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August 20, 2008

Athletes return after summer

9:06 AM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 |
Kandace Dodson   E-mail   News tips

neighborsgo.com photo: KAREN REEDThe Coppell Middle School North athletes are back and preparing for upcoming seasons in football and volleyball. To read about how early the young athletes must begin practice, read Karen Reed's story.


How will the new "Twogether" law affect your wedding?

7:12 AM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 |
Dawn Redig   E-mail   News tips

There's a new law going into effect Sept. 1, called "Twogether Texas." It doubles the cost of a wedding license. But if you take 8 hours of "relationship training," your wedding license is free! Having been through marriage classes prior to getting hitched (some 19 years ago, so it must be working) I think this is a great idea.

Read more about it here, and then give us your two cents on neighborsgo.


It's all part of the show

6:30 AM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 |
Ruth Haesemeyer   E-mail   News tips

neighborsgo.com photo: DARLENE CLARKDon't panic if a large crowd of musicians and dancers comes plowing through your neighborhood Sept.13. It's just Hebron High School Marching Band's annual March-a-thon.
The event, held in Carrollton's Homestead subdivision, will include performances from the band and color guard.


August 19, 2008

Lantana to perform in McKinney Labor Day weekend

4:26 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Shari Corley   E-mail   News tips

Tucker Hill, a new housing development in McKinney, is hosting a party and the public is invited. For entertainment Tucker Hill and the McKinney Performing Arts Center will bring in Lantana, a local country group, as well as several family activities. Get all the details in Alison Cook's story.


Do you remember learning to swim?

2:10 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Sterling Robertson   E-mail   News tips

neighborsgo.com video: Connie RileyRelive all those wonderful memories of siblings of parents tossing you into the lake or pool by watching Maryann learn to swim! Connie Riley posted a BUNCH of videos and photos documenting little Maryann's adventures in the pool, so check them out.


Flower Mound H.S. groups have back-to-school spirit

1:46 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Robert Tracy   E-mail   News tips

cheer.jpgIt's back-to-school-season, and neighborsgo.com is brimming with school news! Check out Lori Doran's latest posts on the Flower Mound High School Cheerleaders upcoming Junior Jag Cheerleader clinic and the FMHS Spirit Squads' fundraiser at Sonic this Saturday.


MusiCamp at Wilshire Baptist Church

1:35 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Jennifer Carpenter   E-mail   News tips

Nearly 70 children participated in this summer's MusiCamp at Wilshire Baptist Church. The group learned the music, drama and choreography for a musical in one week. Neighborsgo contributor Mark Wingfield has all the details.


Cougars invade camp

11:31 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Kandace Dodson   E-mail   News tips

neighborsgo.com photo: KAREN REEDCoppell Middle School North recently held its annual band camp. Seventh and eighth band members kicked the school year off with all the right notes. Karen Reed has more pictures here.


Early birds at Lake Highlands Elementary

10:56 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Jocelyn Delgado   E-mail   News tips

On Aug. 18, a week before the official start of school for RISD students, Lake Highlands Elementary opened its doors to welcome the three and four year old children of RISD employees. For the rest of you set to start Monday, post your first-day photos, thoughts and stories.


A decade of cycling

10:45 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Shawn Floyd   E-mail   News tips

Photo submitted by K. Crenshaw.jpgThanks to Frisco's Superdrome is celebrating its 10th anniversary just in time for the Beijing Olympics and do they have a deal for those who couldn't make the August games. It's called "Friday Night Superdrome Points Series" and it's an opportunity to actually participate in some pretty exciting races.

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In strange comapny

9:55 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Sterling Robertson   E-mail   News tips

What does a millipede, a rocking chair and a library have in common? Linda Whitaker knows and she'll tell you right here.


Bizarre video: How to catch a train in China

7:01 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Dawn Redig   E-mail   News tips

If anyone can explain this me, please do. "The Aussie" (aka Robert van Bloemendall of Rowlett - world traveler and neighborsgo travel tips blogger) posted this somewhat disturbing video of folks boarding a train in China.


Energy rates addressed at August ABA meeting

6:30 AM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 |
Ruth Haesemeyer   E-mail   News tips

neighborsgo.com photo: ADDISON BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONRep. Jim Jackson, right, served as guest speaker at the Addison Business Association's August meeting.
Jackson discussed rising energy rates -and some possible solutions.


August 18, 2008

Be an Alzheimer's ambassador

4:57 PM Mon, Aug 18, 2008 |
Loyd Brumfield   E-mail   News tips

Carolyn Skeels of Cedar Hill fills us in on a program designed to take some of the fear out of dealing with Alzheimer's disease, whether you are coping with the condition or know someone who is.


Challenge the Editor: 'The Price is Right' model tryout

4:40 PM Mon, Aug 18, 2008 |
Tommy Cummings   E-mail   News tips

The Price Is RightIt's never been a dream of hers, but Lindsay Irvin, neighborsgo's Allen editor, couldn't resist the challenge: Take a shot at The Price of Right's game-show model search (become a Drew Carey "Carey Cutie.") It didn't seem tough. Vogue a bit. Do a catwalk stroll. Show off shampoo bottles. How did she do? See our latest Challenge the Editor video and judge for yourself.



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