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Updated 08/29/2007 - Read on!
On Monday night, August 6, 2007, a six year old girl from Lantana was critically injured when she hit a protruding metal piece from a parked trailer on the street.

Updated 08/07/2007 6:33pm CDTIn first reports by Mac Holenberger, Argyle Fire Chief, she flew over her bicycle handlebars and hit a [...]

[ September 23, 2007; ] As many as 75 Hot Air Balloons will be on display and will take to the sky as Plano celebrates their Annual Balloon Festival. We could not find details on how many years this festival has been around, but we remember going to it about 25 years ago, and it has grown to be [...]

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more [...]

[ September 7, 2007 7:30 pm to September 9, 2007 7:30 pm. ] The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
This is a quirky and playful musical about, what else…a spelling bee!Imagine your school spelling bee, if all the contestants had the wit and whimsy enough to express their feelings through spontaneous acts of musical theatre. If you like the idea, you’ll doubtlessly enjoy this exquisitely rendered effort.

Presented in [...]

Should we be concerned about surfing the net? As an avid computer user and one of the earliest ’surfers’, even long before the internet, remember BBS’s, Compuserve, campus nets and ARPANET. Back in the early 90’s, I had the opportunity to meet with Vinton Cerf, credited as being one of the fathers of [...]

While perhaps not as dramatic as a Solar Eclipse, there will be a Lunar eclipse visible in Texas on early Tuesday morning, August 28th at approximately 5:15am. The eclipse will actually begin about an hour earlier.
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
A Lunar Eclipse is when the Earth comes directly in between the Full Moon and [...]

Tickets are now on sale for the Blue Man Group: How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.1.
The show takes you through a “workshop” on how to create “the perfect rock concert experience.” They review rock stardom in all of its narcissistic glory.
Expanding on the “Rock Concert Manual” concept from The Complex Rock Tour, this time [...]

[ August 28, 2007; 5:00 pm; ] Buckle up & hang on for the 2007 TMS Fan Fest!
Join your fellow racing fanatics for the 1st ever NASCAR Fan Fest August 28th from 5pm to 10pm at Texas Motor Speedway!

As they turn the infield into an adult playground anticipating over 5,000 racing fans, you will be surrounded by the sounds of live music [...]

[ September 3, 2007; 4:00 pm; ] Monday, September 3rd, 2007, at Glass Cactus, Gaylord Texan
Performances begin at 4:00pm

Over 16 Artists have donated their time and all money raised will go directly to The March Of Dimes Texas Chapter. Announced artists include:

Adam Hood
Kevin Fowler

Jason Boland
Radney Foster

Walt Wilkins
Brandon Rhyder

Josh Grider
Ryan Bingham

Todd Fritsch
Sonny Burgess

Zona Jones
Darren Kozelsky

The other 4 folks that are confirmed [...]

Updated: 08/24/2007 8:30am
Copperas Branch and Pilot Knoll Park to Open.  Read On!
Updated: 08/11/2007 8:30am
New Ramps Opened. Read On!
Original Post: 07/15/2007
The lake levels in our area are reaching high levels unseen in many years. Now at first, that sounds like the lakes would be safer, due to more water, but it is [...]

Drivers traveling down FM2499 by Lakeside Parkway were greeted by a bubbling fountain this morning, one that was actually overflowing with bubbles.
The source of the bubbles were unknown, but earlier, they were actually overflowing the fountain entrance to the park.
Click on the image for a larger view.

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more [...]

We know, this sounds like a commercial, but it’s true. You can! An Australian study found strengthening your back can give you better posture and a slimmer appearance.
Prevention magazine recommends Yoga. Just 30 sessions gave patients a leaner look with less back pain. According to the report, over 1 Million Americans practice [...]

Town of Flower Mound, August 24, 2007
Mosquite spraying operations scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 in the Timberview Estates subdivision of Flower Mound have been rescheduled for 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 30 through 4:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31.
The Texas Department of Health Services has confirmed that a mosquito in the Timberview Estates subdivision,

(SouthWest [...]

Salmon is one of the best seafoods that you can eat, but we rarely buy fresh salmon at the grocer because it seems a little intimidating to prepare.
So, we found the following healthy and delicious salmon recipe that you can prepare and cook in just a few minutes:

Ingredients:

½ pound fresh salmon filet
Juice from ½ lemon
½ [...]

Ever had a craving for chocolate?  Yeah, right, not me!  Well it could be as simple as a need for magnesium, which is found in raw nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruits.
Food cravings are your body’s way of telling you that you need something found within a particular food’s ingredients or chemical makeup.  Dr. Colleen Huber [...]

Did you notice those hairy little worms in your yard this week? Well look up! They’re in the trees, everywhere. Just driving around Flower Mound we notice tree branches covered just like you see in this photo.

They’re attacking the entire metropolitan area covering clusters of branches and leaves with unsightly webs [...]

This report is updated every Wednesday evening with additional updates as needed so be sure to check in often for the latest updates.
If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on [...]

Visit Great Harvest Bread Co. located near Chili’s in the SW Corner of 3040/2499 as the celebrate their Grand Opening on Friday, August 17th. With approximately 200 locations nationwide, Great Harvest Bread Co. has been baking fresh 100% whole-grain breads for almost 30 years. Most locations are locally owned franchises, the owners are involved to [...]

Walking With Dinosaurs-The Live Experience started out as a BBC Television series showing Dinosaurs in real-life settings previously only seen in movies such as Jurassic Park. Now, after 6 years of planning and at a cost of $20 Million, we will have an opportunity to experience “Walking With Dinosaurs” Live in person at the [...]