(Rowlett) September 29, 2012 – Taking a health sciences course during her sophomore year of high school, Rowlett senior Kristiana Barbosa could only hope that what she learned would one day help save someone’s life. That day came this summer while working at Whataburger. An elderly man began choking on his meal. “He was waving […]
(Rockwall) September 24, 2012 – The Aspasians kicked off their new year with a meeting at the new Nineteen Restaurant at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Pictured are new inductees Lauren Hooper, Cara Warren and Heather Webb. The group is celebrating its 40th year as a philanthropic organization for Rockwall County women. The club […]
(Dallas) September 17, 2012 – DFW Rescue Me will host its second annual D.R. Horton America’s Builder Bark at Fair Park mega-marathon dog adoption event at the State Fair of Texas Sept. 28 – Oct. 21. This will be 24 consecutive days of rescued dogs available for adoption at the State Fair of Texas. Last year’s […]
PAINT THE TOWN ORANGE ‘DALLAS’ star Jesse Metcalfe, city officials, volunteers call on North Texans to ‘Get Fed Up with Hunger’ (Dallas) September 11, 2012 – Beginning month-long celebrations for its 30th anniversary of filling tables and improving lives, the North Texas Food Bank recently kicked-off Hunger Action Month with a hard-hitting new campaign calling on the […]
Dear Sassy, Does my dog dream when he sleeps? Signed, Dreamer Dear Dreamer, Most dog owners have watched their beloved dog’s feet twitch or make running motions in their sleep. My dad used to say our dog was “chasing rabbits” in his sleep. Some dogs (uh hum..Sassy) also appear to talk in their sleep with […]
The Salvation Army of Garland invites everyone to share an evening with Scott O’Grady, USAF Captain and former Air Force fighter pilot at the Annual Doing the Most Good Dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 aat the Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North 5th Street in Garland, 75040. Captain Scott O’Grady was shot […]
(Wylie) September 1, 2012 – A baby bobcat was found sitting on the side of a busy road by a couple in Royce City. After keeping it as a pet for about two weeks, the couple decided it was time to re-home him. On August 1, 2012, the couple brought the young bobcat to us. […]
Registration open for World Tamale Eating Championship during Lewisville’s Western Days (Lewisville) August 15, 2012 – Registration is now open for the eighth annual World Tamale Eating Championship scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29, during the Western Days festival in Old Town Lewisville. The event, organized by the Lewisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and officially sanctioned […]
Richardson-based ministry to tackle largest service project to date (Richardson) September 14, 2012 – Footwashers Ministries, Inc., a Richardson-based Christian non-profit organization which helps needy, elderly and special needs families, will tackle their largest scale project to date on September 22. The ministry is expecting several hundred volunteers to come together to revamp 27 plus […]
CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNT COUPON (Rockwall) August 16, 2012 – With the start of a busy school year underway, it’s the perfect time to take a break from cooking and bring the family to Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor. You’ll experience authentic Cajun cuisine and a warm welcome from the restaurant’s owners, Mike McRae and Gabe […]