Thursday, November 29, 2012

Holidays in Mansfield

Kick Off The Holiday Season in Mansfield!
Friday, November 30 5-9pm at City Hall
Snow Hill
Fireworks After the Tree Lighting
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Dallas Zoo Penguins
Saturday, December 1
Noon- Kiwanis Falalala 5k
2:30pm - Hometown Holidays Parade
Sunday, December 2
2:30pm - The Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the MISD Center for the Performing Arts

For more info see: http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/apps/b2/media/HometownHolidays.pdf

Monday, June 18, 2012

Minor League Report – A look at one of the best prospects

Minor League Report – A look at one of the best prospects

Justin Grimm, RHP, double-A Frisco: It almost seems like a formality at this point, but Grimm did make one final minor league start last Sunday before his big league debut. Grimm was strong again, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out eight. He was lifted after the seventh inning. Then, as you might remember, he struck out seven and allowing three runs across seven innings of work Saturday for the Rangers. It’s hard to know just what the Rangers’ plans are for Grimm at this point. When Roy Oswalt and Derek Holland are ready to go, he could find himself back at Frisco… or he could pull a Robbie Ross and find himself in the bullpen. Either way, you know that he’s front and center on the big league radar now.
 
 
 
 
 
Ref:  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20120617-photos-minor-league-report–a-look-at-how-12-of-the-rangers-best-prospects-fared-this-week-june-10-16.ece?ssimg=564300#ssTop617036

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Another stellar start: Harrison, Rangers shut out Diamondbacks, 1-0

ARLINGTON — Matt Harrison is giving the Texas Rangers just the kind of boost they need after a sudden string of pitching injuries.
Harrison extended his consecutive scoreless streak to 16 1-3 innings, pitching into the eighth before Mike Adams and Joe Nathan closed out the Rangers’ third shutout victory in their past five games, 1-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.













Ref:  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20120613-another-stellar-start-harrison-rangers-shut-out-diamondbacks-1-0.ece

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

L.A. wins Stanley Cup

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings' 45-year Stanley Cup quest ended in a triumphant flourish of blood, sweat and power-play goals. After missing two chances to claim the title last week, the long-suffering Kings are NHL champions for the first time.
Hooray for Hockeywood.
Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis scored two goals apiece, playoff MVP Jonathan Quick made 17 saves in his latest stellar performance, and the Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 Monday night in Game 6 of the finals, becoming the first eighth-seeded playoff team to win the league title.
Captain Dustin Brown had a goal and two assists for Los Angeles, which ended its dominant two-month playoff run before a frenzied bunch of their heartiest fans, incessantly waving towels and glowsticks. The crowd including several dozen Kings faithful who have been at rinkside since the team's berth as an expansion franchise in 1967, waiting for one glimpse of the Stanley Cup.
After taking a 3-0 series lead and then losing two potential clinching games last week, the Kings finished ferociously at Staples Center just when the sixth-seeded Devils appeared to have a chance for one of the biggest comebacks in finals history.
One penalty abruptly changed the tone of a series. Brown, Carter and Lewis scored during a five-minute power play in the first period after Steve Bernier was ejected for boarding Rob Scuderi, leaving the veteran defenseman in a pool of blood. Quick took it from there, finishing his star-making postseason by allowing just seven goals in six finals games.




Ref:  http://www.newschief.com/article/20120612/NEWS/206125016

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

State Highway 130 in Texas may receive 85 MPH speed limit

Some of you may already know this, but back in early 2007, the U.S. state of Texas banned all speed cameras and then the following year recorded the lowest ever vehicle causality rate since counting began 75 years ago. Reports are claiming that the biggest state in America is set to take another huge step to help slow the road toll even more.
Some controversial research has previously shown that driving consistently at higher speeds on highways is actually safer than slower speeds as it forces drivers to be more alert. Taking into consideration the fact that the Autobahn is extremely safe with many regions not having speed limits, it wouldn’t be out of the question to raise speed limits in Texas.
That’s exactly what the Texas Department of Transportation is planning to do. The highest speed you’re allowed to legally travel in Texas is currently 80 miles per hour on select roads, but the TDOT plans to increase that to 85 mph on State Highway 130 which travels from San Antonio all the way to Austin.
Understandably, many people are outraged by this proposal and before anything goes ahead, the TDOT will have to conduct extensive speed tests to make sure the road is actually safe to be driven on at 85 mph. However, speed management director for the TDOT, Darren McDaniel is confident the road is up for the job claiming it “was designed under extremely high design parameters.”
If the changes do go through and the results are positive, then expect other U.S. states to go down a similar route.





Ref:   http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/state-highway-130-in-texas-may-receive-85-mph-speed-limit-ar130727.html

Monday, June 11, 2012

2012 Denton Airshow - Satursday June 16th, 2012

Welcome to the 2012 Denton Airshow 

The Denton Airport is proud to host their annual 2012 Denton Air Show on Saturday 16 June 2012. This year’s event will feature the US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II Aerial Demonstration.   Other performers include Ray Kinney in the Commemorative Air Force P-40 Warhawk, Chris Avery in the CAF FG1D Corsair, Cowden Ward in the P-51D Mustang, Mike Gallaway in the Extra 300, Aaron Taylor in his T-6 Texan, Adam Baker in the Pitts S2, the Texas Twisters, Andrew Wright, and many more.   Static Displays will include both modern and vintage aircraft for all to enjoy on the Saturday of Fathers Day 2012 weekend.

SATURDAY 16 JUNE 2012        $10/ADULTS & CHILDREN                Under 6 FREE




Ref:  http://denton.schultzairshows.com/

Friday, May 25, 2012

Memorial Day in United States

Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. The current name for this day did not come into use until after World War II. Decoration Day and then Memorial Day used to be held on May 30, regardless of the day of the week, on which it fell. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. This meant that that, from 1971, Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on the last Monday in May. However, it took a longer period for all American states to recognize the new date.









Ref:  http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/memorial-day

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

A Field of Honor

American Legion Riders, Post 71, are sponsoring a Field of Honor for anyone wishing to honor a military veteran, past or present, a first-responder (emergency services people) or any other person important to the sponsor.
The purchased 3 ft x 5 ft flag with a yellow tag bearing the name of the honoree will fly in formation from Tuesday, May 22nd to Tuesday, May 29th in the field next to the American Legion Post 71 in Denton with a Flag
Dedication Ceremony being held on Saturday, May 26th.
Beginning today flags can be purchased for $20.00 by picking up a form any time at the American Legion Post 71 at 2501 Spencer Road, Denton. The forms are located by the US Flag Retirement Drop Box. The Legion will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm each weekend starting, Saturday, May 5, 2012 to take Field of Honor orders. Or you can download a flag request form (PDF) here.
For more information, contact Perry Patrick at 940-765-8388.


UPDATE: As of 22 May, we have over 115 flags ordered in honor of veterans past and present!
To order flags, please come by Post 71 or download the form (see PDF link near the bottom of this page) and bring the form and $ to A.L. Post 71 at 2501 Spencer Road, Denton, TX 76205 off Loop 288 behind Kroger's. Email questions to: administrator@txlegionpost71.org
Check out the story on NBC DFW:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Denton-Veterans-Create-Field-of-Honor-152713075.html






Ref:  http://txlegionpost71.org/5215.html

Friday, May 18, 2012

Taste Addison 2012

Taste Addison offers a tasty weekend blend of food, music and family fun. This three-day festival features over 60 Addison restaurants serving generous samplings of their menus at reduced prices, national musical entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations and wine tasting seminars, carnival rides, midway games, award-winning children's entertainment, and more.

Fri., May 18 - 6 pm to midnight
Sat., May 19 - Noon to midnight
Sun., May 20 - Noon to 5 pm








Ref: http://www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison/

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Liberty Fest Farmers Branch

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

5 pm - Scott Firefighter Challenge Kick-Off
5:30 - 8:30 - Kid's Firefighter Challenge

7 pm - American Fallen Soldiers Portrait Presentation


SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

9 am - Opening Ceremonies at the
            Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge

10 am - 2 pm - Kids Firefighter Challenge

10 am - Military Display  & Field of Flags
               
Open at Liberty Plaza

10 am - Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge

11 am - 2:30 pm - Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

11 am - 3 pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive

12 - 5 pm - Outdoor Expo

2:30 pm - Car Show Awards Ceremony

4 pm - HISTORICAL PARK GATES OPEN

4 - 9 pm - Liberty KidZone

5:15 pm - Time Machine the Band

6:30 pm - Look Out the Band

 
7:45 pm - Patriotic Ceremony

8 pm - Gin Blossoms

9:30 pm - Styx
Ref:  https://sites.google.com/a/farmersbranch.info/fblibertyfest/event-info-1

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Main Street Days in Grapevine

Main Street Days
Grab a slice of summer fun at Main Street Days, the official kick-off to summertime in Grapevine. Like the song says, "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore, and when the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore." Taste the international wines, craft beers and pizza pies. Dine at the Pizza Piazza, dance to non-stop entertainment, seek out your favorite festival food and shop the day away. Main Street Days is a fun-filled festival perfect for the entire family. Now that's amore!
Friday
May 18, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday
May 19, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday
May 20, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Admission is free on Friday
10 am to 5 p.m.
• Adults: $7
• Children (6-12): $5
• Children under 6: FREE
• Weekend Pass Pin: $15
• Weekend Souvenir Pass Pin: $20
Festival coupons must be purchased for rides, pizza tastings and food.








Ref:http://dallas.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=dallas&cdn=citiestowns&tm=13&f=11&su=p284.13.342.ip_p554.21.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=0&zu=https%3A//www.grapevinetexasusa.com/mainstreetdays/%3Fgclid%3DCI-E9dql06gCFQla7AodTBMhiw

Friday, May 11, 2012

Rangers Vs. Orioles: Texas Takes Series With 7-3 Win

Josh Hamilton hit another home run as the Rangers won the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles in Baltimore, along with the series.
Derek Holland got the start for Texas and gave up three runs on four hits over six innings. All three runs came in the second inning. Texas scored the first runs of the game with Hamilton's two-run blast in the first inning. In the fifth inning, Mike Napoli tied the game on a triple and was later scored on a single by Elvis Andrus, giving the Rangers the lead. Texas tacked on three more in the seventh.
Hamilton went 1-for-4, while Napoli went 2-for-4. After taking one out of three games in its previous three series, the Rangers finished a 10-game road trip on a high note, taking three of four games in Baltimore. Texas will now head home for seven games.








Ref:   http://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2012/5/10/3013209/rangers-vs-orioles-final-score-texas-sweeps-doubleheader-with-7-3-win

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Josh Hamilton hits four home runs against Orioles, becomes 16th player in history to reach record

Josh Hamilton won over baseball on a summer night in the Bronx four years ago, putting on an unbelievable show of power in the home run derby at old Yankee Stadium.On Tuesday night in Baltimore, the Texas Rangers star captivated all of baseball with his home run prowess again — this time during a regular-season game — swatting four homers off Orioles pitchers in a 10-3 win at Camden Yards.
We make big deals about perfect games, but 21 pitchers have recorded one throughout baseball history. Only 15 other players have hit four home runs in the same game with the last one before Hamilton being Carlos Delgado on Sept. 25, 2003. No one has ever hit five home runs in a single game.
A few other facts about Hamilton's four-homer effort:
• Hamilton went 5-for-5 on the night with eight RBIs and collected an American League-record 18 total bases. If you count the homer he hit in the ninth inning of Monday's game, he has five home runs in his last six at-bats (and a total of 14 on the season).









Ref:  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/josh-hamilton-hits-four-home-runs-against-orioles-022651734.html

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Teacher Appreciation Week


Teacher Appreciation Week 2012: 7th – 11th May

Teachers – the people who educate us and give us the vital knowledge which we need to live our lives. They encourage, support, discipline and prepare us for the road ahead and now it’s time for us to show them our appreciation. Teacher Appreciation Week begins on the 7th until the 11th of May 2012, which will be the perfect opportunity for us to show teachers how thankful we are for their support. So boys and girls, it’s time for us to demonstrate how much our teachers mean to us, let’s all say a big thank you to the people who work really hard so that we can have a better future.








Ref:  http://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Teacher-Appreciation-Week-2012/

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

HP Byron Nelson Championship Schedule

Thursday May 17 – Sunday May 20, 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Earth Day 2012: How You Can Help Save Our Planet's Resources

It's the Earth's Day today, but it's our moment to look around, breathe our air in a little deeper and hug our trees a little tighter.
It's a day for us to appreciate the unbelievable resources we have and to pledge to do our best to protect the incredible offerings that nature unfailingly provides us.
What will you do to celebrate Earth Day?
Consider partaking in one (or all!) of the five nature-centric activities below that will give you the opportunity to thank the Earth for all that she gives us.
Have a Picnic
To celebrate the Earth's "deliciousness," The Nature Conservancy, an international conservation nonprofit, is hosting the largest picnic ever by setting up "Picnics for the Planet" events throughout the world.
Plant a Tree
Help Green World Campaign restore indigenous ecologies and lessen the climate crisis in environmentally-damaged locations, by planting trees in the communities that desperately need them.
Pledge an Act of Green
The Earth Day Network is encouraging its supporters to pledge 1 billion acts of green. Whether your plan is to plant a tree, clean up a park or commit to another noble green act, let the world know!
 Teach About the Earth
Determined to educate the next generation about the importance of protecting the Earth, The Water Planet Challenge gives educators and leaders the tools they need to teach, specifically, about water conservation and gives grants to educators who want to keep inspiring their students long after Earth Day.
Volunteer!
Roll up your sleeves and join Earth-enthusiasts determined to save the planet, by getting involved with an environmental nonprofit in your area.



Ref:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/22/earth-day-2012-get-involved_n_1441641.html?ref=tw

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