Articles for June 19th, 2008
Sip Some Lemonade and Shop in the Rain
Tonight-Snider Plaza.
University Park’s First Firecracker 5K Fun Run
Local rez Chris Murzin sends this informtion concerning the University Park Firecracker 5K Fun Run:
The $15 registration fee ($20 day of event) will go to benefit the “barrier free” playground at Coffee Park to allow those with physical limitations or disabilities to enjoy the park with their more able-bodied peers.
7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4th prior to the parade
Rogers Healy=The Bachelor?
This comment in response to my post about The Bachelor producers searching for their next guy in Dallas is actually a pretty good nomination. I have now met Rogers Healy and I think he’d put a few past bachelors to shame. To nominate him send an e-mail to nominatethenextbachelor@thebachelor.tv.
rascalndallas I thought it had already been confirmed… Rogers Healy.
UPDATE from ABC:
We are hoping to secure our next bachelor by July 16th and the show is scheduled to start taping on October 15th for six weeks. The bachelor will need to be available starting October 9th and the show will premiere in Jan ‘09.
Is It Already That Time of the Year?
Patrizio’s Bellini Fest is about to be underway.
The $1 bellini is returning to HP Village’s beloved Patrizio Restaurant on July 1 for the entire month.
Anyone need a happy hour companion?
Happy Juneteenth!
Today is Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas found out they were free. It’s an official state holiday in Texas, and is celebrated in a variety of ways in a total of 27 states in America.
Norma Adams-Wade breaks down the Juneteenth commemorations and celebrations that are happening today through Sunday.
Dunkin’ Donuts to Snider Plaza
Merritt shares what she’s heard. I don’t know if her source is the waitress at Kuby’s:
“Balls Hamburgers in Snider Plaza is either closed or closing…now for the news: Dunkin’ Donuts is going in that space! Not a bank.”