Free women’s self defense course in Royse City

(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015) A free program courtesy of Women & Girls of Worth Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Royse City will teach women and girls how NOT to be a victims of crimes crimes against women.  The self defense program will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Trinity […]

MusicFest program to feature Rockwall Community Band, Children’s Chorus

(Rockwall – December 17, 2012) Rockwall MusicFest Presents Rockwall County’s Welcome to the Holidays, a holiday program featuring the Rockwall Community Band and the Rockwall Children’s Chorus and Audience Sing-a-Long. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Utley, located at 1201 T.L. Townsend […]

Garland ISD offers free and reduced-price meal program

(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – Believing that proper nutrition plays an important role in education, Garland ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals to eligible students during the 2012-13 school year. The district participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, which provide federal funding to cover the cost of discounted meals […]

Rowlett Chamber hosts 33rd Annual Awards Banquet tonight

(Rowlett) May 3, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will hosts its 33rd Annual Awards Banquet, “Progress in Motion,” honoring community builders, heroes and leaders, on Thursday, May 3 at the Hyatt Place Dallas, 5101 George Bush Freeway in Garland, 75040. Lake Pointe Health Network is the event underwriter. The event begins with cocktail […]

Live Healthy Texas 100 Day Challenge open to community

100 Day Challenge promotes health through online tracking of activity, weight loss, access to resources (McKinney) If you made a resolution to get fit this year, McKinney has a new program to help you reach your goals. The Live Healthy Texas 100 Day Challenge provides an online platform for residents to form teams and track physical […]

Girl Scout cookie program begins, new flavor available

The Girl Scouts of America are kicking off their annual cookie program on Friday, Jan. 6, with booths available at select neighbhorhood stores beginning Friday, Feb. 24. Cookie sales will continue through March. A new treat has been added to the lineup this year, in celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary. Be sure to try […]

Accordian player entertains Rockwall Area Retired Teachers

Accordian player entertains Rockwall Area Retired Teachers

Next up: ‘Texas Shorty’   The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association got into the Christmas spirit with accordionist Matt Tolentino playing songs of the season at RARTA’s December meeting.   Hostesses for the meeting were (pictured, from left) Mary Jackson, Georgia Lee, Nora Myres and Deanna Parks. Not pictured: Patsy Fleetwood.   There will be […]

‘For the Glory of the King’ at The Heights Baptist Church

‘For the Glory of the King’ at The Heights Baptist Church

(Richardson) The Heights Children’s Choir presented “For the Glory of the King,” a mutli-faceted Christmas program Dec. 4, featuring song, dance, drama, puppets and much more. The Heights Children’s Choir winter program “For the Glory of the King” was not your usual bag of Christmas carols and a cute manger scene. The lively production included […]

United for Troops drive in Irving

Local high schools to participate, police memorial to be dedicated The Irving Veterans Memorial Park Committee will host a Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the Irving Central Library,801 W. Irving Blvd. The commemorative event will feature music, moments of reflection by military personnel and special remarks by city officials. The […]