DARTable Staycation: Summer Camps

The Messenger 5/13 8:24A Nancy Ghirla

thumbnail_man with young daughter thumbnail_Mom with young kids Wild animals, natural history, adventures and learning – these are what summers are made of when you make DART a part of the journey. Keep the kids entertained this summer and start...

Rowlett Texas Election Results

The Messenger 5/13 8:18A Nancy Ghirla

The May 4th, 2019 Rowlett Municipal Election results are as follows: Mayor: Tammy Dana-Bashian City Council Place 2: Brownie Sherrill City Council Place 4: Top 2 at 36% each Whitney Laning & Diane...

Bayside’s Peninsula Park Opens in Rowlett

The Messenger 5/13 6:36A Nancy Ghirla

The grand Opening of Peninsula Park took place on Saturday, May 11th. It was a rainy Saturday morning and the event was not easy to locate, as the address given took us to the Bayside Boat Club on the...

Garland Summer Musicals Tickets Now On Sale

The Messenger 5/13 5:18A Lucas Cervellini

Garland, Texas, May 1, 2019 — Tickets to Garland Summer Musicals’ productions of “Mamma Mia!” (June 14-23) and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” (July 19-28) are now on sale at...

Beekeeping for Adults

The Messenger 5/10 5:09A Nancy Ghirla

Adults can learn about beekeeping from an experienced, professional beekeeper at the South Garland Branch Library. Staff from the Collin County Beekeeper Association will give a presentation on honey...

Summer Daze

The Messenger 5/10 5:06A Nancy Ghirla

Join Holford Recreation Center for Summer Daze and Lawnchair Theater starting at 6 p.m. Meet instructors, see program demonstrations, play games and give your best superhero pose in the photo booth. ...

Election Wrap-Up

The Messenger 5/8 4:54A Nancy Ghirla

thumbnail_dylan LeMay_Scottwebsite_2 Dodson_300x300 On May 15th 2019 Garland’s Mayor and the 4 Councilmen who were elected in the May 4th Municipal Election will be sworn into office. Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson will be stepping aside as Scott...

Making the Most of Mother's Day: Five Tips to Consider to Help Support Women's Health

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 5/7 8:00A Kathy Beazley

Mothers Day is part of the springtime cycle of renewal and rebirth. Its also an ideal time to think about ways to help improve the health of women in Texas and nationwide, and honor the important role...

Fun Browsing at Frocksy

The Messenger 5/7 4:46A Nancy Ghirla

Frocksy GRM 6 Frocksy GRM 5 Frocksy GRM 4 Frocksy GRM 3 Frocksy GRM 2 Frocksy GRM 1 Historic Downtown Garland has a new boutique with an historic theme. Frocksy, a vintage clothings boutique, recently opened at 510 Main Street, just across from...

Lets Get This Party Started! Sign Up Now for North Texas Giving Day Nonprofit Kickoff Events in May

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 5/6 9:00A Carrie Dyer

Calling all local nonprofitsits that time againyoure invited to a North Texas Giving Day nonprofit kickoff. These high energy events are the best place to learn all the ins and outs of North Texas...

Healthy Hippo Outdoor Market & Holistic Expo

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 12:00A Bernice Butler

Healthy Hippo is a brand-new outdoor market located at 430 North Coit Road at the intersection of Roundrock, in Richardson.  It was founded by the Natural Health Shop and features vendors of holistic...

The Candidates

The Messenger 5/1 4:59P Nancy Ghirla

We requested that the candidates send us the reason for seeking office and what they hope to accomplish if elected in 200 words or less. responses are published exactly as they were received, without...

Gary Nicholson at St. Monica’s

The Messenger 4/29 4:34A Lucas Cervellini

On Saturday, April 20 a crowd gathered at St. Monica’s Christian Church on First Street in Garland for a fundraising event to support the church’s new community garden. We enjoyed a dinner at 6 p.m....

Garland Mural a Gift to the City

The Messenger 4/29 4:13A Lucas Cervellini

A muralist commissioned by real estate investor Robert A. Smith has just completed a mural at 506 main street in Downtown Garland. It’s futuristic pop art that jumps right off the wall with its color...

Faith Lutheran Church of Plano Announces Summer 2019 Vacation Bible School Program

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 4/26 12:28A Amy Crawford

Faith Lutheran Church of Plano will present "Christ Is The World's Redeemer" Vacation Bible School June 17-22, 2019 from 9 a.m. - noon each day. Classes are available for children three years old...