Colleyville News

Nick Purgett , 13, of Colleyville rides a wakeboard at the Texas Mastercraft Wakeboarding Cable Park in east Fort Worth on Friday July 3, 2009.

Steve Isbell, owner of Colleyville-based Strategic Equity and Investments, has found a way to weather the slow economy - he's running more.

David and Robin Baum of Colleyville, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Andra Nicole to Bryan James Wheeler.

Most federal, county and municipal offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day.

By SHIRLEY JINKINS Dracula meets Twilight on some schools' summer reading lists this year, in mixes that are designed by educators to bridge the generational gap between Ayn Rand and Amy Tan, A Separate Peace and The Kite Runner .Even elementary students can choose between the classic Curious George or the dubious Snot Stew .'The purpose ...

The American Transportation Research Institute has released an updated version of its listing of state and local idling regulations, which can be accessed as a cab card or on the Web.

Mitch Mitchell Police arrested a 17-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department early Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to authorities.

BUD KENNEDY Don't just take Dad out.Take him someplace different.Mac's Bar & Grill isn't just another clubby steakhouse.

Placing an early childhood education center at the multipurpose instructional facility would be a more effective use of district resources, Keller school officials recently told the bond oversight committee, whose members were concerned about the number of classrooms in building plans presented last month.

A partnership formed by Colleyville-based Realty Capital Partners invested $4.9 million for the development of a 60-room inpatient rehabilitation facility in north Dallas.

Stephanie Ann Lee and Eric Ryan Schmeltzle of Denton were married Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Denton Bible Church with Shea Sumlin officiating.

COLLEYVILLE, TX, June 9, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Renee F. Hornbuckle, Chief Operating Officer and President of Renee Hornbuckle Ministries and Women Of Influence Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of business management.

Ever wonder what it's like to drive really, really fast? Like, twice the speed limit on North Texas highways? A high-performance driving school based in Colleyville can show you.

John and Donna Williams of Colleyville say their out-of-pocket drug expenses quadruple to more than $400 a month once they hit the doughnut hole, when Medicare's and their costs together exceed $2,700 for prescriptions in a year.

Another Midwest restaurant icon has landed in Arlington.This time, it's the hamburger that isn't a hamburger - it's a Maid-Rite.Maid-Rite is one of the country's oldest chains.

Want to have the best year ever? Bryan Dodge, professional speaker, author, and radio show personality will inspire you to reach your full potential.

The pop pierced the air, echoing off of the surrounding bleachers. Cheers erupted as the crowd clapped and encouraged the students.

Colleyville-based Realty Capital Partners has bought 8.5 acres in Mansfield where it plans a luxury apartment community and shops called the L. Rian Maguire, Realty's vice president of development, said the name was chosen in part because of the shape of the tract, but also because it's a trendy-sounding moniker for what developers want to build.

By SHIRLEY JINKINS Parents in many North Texas school districts don't wonder about assignments or nag their students to disclose grades - it's all online, only a password and click away.Online data and grading systems have offered unprecedented and immediate access, enabling families to head off problems right away.

Police say this time of year brings a surge in underage drinking parties in neighborhoods because of proms and graduation celebrations.