Horseshoe Pitching

Holiday activities abound across the Metroplex. (The Rowlett Lakeshore Times)

6 Jul 2008

While Rowlett has decided to celebrate early the holiday, folks can use this opportunity to “get away from it all� by hopping over to neighboring communities. Folks can travel n near or far to get their fill of food, fireworks and concerts this weekend.

‘Stay-cations’: Things to do if you’re staying town for the 4th of July (The Carrollton Leader)

6 Jul 2008

A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is at or near $4 per gallon and crude is trading at more than $140 per barrel. Airfare has risen and the dollar is sinking. Recent reports have told us that rental-car costs are rising.

City reschedules fireworks display: Booms, bangs go off around area (The Celina Record)

6 Jul 2008

The City of Celina’s fireworks display that was rained out June 28 has been rescheduled for dusk Sunday at Old Celina Park. City Manager Jason Gray had worked with the fireworks company the last few days trying to come to the best situation for the event.