(WYLIE-May 4, 2013) Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship was honored by an official visit from United States Congressman Pete Sessions during April at the Equest facility in Wylie. Congressman Sessions was on site to learn more about the “Hooves for Heroes” program, Equest’s equine assisted therapy program for U.S. Veterans. The Congressman was personally introduced to […]
(HEATH-May 2, 2013) The Heath City Council approved a Mosquito Surveillance and Abatement Program at the April 23 City Council Meeting. While the West Nile Virus was not found in Heath last year, the City wants to be pro-active heading into the prime mosquito breeding season of spring and summer. The first step of the […]
(ROCKWALL-May 1, 2013) In conjunction with the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2013, Rockwall area residents and members of surrounding communities are invited to join any or all of the three opportunities to worship our Lord Jesus Christ and pray for America. In His name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21 […]
(ROCKWALL-April 30, 2013) The Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club has generously donated a round of golf for four at the newly renovated 18-hole golf course 2600 Champions Drive, at The Shores in Rockwall. A second raffle prize was recently added. The lucky winner will have Neat and Clean Maids of Mesquite perform their choice of […]
Contest winners announced (ROCKWALL-April 29, 2013) Rockwall County’s annual Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, kicked off at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Cain Middle School track. Heath Boy Scout Troop 314 presented the colors before the CMS Soundtrack choir, directed by Rachel Fuller, took the stage to […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 27, 2013) The Reading for Adults program of the Rockwall County Library celebrated WORLD BOOK NIGHT April 23 by distributing copies of Fahrenheit 451 to the GED preparation classes. WORLD BOOK NIGHT is an annual celebration designed to encourage love of reading books to light and non-readers. Tuesday is the second annual celebration […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 27, 2013) West Nile Virus season has started early this year. With two cases confirmed in Dallas County and one confirmed case in Hunt County it is only a matter of time before Rockwall County is affected. While each city is responsible for its own mosquito treatment plan, Rockwall County Emergency Management encourages residents to be […]
Bruce Hayward Lived Here includes cast of local principals, mayor, doctor (ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) “From an early age, I always wanted to tell stories, and movies are the most personal medium for doing so,” Alexander Pyle says enthusiastically. “A lot of young people say that they want to make movies, but what they really want […]
(FRISCO-April 27, 2013) The Frisco Area Republican Women will host heir annual Scholarship Luncheon honoring Shirley Melton Johnson, wife of Congressman Sam Johnson, at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30 at the Stonebriar Country Club. Congressman Sam Johnson will be the keynote speaker. State Representative Pat Fallon and State Representative Scott Turn will serve as Masters […]
(ROCKWALL-April 24, 2013) In Texas, spring is the season when severe weather is most likely to strike. Severe thunderstorms may form in only a matter of minutes, possibly bringing with them large hail, damaging winds, dangerous tornadoes and lightning. These storms may also produce very heavy rain, dropping several inches in the span of an […]