Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 28, 2016) Math anxiety is a phenomenon that math teachers everywhere observe daily all across the nation. We see anxiety almost every time a child sits down for an assessment, and it breaks our hearts. How does a child get to the point where they feel they cannot succeed at a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2016) Before you read this, go to the refrigerator or an ice chest and grab your favorite beverage. It’s time to toast our accomplishments in Rockwall County, especially if you’re a “pet person” like me. Thanks to the Rockwall City Council, our animal shelter has been saving the lives of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Staff and families of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall gathered at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor Friday, where the restaurant’s co-owners, Mike McRae and Gabe Nicolella, along with General Manger Dan Keils, presented a $5,400 check to the Y’s Angel Camp program. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds […]
(ROWLETT, TX – June 27, 2016) Kate is a senior, female Bassett Hound with a white coat and red and chestnut markings. Rose has been well loved in the past. She’s used to car rides and she’s quite the fashion-plate, with her multicolored toenail caps. She likes everyone and gets along well with other dogs. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Here’s Wiggles! Wiggles is such a fun loving girl, in case you couldn’t tell by the smile on her face. She got her name because her little tail never quits wiggling. She has done well with the others dogs in her foster home and loves the little boy there, […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 24, 2016) How should we celebrate? I’ve been chewing on this thought in view of our 40th wedding anniversary, which seems to call for something out of the ordinary. I’m amazed that “as long as we both shall live” has turned out to be quite a long time. And so much […]
(June 24, 2016) In honor of Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 26-July 2, Mosquito Joe of Garland-Rockwall is teaming up with the Dallas Red Cross to “Beat the Bloodsuckers.” Mosquitoes collect blood from us and our friends every day, without asking, but we’d rather be donating blood to a better cause. The Red Cross has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) Local Chambers from across the state of Texas gathered Monday, June 20, 2016 for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Annual Excellence Awards. The awards honor organizations for exceptional efforts in marketing, communications and media outreach. Awards are judged in seven categories: Outstanding Chamber Map, Outstanding Brochure, Outstanding Magazine […]
Celebrating Independence Day 2016 FRIDAY, JULY 1 Royse City | Celebrating Freedom Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event brings Tracy Lawrence to the stage playing an acoustic set a 7 p.m., followed by Matthew Middleton & Texas Drive. Fireworks at 9:30. Bring chairs. SATURDAY, JULY 2 Wylie | Bluegrass on Ballard FREE community event on […]