During uncertain times, Fort Worth can be thankful
Despite great national financial uncertainty, countless local businesses — both large and small — continue to fuel our robust economy. Fort Worth’s economic engine is the foundation of our success, and it will help us weather the fiscal storms through 2009.
Episcopalians: Pressing on after a split in the local church
Dec. 28 By WALT CABE
North Texas Episcopalians and those observing recent activities in our diocese can be forgiven for some confusion.
A quick update is that the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth is alive and well and doing ministry and mission everywhere from Gainesville to Wichita Falls to Brownwood to Hillsboro and back.
Texas Ballet Theater: Finding a financial foothold
Filed under: Dallas Entertainment, Economy, Tarrant County
Dec. 28
On a late-August afternoon on a street corner outside Bass Performance Hall, rush-hour drivers in downtown Fort Worth saw a startling sight: Ballet dancers — the women in tutus — were holding signs that said “Get Behind Your Ballet.” They waved to motorists, and one dancer dashed into the street on tiptoes, holding a can to collect donations.
The dancers had learned that the Texas Ballet Theater was in financial trouble, a result of missteps by the balletÂ’s leadership. And with their livelihood on the line, the members of the troupe took matters into their own hands, spearheading a fund raising drive that not only contributed cold, hard cash, but raised public awareness of the balletÂ’s plight.
University of North Texas students help animals live safely and happily
Dec 27, 2008
DENTON (UNT), Texas – If you have ever given your pet a bath, then you may be able to imagine how challenging it could be to bathe and handle a wild animal; yet, zookeepers and naturalists regularly need to bathe and provide medical treatment for animals to ensure that they have a safe and happy life.
Students from the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals, a student organization at the University of North Texas, are learning about challenges associated with caring for wild animals at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney. ORCA and the Heard Museum have partnered to support the Heard’s non-native animal exhibit. The relationship creates a positive, hands-on learning environment for ORCA students while providing the museum with animal behavior training.
A&M music professor wins Regents Award
By Mary Lou Hazal
Dec 27, 2008
COMMERCE, Texas — Music professor and composer Dr. Ted Hansen reached a new high point in his career at Texas A&M University-Commerce when he became the first music professor to be named Regents Professor of the Texas A&M University System.
Thirteen full-time faculty from the nine A&M System universities won the Regents Professor Award for their achievements in teaching, research, and service. They were honored at a reception and dinner held at Texas A&M University in College Station on Dec. 4.
Collin County’s new court gets new judge
Filed under: Collin County, Dallas News, North Dallas Cities
By Danny Gallagher, December 27
Texas Gov. Rick Perry appoints private practice attorney Jill R. Willis to Collin CountyÂ’s new district court.
Collin County not only had its ninth district court but its ninth district court judge.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry appointed attorney Jill R. Willis to serve as the judge for the 429th District Court for a one two-year term, according to a statement released by the GovernorÂ’s Office and the countyÂ’s public information office.
Willis will be sworn into the new court in January of 2009 and serve as the judge until the 2010 general election.
Unique McKinney ISD after-school program
Filed under: Collin County, Dallas News, Education, North Dallas Cities
Friday, December 26
Repercussions from the current financial crisis are affecting everyone. For the 60,000 people with disabilities in Collin County, life-altering challenges are nothing new. The outlook for 2009, however, shows great potential for change.
For example, parents seeking after-school programs are often rejected because their special-needs children do not conform to the required guidelines. Today, however, McKinney is piloting the first ISD-sponsored after-school program for students with significant disabilities.
Dallas Area Holiday Lights Displays
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The Holiday Season is a beautiful time of year in the Dallas Metroplex, even though the ground isn’t always blanketed in snow. The unpredictable Texas winter weather brings good tidings displayed in the season’s jubilant decorations adorning the homes new and old from north Dallas to Fort Worth; and from Sunnyvale to to Corsicana. The lackluster economy can’t stop the Christmas sparkle. If you’re looking to see Christmas lights in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, you can still find holiday decor from the festive to funky, from traditional to the avante-guarde in neighborhoods throughout DFW.
Dallas, Texas Holiday Lights
Few places offer the nostalgia of Highland Park in the wintertime, especially during the Christmas Season. Homes in this area compete for attention with twinkling lights, classy wreaths and sneak peaks into living rooms adorned with every Christmas decoration imaginable. The area is brimming with old-timey homes built in the early 1900s, harkening to the simplicity of days long past. Stop off at Highland Park Village for a Mocha Latte to enjoy as you drive through the gorgeous neighborhoods in University Park, Highland Park and the Park Cities.
Kessler Park Christmas Lights Display
The Kessler Park neighborhood in north Oak Cliff overlooking the Downtown Dallas skyline and in the shadows of Methodist Central Hospital, will once again be displaying thousands of lights on the traffic islands of this beautiful community and complimented with dozens of homes being decorated in colorful displays. Details about this historical neighborhood and location can be found at www.kesslerpark.org/holidaylights.htm
Arlington, Texas Holiday Lights
One Arlington neighborhood, Interlochen, offers a spectacular neighborhood lighting display that attracts tourists from nearby cities. The homes of Interlochen are older, and set upon the largest hills in DFW, and make for a brilliant display. The area is so packed that roads are closed and residents receive entry-passes to get past the throngs of those seeking to partake in the area’s holiday spirit.Â
Fair Park Holiday Lights Display in Dallas, Texas
With free admission and free parking, the family-friendly event anticipates more than 60,000 visitors.   Fair Park Holiday Lights will offer holiday foods, entertainment, music, lights, horse-drawn carriages, hay rides, a Yule log, kids crafts, games and activities … and more – including a first-time pajama holiday movie party outdoors in The Cotton Bowl! Learn more about Fair Park Holiday Lights.
Farmers Branch Holiday Lights
Farmers Branch brings in the yuletide cheer wth a tree light display of over 300,000 lights during the Farmers Branch Holiday Tour of Lights. The Holiday Tour now continues each night, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. through New YearÂ’s Eve. Admission to the Historical Park portion is free with donations accepted by the non-profit organizations assisting with the display. The Historical Park portion is closed on Mondays and on Christmas Day. For more information, call (972) 919-2620 or visit www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us
Frisco, Texas Holiday Lights
If you’re coming to the Frisco area for Christmas, don’t miss “Frisco in the Square” which is the a spectacular holiday light display across Main Street that’s synchronized to music. It’s the largest light display of it’s kind. While you’re here, visit some of the awesome neighborhood light displays.
Over 90% of the homes in Frisco are brand-spanking new, and many are adorned with delightful rows of twinkling lights. Street vendors on Preston Road are hawking flat wooden Christmas characters, as well as “Happy Holidays” signs strung with white lights. At least one such displays can be seen on every street in the city. Another popular item for Frisco residents are the new blow-up yard decorations that stay afloat with hot-air. And nothing says Christmas like a house with candles and wreaths on every window. If the new homes of Frisco were beautiful before, now they’re striking.
Richardson Texas Christmas Light Displays
Some Richardson residents call it Lollipop Lane. It looks more like Gumdrop Gardens. You’ll find colorful squares of light resembling giant gumdrops dotting the landscape of several homes on Opal and Kirby lanes in Richardson, Texas. Giant lollipops and candy canes get your tummy ready for Christmas sweets. Several other streets in the neighborhood, to the south and east of the intersection of Floyd and West Arapaho roads, have some fun displays. Light display is on Opal Lane is off Floyd Road, one block south of West Arapaho Road.
Plano Texas Holiday Lights
Not to be outdone, Plano has a very splashy display of Christmas lights at its very own Deerfield Neighborhood, sponsored by the Deerfield Neighborhood Association. Drive by slowly and make this wonderful holiday light display part of your family tradition. Learn more at www.deerfieldplano.org
Waxahachie Texas Christmas Lights
WaxahachieÂ’s Downtown Victorian Christmas starts Dec. 5 and runs through the end of the month. Events include a Victorian Christmas Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 and noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at the Ellis County Courthouse Square. Central Presbyterian Church, at 402 N. College St., presents Bethlehem Revisited from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14. A candlelight Christmas Home Tour will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 12-14. Enchanted Pines, an outdoor ice-skating rink at South Rogers and Madison streets, opens Dec. 5 and will be open Fridays to Sundays through Dec. 28. Details:Â http://www.waxahachiechamber.com.
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