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I’m sure we’re among the first to report it…mainly because it’s affecting us personally. It’s 10pm, Thursday Dec 27, 2007 and we’re awaiting a flight scheduled to depart from DFW traveling to Orlando. The American Airlines flight was supposed to leave at 8:10pm and it’s been continuously delayed.
Now we were just advised by [...]

While there was no buyer on Ebay, you may still take advantage of the Gaylord Texan’s Fantasy New Years package for only $55,000.  And what would you get?  Well, it starts with VIP pickup at your home or airport or home within the metroplex, a private coctail party for you and 12 close friends, 2 [...]

[ December 31, 2007; 2:00 pm; ] “Celebrate Downtown” is the theme for the New Years parade in downtown Dallas which begins at Comerica Bank (Ervay & Elm), and travels down Main, Lamar and Houston streets ending at AA Center. In conjunction with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, there will be two university bands, the Kilgore Rangerettes, over 15 high school [...]

“Celebrate Downtown” is the theme for the New Years parade in downtown Dallas which begins at Comerica Bank (Ervay & Elm), and travels down Main, Lamar and Houston streets ending at AA Center.  In conjunction with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, there will be two university bands, the Kilgore Rangerettes, over 15 high school bands, [...]

[ January 6, 2008; ] If you prefer heading South to Arlington instead of Frisco, there will also be a house and garden show Jan 4-6th at the Arlington Convention Center.

Click here for details.

[ January 6, 2008; ] Just as the new year launches, we see signs of those who plan ahead.  This morning, it was 40 degrees outside, but as we drove through the Shops of Highland Village, we saw workers cleaning the flower beds throughout the center and planting what looked like thousands of flower bulbs.  Along those same lines, the [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

American Airlines has created a Harmonious Snowflake website where you can mix your own holiday cheer, adjust the tunes and form snowflakes.  It’s just another little fun way to enjoy the blending of technology of the season.  To visit the website, click here.

Last year, Office Max offered the opportunity for the Holidays to “Elf Yourself”. This year, they have expanded it to include the ability to Elf not only yourself, but up to 4 of your closest friends and loved ones!
Sure to bring as smile to everyones face, these dancing little characters each have their [...]

The Great Wolf Lodge is now open and accepting guests for the Holiday season. Located down Highway 26 directly across the street from the Gaylord Texan, the lodge, as it’s name implies, offers 402 lodge-themed rooms, 10,000 square feet of meeting space and an extremely large water park.

The highlight of the hotel is an [...]

Visit the new AMC Highland Village 12 theater on Friday, Dec 14th to celebrate their grand opening.
 Peter Mayhew, the 7′3” tall British actor best known for playing Chewbacca in Star Wars will participate in the Ticket Tearing ceremony followed by autograph signing.

The first 1,000 guests to the theater who take a photo with Santa Claus [...]

One of our own Flower Mound residents has truly decked the house, and every inch around it with a bright array of Christmas lights this year. We had earlier recommended the Frisco Christmas house and are pleased to say you don’t have to drive that far to see one of the greatest light displays [...]

[ December 8, 2007; 10:00 am; ] Christmas Decorated floats will parade down Morris Road, from Eaton to Marcus High School, celebrating the season with candy, music, and costumes.
 
Spectators and parade participants are encouraged to bring canned goods for the Christian Community Action Food Drive.
 
The CCA truck will proceed down the parade route at 9:50 a.m. and will be parked at Marcus [...]

Christmas Decorated floats will parade down Morris Road, from Eaton to Marcus High School, celebrating the season with candy, music, and costumes.
 
Spectators and parade participants are encouraged to bring canned goods for the Christian Community Action Food Drive.
 
The CCA truck will proceed down the parade route at 9:50 a.m. and will be parked at Marcus [...]

We are fortunate here in North Texas to have generally warm temperatures. It’s amazing that in early December, we’re still experiencing highs in the 70’s. As the temperature turns cooler, and I sit here hearing my furnace come on, I am reminded of one of my ‘fears’ and that is of Carbon Monoxide [...]

We started out putting a few lights on our home many years ago, and it grew and grew as our kids grew. Now we hang lit wreaths in our windows and call it a day! But we’re grateful many of you go all out with the lights. They were being strung all [...]

[ December 16, 2007; ]

A classic retelling of the famous Christmas tale as told through the eyes of Dickens himself! His actual words bring to life the ghosts of past, present and future for young and old alike.

Presented as a Musical, by the Actors Conservatory Theater in Lewisville.

December 7-16, 2007
7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday Nights
Matinees 2:00 p.m. [...]

[ December 16, 2007; ] Another Silver Anniversary re-production by GLCT, this much loved story interweaves the lives of four sisters growing up during the American Civil War, and is based on Alcott’s own experiences as a child in Concord, Massachusetts, with her three sisters, Anna, May and Elizabeth.Tickets $13 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) and juniors (under 18).

For [...]

[ December 1, 2007; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Come out and celebrate the 2007 holiday season with Holiday at the Hall in Lewisville on Saturday, December 1st 10am to 7pm! Enjoy fun activities such as Breakfast with Santa, the City’s official holiday tree-lighting celebration, the Old Town Stroll parade, live family entertainment, visits with Santa for people (& pets), [...]

[ December 2, 2007; 12:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Coming to the metro is the largest consumer golf show in Texas.  There will be over 120 exhibitors featuring new product demos from major manufacturers, educational and training seminars, live hands-on demonstrations, and more!

They are still accepting exhibitors as well.  With an estimated 15,000 attendees, this a great chance to showcase your golf-related products.

Dates:

December 1st [...]