Rowlett to get dose of Olympic spirit

Rowlett is going to be full of Olympic spirit on May 5. The United States Olympic Committee’s Walk to London 2012 event is making a stop at the city’s Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://www.lakeshoretimes.com/articles/2012/05/25/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/1714.txt

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 23:25:26 -0700

Farris-Pratt engagement

Courtney Nicole Farris of Rockwall, Texas, and Caleb Bradley Pratt of Vilonia, both residing in Russellville, Ark., have announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage.The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Roxanne Farris of Rowlett, Texas, and Lisa and Jon Milstead of Paris, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Edwards of Van Alstyne, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Farris ...
http://thecabin.net/news/lifestyle/weddings/2012-05-18/farris-pratt-engagement

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:16:58 -0700

Increase of snake sightings Rowlett area, experts say don't worry

With the abundance of moisture and wild weather North Texas has experienced this spring, area snakes are thriving and highly active.
http://www.carrolltonleader.com/articles/2009/06/04/rowlett_lakeshore_times/news/9470.txt

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 02:43:54 -0700

New Jersey man charged with murder in death of Etan Patz

A New Jersey man accused of luring 6-year-old Etan Patz into a New York City convenience store in 1979 and killing him has been charged with second-degree murder. The man, 51-year-old Pedro Hernandez, was arrested on Thursday. Announcing the arrest on Thursday, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly told reporters that police had "received [...]
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/man-custody-implicates-himself-etan-patz-death-121425727.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 15:41:42 -0700

Revealing the new owner of Texas' largest home, Champ d'Or

The recent auction of the largest home in Texas, Champ d'Or, has prompted endless dinner party speculation about who the anonymous buyer is.
http://www.dallasnews.com/entertainment/headlines/20120516-revealing-the-new-owner-of-texas-largest-home-champ-d-or.ece

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:22 -0700

False Damage Claims Lead to Jail Time for Texas Couple

A North Texas couple have been sentenced to prison for their part in a conspiracy to defraud the city of Garland, Texas, of nearly $2 million by filing fraudulent damage claims against the municipality. Kenneth Wayne Brown, 51, and his …
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2012/05/22/248493.htm

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:14:04 -0700

Prioritizing Play for Children: Non-profit Organization KaBoom! Announces 213 "Playful City USA" Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today's children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/prioritizing-play-children-non-profit-132019342.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 06:20:19 -0700

New owner of Texas' largest home, Champ d'Or, revealed

The recent auction of the largest home in Texas, Champ d'Or, has prompted endless dinner party speculation about who the anonymous buyer is. All we were told is that a local family with international connections purchased the Denton County estate, 18 miles north of Dallas.
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/denton-county/20120516-new-owner-of-texas-largest-home-champ-d-or-revealed.ece

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 09:42:43 -0700

2012 Oil Bowl Rosters

These are the rosters for Texas and Oklahoma all-stars in the 75th Oil Bowl football game, to be played at 7:30 p.m., June 9 at Memorial Stadium.
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2012/may/05/oil_bowl_rosters-2012/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700

Dallas Bail Bonds Company Maverick Bail Bonds Partners with Dorrough Music on New Song "Bail Money"

Dorrough Music forms a partnership with Dallas Bail Bonds company Maverick Bail Bonds and releases new hit single Bail Money featuring Dorrough Music and BlakDallas, Tx (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 DORROUGH Music and Maverick Bail Bonds announce strategic marketing agreement, Release "Bail Money" single featuring fellow Hulk Entertainment artist Blak.While approaching double platinum status with his hit ...
http://news.yahoo.com/dallas-bail-bonds-company-maverick-bail-bonds-partners-193225991.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:32:49 -0700