‘A Bug’s Life’ at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs kindergarten students recently constructed models of the insects they have been researching. Pictured with their projects, in the back row, from left, are Garrett Mitchell, Emiliano Campos, Connor Davis, and Ryan Brackett, and front row, from left, Blake Ogden, Zaria Taylor, David Luna, and Allie Lynskey. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. […]

Rays of Light gala to help special needs kids, families

Rays of Light gala to help special needs kids, families

(Dallas) Rays of Light, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization that helps special needs children and their families, will host its second annual Shine On Gala on Friday, April 27 at the Park Cities Hilton. Last year the gala raised more than $83,000. This year’s event includes a VIP cocktail hour, live auction, live band, and a […]

Watering still allowed once weekly under relaxed Stage 3 drought measures

Other water use allowed, conservation still encouraged (McKinney) March 30, 2012 – Recent record rains, updated weather projections and successful conservation efforts have helped reduce pressure on the area’s water supplies, prompting McKinney’s water supplier, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to ease Stage 3 drought restrictions effective April 1. McKinney residents and businesses […]

North Texas Municipal Water District relaxes Stage 3 water restrictions

Revised water plan allows watering once every seven days beginning April 1 (Heath) Stage 3 water restrictions will be relaxed by the City of Heath with the approval of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city’s water supplier via the City of Rockwall. As of April 1, City of Heath water customers will be […]

Laughs on the Lake to benefit Rockwall children’s charities

Laughs on the Lake to benefit Rockwall children’s charities

The Rockwall Preschool Association will present Laughs on the Lake (LOL) for Rockwall Children’s Charities, at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Allure Restaurant in Chandler’s Landing. The annual gala and silent auction will benefit the Rockwall County Library, Rockwall YMCA, The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County, The Boys and Girls Club of Rocvkwall, Helping Hands, […]

Wylie East hosts ‘Relay for Life Day’

Thursday, April 4 will be Relay for Life Day at Wylie East High School. All students that wish to take part may donate a dollar to Relay for Life during lunches Monday-Wednesday. The student will get a sticker and that sticker will allow the student to wear jeans and WEHS Spirit Shirt on Thursday. All […]

Park Place Volvo only Texas dealership to win President’s Club Award

Park Place Volvo has been named a 2011 recipient of the Volvo President’s Club Award. The Volvo President’s Club, in its eighth year, acknowledges outstanding performances of the top 10 percent of U.S. Volvo retailers. Park Place is one of only 35 Volvo dealerships nationwide, and the only dealership in Texas, to receive the prestigious […]

Aspasians Spring Arts & Crafts Show coming (VIDEO)

Aspasians Spring Arts & Crafts Show coming (VIDEO)

Video: Aspasians.com. Music by Jason Castro. For more than 25 years, the philanthropic women’s group known as The Aspasians has hosted the Aspasians Arts and Crafts Fair bi-annually on Rockwall’s historic downtown square. The 2012 spring fair, slated for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, will feature popular favorites and several new additions, […]

Frisco Arts Fever gala features disco, casino party

Frisco Arts Fever gala features disco, casino party

Frisco Square Development announces the Frisco Arts Fever Fundraising Gala 2012 from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 31 at Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 North Dallas Parkway in Frisco. All proceeds benefit the arts in Frisco. This special fundraising event is a 1970’s style disco and casino night called Frisco Arts Fever. Tickets cost $100 […]