Come to First Baptist Church Rockwall at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 for a free preview of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The Men’s Ministry at FBC will host the 13-week financial planning course beginning Sunday, Sept. 11. Classes will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doug McCain will lead the study. The cost is […]
(Rowlett) Join other creative people in appreciation of the arts with Artists Round Texas monthly programs at the Rowlett Community Centre, the fourth Tuesday of every month. The Aug. 23 program will feature Brian Evans, a talented wood turner, who will show his work and discuss the technique used to create beautiful art pieces out of wood. The […]
(Rowlett) The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals will host the third annual Pooch Plunge from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Wet Zone Family Waterpark, 5304 Main Street in Rowlett. The cost is $5 per dog; humans get in free. Each dog need rabies tags or proof of […]
(Rockwall) A talented cast of more than 40 local performers will take the stage this weekend as Rockwall Summer Musicals’ presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” The show is expected to draw an even larger crowd than the Rockwall Summer Musicals’ recent production of “The Sound of Music,” which is estimated to have been seen by […]
(Frisco) Whether you boogie down on the dance floor or prefer to watch others cut the rug, the Senior Center at Frisco Square is the place to be on the second Saturday of every month. The newly expanded 17,000 square foot facility brings in live entertainment for a dance event designed especially for Frisco’s senior […]
How about a woman going to a spa with business partners or colleagues? See what focus groups had to say, and learn more about the joint project between the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Woman University’s Small Business Institute, in collaboration with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and the Metropolitan Black Chamber, that aims […]
(Wylie) Beginning the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 22, Wylie ISD students will be allowed to bring their own Internet-enabled devices to school. This includes laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPod Touches and any device that meets minimum system requirements. The implementation of the MyWyFi program includes all students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students who […]
In Wylie, these chicks sought relief in the swimming pool. Thanks to a forum post at backyardchickens.com, we also tried this tip for helping backyard chickens survive the heat: create a make-shift air conditioner for the coop. Construct the A/C unit out of a light-colored, rectangular, plastic trash can. Lay the trash can on its side, preferably […]
Reading For Adults changes the world, one word at a time…(Rockwall) Registration is underway throughout August for the Rockwall County Library Reading For Adult program. With an anticipated student body of nearly 300 adults, the RFA is planning for another exciting year of community education. The Rockwall County Library RFA program provides free educational support […]
This weekend, my 11-year-old granddaughter, Molly Kate, and I took advantage of some of the tremendous opportunities offered in Rockwall. On Friday night, we were welcomed by The First United Methodist Church to enjoy “The Music Man” – produced, directed, costumed, decorated and acted by their talented youth and adult membership. I was pleased that […]