts go green

(Rockwall) May 15, 2012 – Girl Scout Troop 8967 participated in the Forever Green Take Action Project by making bags from tee-shirts for use in packing food for Helping Hands clients of the Food Pantry. They joined Girl Scouts around the world in learning the effects of waste on our environment and discovering ways to […]

Meet Cassidy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cassidy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Cassidy is pure sweetness. She’s a small shepherd mix who may be the most laid-back dog on the planet. This gentle and calm dog is a joy to be around. Cassidy is very friendly and quiet. Plus, she’s beautiful. She’s either partially or completely deaf, but that doesn’t stop her from being a happy and […]

After surviving one of life’s greatest trials, Frisco mom Joy Cruse spreads message of hope

After surviving one of life’s greatest trials, Frisco mom Joy Cruse spreads message of hope

Joy Cruse pens “Hope Transformed” to help raise awareness of the dire need for childhood cancer research funding Joy Cruse is a mom with a mission. She is determined that her son Connor’s death from cancer is not in vain. And she’s committed to keeping her vow to Connor that she’d do everything she could […]

Lake Pointe Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Center coming to Wylie

(Wylie) Sprains, strains, and chest pain. Access to quality medical care for you and your family is now closer to home. Construction is will be starting shortly on a new Emergency Department and Imaging Center located right in the heart of Wylie at Highway 78 and FM 544. The Lake Pointe Emergency Department and Diagnostic […]

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 […]

‘YMCA Angel Camp takes the “dis” out of disability’

The Rockwall Family YMCA’s Angel Camp is a day camp for children with intellectual disabilities – the only camp of its kind in Rockwall. The camp includes typical day camp activities, plus weekly field trips specially designed for kids age 6 to 14 with special needs. Chase Wood was born with Down Syndrome and he […]

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum celebrates makeover

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum celebrates makeover

(Addison) March 26, 2012 – Civic and business leaders from the City of Addison joined members of the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum management team and Marriott corporate officials for a ribbon cutting Thursday evening, March 15, to celebrate renovation of the hotel located just minutes from the Dallas Galleria. The $3.5 million makeover includes the creation […]

Take your ‘pic’ of beautiful, versatile vines

Take your ‘pic’ of beautiful, versatile vines

[royalslider id=”4″] Vines are amazing multi-taskers in the landscape and they don’t need much ground. They can turn a big bland space in to a beautiful blooming canvas with their lush foliage and flowers in every color of the rainbow. Vining plants soften and add interest to fences or walls, supply shade for patios, and […]

Hawaiian Falls introduces new summer Splash Camps

Hawaiian Falls introduces new summer Splash Camps

Day Camps offer a way for kids 6-14 to stay busy while having fun this summer Hawaiian Falls announced new summer camps for all five of their Texas waterparks, including locations in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke, and Waco. Kids will enjoy week-long camps full of activities, character building lessons and summer fun. Each camper […]

Five Guys Burgers and Fries opens in Sundance Square

Five Guys Burgers and Fries opens in Sundance Square

Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened March 8 in a 2,500 square foot store at 313 Houston Street. The restaurant, operated by Monument Restaurants, LLC, took over a portion of the space formerly occupied by Billy Miner’s next door to Cabo Grande. With more than 750 locations in 40 states, Five Guys has opened more […]