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Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick
Fun fishing at Towne Lake Trout Derby in McKinney
The McKinney Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host its annual Trout Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25. The annual event will be held in the East Pavilion at Towne Lake, 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway. More than 4,000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked into Towne Lake for the derby. The […]
God’s not-so-random acts of encouragement
My friend has experienced God’s very present help in trouble. But Ann has a problem. After seeing so many signs and wonders, she worries that people might not believe her testimony. Last year proved the most difficult one of Ann’s life. A corporate calamity loomed overhead for months on end. Meanwhile, both her parents’ health […]
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for USA Mobile Drug Testing
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 16 for USA Mobile Drug Testing of Dallas. The company provides mobile drug testing for anyone, anytime, anywhere – as well as background checks and other services. Visit them at USAMDT.com/Dallas or call them at 214-284-0695. Submitted by Paula Kerr; edited for publication by Blue […]
Relay co-chair’s passion leads way to $150,000 goal
Rockwall Relay for Life, April 27-28 (Rockwall) Mindy Brence is the kind of person you immediately want to have as your best friend. Vivacious and full of fun, this year’s Relay For Life co-chair is enthusiastic about reaching their stretch goal of $150,000. “I think Carla Brooks, my Relay co-chair, thought I was crazy, but […]
Clowns to make pre-show visit as Royse City brings all new Kelly Miller Circus to town
There is going to be a lot of clowning around going on in the area on Monday, March 12. That’s because the husband-and-wife clown team of David and Sherri Shepard will be stopping by to provide children with a sneak peak of the Kelly Miller Circus’ upcoming shows on March 26, sponsored by the Royse […]
Rockwall County spelling champ heads to regional bee
The Dallas Morning News sponsored the Rockwall County Spelling Bee on Feb. 7, 2012. The contest was open to all students in fourth through eighth grade in Rockwall County. Campus winners from Rockwall ISD elementary schools, middle schools and from HEAR (Home Education Associational Resources, Inc) participated in the event. HEAR student Sudeshna Pontula was […]
Reduced adoption fees during Empty the Shelter Day, Feb. 18
(Rowlett) The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals would like to invite you to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. In their efforts to reduce the homeless pet population, they are hosting an “Empty the Shelter” Adoptathon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Rowlett […]
Lake Lore: learn the story behind the construction of Lake Ray Hubbard
The Rockwall County Historical Foundation Brown Bag Lecture series resumed at the historic, downtown Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 10. Program chair, Sheri Fowler, presented information about the location and significance of historical markers throughout the County. A handout will be available at the next Lecture for individuals in attendance who want to explore locations personally. […]
Call for volunteers for Arts in the Square
(Frisco) Feb. 14, 2012 – Arts in the Square organizers are seeking volunteers for the 3rd annual arts festival in Frisco Square, March 31 and April 1, 2012. Volunteers are needed to support this event in many ways. Interested adults and students age 16 or older, who enjoy serving the Frisco community and the arts, are […]