During the last several weeks, as a run-up to July 4, more families have been going to watch the free fireworks show each Friday night in Grapevine. The show, which lasts 11 minutes, is choreographed to music, and will continue throughout the summer.
Jeff Wood Photo Correspondent
Balsa BudDIes Take Global Honors
Colleyville Destination Imagination Team Overcomes Extra Challenges to Win the Big One
The Balsa BudDIes Destination Imagination team from Colleyville Elementary School had to use more than just their imaginations to win first place at the Global competition this year.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board last week unanimously approved plans for the DART Orange Line that will connect downtown Dallas to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and connect to the commuter rail line from Fort Worth to the airport.
City Lauds New Economic Director
Marty Wieder to Take Over as Colleyville’s Development Leader
The city of Colleyville has named Marty B. Wieder, 48, as the city’s economic new development director, and city officials say they are thrilled.
Harvey Dunn/File Photo
Grapevine Rallies Late, Falls Short of Comeback
Hockey Journal
The Grapevine hockey team scored three times late to bring its game against Arlington Martin to within one goal on Sunday, but could not complete the comeback and lost 6-4.
Losing CWS Tough, But Experience Priceless
The Lonnquist Notes
Standing in the dugout watching the opposing team dog piling on the pitcher’s mound can leave the best of baseball competitors with a huge knot in their stomach.
Panthers’ Priority: Healthy Veteran Receivers
CHHS 7-on-7 Football
This week, the best piece of news for the Colleyville Heritage 7-on-7 team was the return of senior wide receiver Jake Skinner.
Ethicus Hospital in Grapevine, 4201 William D. Tate Ave., has been open about 1 1/2 years now, and just recently received its license for longterm, acute care. Cindy Wainscott, Ethicus Hospital Grapevine business development director, said the delay was the result of a moratorium placed on the LTAC licenses by the federal government because of many applications for this type of hospital.
