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It's Cooking with Miss Sadie Time!

10:09 AM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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It's time for Cooking with Miss Sadie! Miss Sadie Bomar, pictured here with her loving husband, Bill (along with my kids and their friend) are Justin Timberlake's grandparents. Miss Sadie is also known across the country for her wonderful cooking. I know her as my friend. During the year she shares recipes with me in her a...



Aye Chihuahua! Thank God for the Volunteers at Chihuahua Rescue!

1:54 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 |
Chris Coats

tobychihuahua.jpgHere's young Toby, the Chihuahua. He came from an abused home until he was saved by the volunteers from Chihuahua Rescue. When they got him his two front legs had healed improperly into abnormally angled and even backward positions from where his owner threw him off of a balcony and never got him any medical treatme...



Happy Birthday Mother!

8:38 AM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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Today is my mother's birthday! Where do I start when telling you about my mother? She taught us the meaning of hard work which there was always plenty to do with 9 kids to raise! During the years she worked in and outside of the home and still managed to cook three meals a day. We didn't know what takeout w...



Happy Tails to You!

9:44 AM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 |
Chris Coats

catrescue.jpgWhy would anyone in their right mind throw handsome Mr. Bojangles (pictured) from a car window into the middle of rush hour traffic on LBJ Freeway? The kind hearted volunteers of the non profit organization, New Beginnings Cat Rescue don't have an answer, but were able to safely rescue the kitty as it dodged car after car. ...



Remember the Name, Matan Michaeli.

10:21 AM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 |
Chris Coats

matanplay.jpgExpect to hear big things about him. Actually, if you ask those that know Matan, many already feel like he’s achieving greatness.

“He's truly a role model for all of our students,” said Neicole Woodall of the Plano Children’s Theater. “He’s always on time and has his lines memorized. Matan has health issues associa...



The Three Sentence Movie Review of "Untraceable"

10:15 AM Sun, Jan 27, 2008 |
Chris Coats

hicks.jpgDavid and Baird Hicks caught the movie, "Untraceable" at the Regent Highland Park Village Theaters. David is a trial attorney in Dallas, and Baird is a real estate agent. Plus, she's named after her great grandmother who founded Mrs. Baird's bakeries. How cool is that? Here's their Three Sentence Movie Review of "Untrace...



Tonight, It's American Gangster!

10:00 AM Sun, Jan 27, 2008 |
Chris Coats

hoag.jpgJerry and Bette Hoag were at the Regent Highland Park Village Theater catching "American Gangster" last night. I only talked to them briefly since they were running late for the movie. But don't they seem like they would throw the ultimate dinner parties? I bet they're great hosts with Bette going all Martha Stewart out on all of th...



Flicks, Food, and Fun!

9:39 AM Sun, Jan 27, 2008 |
Chris Coats

theatremgmt.jpgHere's to the staff at the Regent Highland Park Village Theater! Pictured are manager, Richard Wagoner and his behind the counter pros, Paula Leyva and Kathy Chapa. What I love about the theater is that it still has that small town old fashioned movie house charm. It's definitely a hot spot for catching a flick! And t...



Jason Hurst - He's the Ultimate Survivor

12:00 AM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 |
Chris Coats

Jason-%26-Willmarine.jpgRemember my newfound friend, Jason Hurst who I met during the MLK celebration (see January 19th post "More MLK Celebration")? Jason and his mother are Hurricane Katrina survivors and transplants now living in the metroplex. He's an incredible guy with such strong determination to keep moving forward re...



Check out Dr. Wayne Dyer Making the Media Rounds!

2:16 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 |
Chris Coats

drdyer2.jpg Dr. Wayne Dyer is the self-help guru that emerged in the 70's with his best selling book, Your Erroneous Zones. Today he'll be appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, along with making the rounds on other TV shows promoting his latest books, PBS ventures, and Hay House Publishing speaking engagements. I got to know Dr. Dyer af...



Ladies, Looking for an Opportunity to Network?

10:00 AM Wed, Jan 23, 2008 |
Chris Coats

redtabletalks.jpgAs most of you know, I'm HUGE on networking and hooking people up with each other socially and professionally. Here's an opportunity to check out if you're looking for ways to meet other dynamic women. Also, if you have a networking event that you want to promote, feel free to email me at ctcoats@aol.com. The more p...



SMartHats.com Buy One Get One Free Sale

9:58 AM Tue, Jan 22, 2008 |
Chris Coats

wright.jpgHere's a picture of SMartHats designer, Stefani McMurrey Wattersand her 19-month-old son, Wright. Isn't he adorable? He's just like his mom, extremely enthusiastic and loves everyone he meets. Stefani is the same way. And when it comes to her chic cowboy hats, by the time you're done talking to her you will walk away with one o...



Martin Luther King Day

12:00 AM Mon, Jan 21, 2008 |
Chris Coats

mayorweb.jpgI love Plano Mayor Pat Evans! Here she is at a swearing in ceremony for new citizens at the 2008 Martin Luther King Celebration at St. Andrew United Methodist Church posing with three of the fifty newly sworn in citizens. At the ceremony Mayor Evans also proclaimed Monday, January 21st as Martin Luther King Day in Plano. Che...



Let's Thank Our PTA's!

10:10 AM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 |
Chris Coats

mlkptaweb.jpgThe Plano ISD Council of PTA's showed their support at the Martin Luther King celebrations held this weekend. Pictured are Cara Mendelsohn, Dana Bilbray, Angela Miner, and Pat Miner. A big "thank you" to all of the PTA folks out there supporting all of our schools and kids around the metroplex. If you have a school event o...



Future Nobel Prize Winner - Adewale Adewuyi!

10:41 PM Sat, Jan 19, 2008 |
Chris Coats

mlkadewaleweb2.jpgAdewale, a third grader at Boggess Elementary School placed first at his school's science fair according to his proud mother. Way to go, Adewale!

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Here's to the Fine Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity!

10:03 PM Sat, Jan 19, 2008 |
Chris Coats

mlkkappaweb.jpgThe outstanding alumni of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosted a free lunch for the public at the Douglass Community Center as part of the Martin Luther King celebration in Plano. These guys are phenomenal in every way working with youth in areas like mentoring and tutoring. They make the world a better place! Click on th...



Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Shoutout!

9:44 PM Sat, Jan 19, 2008 |
Chris Coats

mlkweb1.jpgBig shoutout to the incredible guys from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity! Pictured are Al Earnest, Carlos Harulson, and Tim Riley. This group of amazing men hosted the health fair today at the Douglass Community Center in Plano as part of the Martin Luther King celebration. They help the community by being leaders in so many ways. G...



More MLK Celebration!

9:13 PM Sat, Jan 19, 2008 |
Chris Coats

mlkdanceweb2.jpgThe flag girls from South Oak Cliff High School after strutting their stuff in the MLK Parade. Click on the link for more Martin Luther King celebration pics!

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match!

2:43 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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I love to play matchmaker! Keep reading on how you can play one on Valentine's Day courtesy of Children's Medical Center at their Bone Marrow Donor Drive. I'll be there blogging, donating, and also looking for you! Mark your calendars and click on the link to get more details:

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For Ten Years Nancy Johnson Has Been Getting Crafty with Children at Children's!

3:08 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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Nancy Johnson knows that if she goes home covered in glue and glitter then her mission was accomplished. For the past ten years this dedicated volunteer in the playroom of the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Children’s Medical Center Dallas has whipped together countless crafts with their young patients.

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Thank Marty Rendleman, Texas Star Maker for Singing Sensation Kristy Lee on American Idol!

10:17 AM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 |
Chris Coats

KristyBanner.jpgHere's major props to my friend, Marty Rendleman. Marty, was the dynamic manager behind Le Ann Rimes who brought the country singer to stardom. And even though Marty is one of the most petite women you'll come across - don't let her size fool you. She's a powerhouse with a black belt in Karate AND considered one of t...



Chris Brown Concert = Amazing!

3:08 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 |
Chris Coats

jacobycharles.jpgChris Brown and gang were phenomenal last night in concert! I've interviewed Chris different times and he's like one of those kids that is polite and grounded. Especially being a top hip hop artist, you don't see it getting to his head like so many others that I've seen it happen to. He put on an amazing show in fr...



Lil Mama - your lip gloss is poppin'

3:06 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 |
Chris Coats

lilmama3a.jpgHere's hip hop artist, Lil Mama, one of Chris Brown's opening acts who has the hit song, "Lip Gloss" mingling with her peeps. After I interviewed her, she had to put on fresh lip gloss, of course before putting on a sexy pouty pose! lilmamalipglossa.jpg >> Continue reading: Lil Mama - your lip gloss is poppin'



Holla to Brittney Francis!

2:53 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 |
Chris Coats

brittneyfrancis.jpgThe 7-year-old cutee attended the concert with her dad, Jeff and her mom, Tammy, and sisters, Christina and Kimberly. They drove all the way from Savoy for the concert with the tixs being a Christmas gift. Brittney's highlight - seeing her fave performer, Lil' Mama!

Props to Leonard Holmes for letting me...



Tyrone on Fire!

1:42 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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Here's a Dallas Morning News story I just did on Chase Oaks Church in Plano. They just opened a new hi-tech facility that has a great group of folks that are a part of it all from the senior pastor, Jeff Jones to the giving congregation. People travel miles all around the metroplex to go to church here. And as I've said ...



Give the gift of life to 8-year-old Madalyn and others!

9:38 AM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 |
Chris Coats

Cousins006kodak.jpgI've worked on many medical stories and what always comes to the forefront is the constant need year round for donating blood. The good folks at Carter BloodCare are always ready to accept donations and will put it to good use among the many patients that need it. Here's a plea for donations from Richardson resi...



Working Mom Shoutout!

12:14 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 |
Chris Coats

aparicios2.jpgHere's a working mom shoutout to Irma Ferrer who works at Aparicio's in Plano. Irma fills order after order of tacos, huevos rancheros, and tamales faster than you can say, "Holy Guacamole!" at this Plano hotspot known for its savory Mexican food. For the past 8 years she's been behind the counter, in the kitchen or fill...



Cooking with Miss Sadie!

2:02 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 |
Chris Coats

misssadie.jpgOkay Miss Sadie really does have hope that she can teach me how to cook. She is ever the optimist! Miss Sadie and Mr. Bill Bomar (pictured here with my kids and their friend) are Justin Timberlake's grandparents but I call them my dear friends. Miss Sadie cooks all sorts of yummy dishes and sweets for her family for holida...



Jessica, Leave Tony Alone!

8:56 AM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 |
Chris Coats

sheke.jpgOkay, I've known Jessica and the rest of the Simpsons since she was a teen starting in the business. And I've done many a stories with them over the years. So, much love their way. But Jess, you and Tony have been inseparable lately shopping, going to romantic dinners, the movies, and celebrating New Year's. And from what I know...



Girls Gone Wild Holiday Extravaganza!

12:00 PM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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That's what Bonnie Mathes called the holiday celebration she just spent with her sister, Debbie Little, their mother, 87-year-old Anna May Felger, and Bonnie's daughter, Stephanie Rodriguez. Last Saturday, the girls could be seen taking turns wheelin' Anna May around Gaylord as they all enjoyed a girls night out.

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ICE is PrICEless!

11:01 AM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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You still have time to check out ICE! at the Gaylord Texan that runs through Saturday, January 5th. Trust me, you will be floored by the icy wonderland of magnificent displays that were hand carved by 40 artisans from China. They worked full time for over a month sculpting 2 million pounds of ice building everything fro...



Happy Birthday, Fussey!!

9:15 AM Tue, Jan 01, 2008 |
Chris Coats

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We love you!

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