Festival of Trees underway, benefiting Helping Hands

Festival of Trees underway, benefiting Helping Hands

(Rockwall) November 26, 2012 – Bring the family to experience the magic of the 3rd annual Festival of Treesthat will brighten this joyous holiday season beginning Sunday, November 25 with a showcase of extraordinary trees at the Hilton Bella Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, and continuing through Friday, November 30 with a dinner and auction. […]

WAG presents ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’

WAG presents ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’

(Wylie) November 9, 2012 – The classic seasonal children’s television special of A Charlie Brown Christmas will be brought to life on the stage by the Wylie Acting Group for Children just in time for the holidays! A Charlie Brown Christmas will be presented at New Hope Church in Wylie at 7 p.m. Friday, November 30 and […]

Rowlett senior recognized for act of heroism

(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 […]

Aspasians celebrate 40 years, induct new members

Aspasians celebrate 40 years, induct new members

(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 […]

North Texas Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month

North Texas Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month

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 […]

Do dogs dream?

Do dogs dream?

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 […]

In-Sync Exotics welcomes baby bobcat

In-Sync Exotics welcomes baby bobcat

(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. […]

‘Eater X’ to defend world tamale-eating title

‘Eater X’ to defend world tamale-eating title

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 […]