(Denton County) Texas Historical Commission has recognized the 1969 Texas International Pop Festival in Lewisville as a significant part of Denton County history by awarding it an official Texas Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Denton County Transportation Authority Hebron Station in the […]
Lewisville Fire Department will host its annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway. Activities will include demonstrations and displays, children’s activities, hot dogs, popcorn and special appearances by Life and Fire Safety clowns. For more information, call 972-219-3580. To submit your news and […]
(Lewisville) Defending champion Tim “Eater X” Janus, who has won the World Tamale Eating Championship three times in the event’s six-year history, will return to Lewisville to defend his crown on Saturday, Sept. 24, during the Western Days festival in Old Town Lewisville. The event, organized by the Lewisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and officially […]
(Lewisville) Lewisville police officer Chris Clements recently was named the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Impaired Driving Enforcement Officer of the Year” (for an agency with 51 to 300 officers) at a ceremony in San Antonio. Clements is one of two dedicated DWI/Traffic Officers in Lewisville. He volunteered for work hours that make him available during the time […]
(Denton County) The completely restored and fully-furnished Minor-Porter Log House, located at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, offers visitors a sense of what everyday life was like in Denton County in 1870. Take a self-guided tour during the Open House event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Volunteers will also be on hand to guide visitors […]
(Lewisville) Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater will conclude the inaugural “Around the World” concert series on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a performance by classical guitarist Maud Laforest, presented by City of Lewisville in cooperation with Lewisville Lake Symphony. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the MCL Grand Performance Hall, and will include […]
Throughout October, Calloway’s Nursery will host its annual Autumn Harvest, an annual celebration that includes a Pumpkin Patch, Farmer’s Market, Scarecrow Village, and many opportunities for fun, seasonal photos. Festivities kick off on Kid’s Day, Saturday, Oct. 1 with free family activities all day. Children will receive a free pie pumpkin to decorate. There will […]
(Lewisville) An online application form is available at lewisvillewesterndays.com for anyone wanting to volunteer for the 2011 Western Days festival on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24. Volunteers are needed for the festival for a wide range of tasks, including festival load-in, Information Booth, festival activities, and greeters. Volunteer positions are available during the […]
(Lewisville) People are not the only ones who like to take a refreshing dip in the pool. Dog-lovers are invited to bring their darling canines to Sun Valley Aquatic Center for a morning full of four-legged fun during Doggie Dive-In from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10. Contests include Best Costume, Best Trick, Longest Jump […]
(Lewisville/ Flower Mound) Teen Court will host a volunteer training session from 8:30 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main St. Lunch will be provided along with door prizes for attendance and participation. Youth also can earn community service hours for attending the training. Youth ages 13-17 […]