Parker NewsLocal news for Parker, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Miz Cheevus: Miz C hits the town to celebrate numerous birthdays- February 24, 2008 The twins turned 70. Kaye Spalding of Abilene and "Charlie" Hall of Placerville, Calif., celebrated at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, where there was laughter and people from everywhere. via Abilene Reporter-Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/parker-tx/2008/02/miz-cheevus-miz-c-hits-the-town-to-celebrate-n... County sees modest sales tax growth during 2007 holiday shopping season- February 22, 2008 "While growth remains firm, it is slower than that of the past two years. This moderation is consistent with the slowing economy." Collin County's retail sales showed slight growth in tax revenue through the Christmas shopping storm, according to February figures released by the Texas Comptroller. via McKinney Courier-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/parker-tx/2008/02/county-sees-modest-sales-tax-growth-during-200... Services set for local restauranteur- February 21, 2008 A rosary was planned for 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church for local restauranteur Julio Velasquez, who passed away in a Richardson hospital on Tuesday. via The Kaufman Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/parker-tx/2008/02/services-set-for-local-restauranteur?fromrss=1 Sandra Fay: Collin Intervention to Youth honors founders- February 10, 2008 "Is there a doctor in the house" As one of its 20th anniversary commemorations, Collin Intervention to Youth created annual Founders Awards to honor the vision and dedication of Nancy Boyd and Kay Goodman in launching the teen shelter in 1988. via Dallas Morning Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/parker-tx/2008/02/sandra-fay-collin-intervention-to-youth-honors... City, school election season starts- February 8, 2008 Saturday is the first day of filing for city and school boards for the May 10 elections, although Monday will be the first chance to pick up applications in most areas. via Corsicana Daily Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/parker-tx/2008/02/city-school-election-season-starts?fromrss=1 |