Discover regional American Indian culture at Frisco Heritage Museum (Frisco) April 5, 2012 ~ As a leader of one of the most powerful Indian tribes in American history, many have said Quanah Parker, the last chief of the Comanches, was a true Texas hero. Photos that chronicle his life as he learned to blend two […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a brown bag luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Chamber office. American National Bank Vice President Lou Johnson, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, will speak on how “Your Bank Has Changed.” Johnson manages ANB’s Trust Department and […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Gonzales Insurance, Farmers Agent. Whether you’re looking for auto, homeowners, life, or speciality coverage, Gonzales Insurance will help you select the right products to fit your insurance needs. Gonzales Insurance believes in keeping you informed and aware of Farmers insurance products. It is […]
First in a 4-part series on Animal Safety One may ask, What exactly is Animal Safety? Many say it’s knowing simple first aid or even the way you care for your pet. There is one way most fail to talk about and explain with children. How do you approach a dog? How do you react […]
Bite into some serious barbecue benefiting the American Cancer Society and the Rockwall Relay for Life. The fundraising lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7 in the American National Bank parking lot at the corner of Ridge Road and Horizon in Rockwall. BBQ provided on behalf of the Pat Grady […]
Grab the family for some good, old-fashioned fun this spring. North Texas Kids Magazine and Sci-Tech Discovery Center are presenting a Free Family Field Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the Frisco Discovery Center, located at 8004 North Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034. This fun-filled event will feature some field day favorites […]
(Rockwall High School) Amidst the weather turbulence of yesterday (March 3), the Rockwall High School Theatre Arts Department advanced to area competition with the production of The Elephant Man. Rockwall and Highland Park will compete again along with other schools on Saturday, April 14 at Plano West High School. Individual awards that were presented included […]
A local “specific-purpose” political action committee has surfaced in Heath, Texas in the wake of the city’s first referendum regarding the “legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only.” Heath F-O-R PAC is in favor of this measure which will appear on the May 12, 2012 ballot as a Special Election along with […]
(Frisco) Arts in the Square, the juried Fine Arts festival held March 31 and April 1 in Frisco Square, awarded blue ribbons to 13 outstanding artists across several categories. This year 124 of the best national and regional artists from across the country participated, and artists and visitors were impressed with the very well thought-out festival […]
(Rockwall ISD) Fifth grade students at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School recently participated in the Sons of The American Revolution poster contest. This year’s topic was the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Sam Wigley won first place for his art work and his poster went on to the state competition. Sam was awarded $100, a certificate, and […]