WYLIE (January 7, 2014) Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship is proud to announce that CDR Jeff Hensley, U.S. Navy (ret.) has been awarded the 2013 Congressional Veteran Commendation presented by Congressman Sam Johnson. The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nominations-based program designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of residents of the Third Congressional […]
ROCKWALL (January 6, 2014) Now that the New Year has arrived, it’s a great time to give yourself an image makeover. Dottie is here to help. Imagine yourself strutting down the street with this sleek beauty by your side. Now visualize the reaction. Cars will stop, neighbors will gawk and you’ll be the center of attention. Are […]
What’s new at the Forney Gallery of the Arts? FORNEY (January 6, 2014) Forney Arts Council presents the paintings of Michael Gillespie and Ron Stephens through February 14 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street in Historic Downtown Forney. An artist reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January […]
ROCKWALL (January 6, 2014) The Friday Study Club met in December for its last meeting of 2013 in the home of Virginia “Jinksie” Patton. Martha Baker and Ruth Willis served as co-hostesses. President June Frawley conducted a short business meeting at which time the Club voted unanimously in favor of a minor change to its […]
ROCKWALL (January 4, 2013) Congratulations to Diane Porter on being recognized as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month. Diane is co-owner of Weight Off for Life, which is in its 6th year with an office in Rockwall as well as in Dallas, Texas. Weight Off for Life’s first office was within the […]
Rockwall Master Gardeners Association hosts 2014 gardening class series ROCKWALL (January 4, 2014) Gardening is a pleasing pastime and filling your garden with plants you started yourself from seeds simply doubles the pleasure. If you think that growing from seed is difficult and takes too much time and equipment, the steps and tips taught in […]
HEATH (January 4, 2013) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2013, including Detective Brian Burton, who was named Employee of the Year. “Brian has demonstrated exemplary service to the citizens of Heath since joining us in 2003,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “He has fulfilled many key roles and responsibilities […]
Complimentary session for grades 3-6 this Friday ROCKWALL (January 4, 2013) Rockwall School of Music is hosting a new class students in grades 3 through 6, entitled Introduction to Musical Theatre. A complimentary session of this Musical Theatre class will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 10th at the Rockwall School Music, 749 […]
ROCKWALL (January 4, 2013) Auditions for the Rockwall Community Playhouse production of Steel Magnolias will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 15th at RCP, located at 609 E. Rusk St., just off of the square in downtown Rockwall. The show has six female roles – “two older, two younger, and two in between.” Auditioners will […]
(January 1, 2014) “But, Daddy, I don’t want to go!” Moving from one event to another are difficult parenting and teaching situations. Our children are involved and concentrating on an activity, then life gets in the way. It’s bath time. It’s bed time. Preschool is over. Daycare is closing. It’s time to get in the […]