Meet Rockwall’s resident beauty queen. Ariana is a stunning kitty. She’s no prima donna, though. She’s incredibly gentle and affectionate. She tested positive for feline leukemia, which means she needs to be an indoor-only kitty. Plus, she needs to be an only kitty unless you have other cats with the same disease. Once you discover […]
Sons of the American Revolution recognize Rockwall hero (Rockwall) April 16, 2012 – Deputy Keven Rowan of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department was named a Rockwall Hero by the Sons of the American Revolution last week. Deputy Rowan has received local, area, and national recognition for saving the lives of two young women who were […]
First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall will host a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, featuring the congregation’s bell choir playing an eclectic mix of music both secular and sacred. This will include songs by The Beatles, Andrew Lloyd Weber, and John Philip Susa. Additional musical support will be provided by the choir, soloists, guitarists, and pipe organ. […]
Anticipation is building as WAG, Wylie Acting Group for Children, prepares to present Charlotte’s Web on stage at the Wylie East High School Auditorium, 3000 Wylie East Drive. The show opens at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, with additional performances at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21. The show is sponsored in part by […]
TSA PreP™ can ease your way through airport To help business flyers and other frequent travelers expedite their airport security screenings, the U.S. Transportation Safety Administration introduced TSA PreP™, which pre-screens individuals who volunteer to participate. Certain frequent flyers on Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, as well as certain members of the U.S. Customs and […]
The tragic grounding of the Costa Concordia along the coast of Italy earlier this year may have you wondering about safety on your next cruise. Cruising is one of the safest of all types of leisure activities and means of transportation. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, “While any accident involving loss of human […]
(Rockwall ISD) Rockwall Quest Academy Choice High School students gathered and donated household items, clothes and food for Rockwall county families. The project was a partnership with the Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution that benefits the people of Texas. The Rockwall CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helped identify families in need. Thanks to Adi […]
Part 9 of Maren Schmidt’s 10 part series on Parents as Leaders Effective leaders empower the whole person to do the whole job of self-leadership and management. Epictetus said it well over two thousand years ago, “No man is free who is not master of himself.” In order to help others help themselves, we have […]
(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – In a proclamation read by Judge Jerry Hogan, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court designated April 8-14 as National Library Week in Rockwall County. Kathleen Broze, president of Friends of the Library, and 2011 Hartman Award recipient Carolyn Duckworth presented Judge Hogan a facsimile check for $255,679.20 representing the value of volunteer […]
Adoption fees lowered now through Saturday, April 21 To make room at the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAs) is sponsoring several adoptions, reducing fees to $25 ($5 for seniors) on VIP pets, including all black dogs and cats, and senior pets. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current vaccinations, de-worming and disease testing. Plus, […]