Sponsors sought for Development Youth Rodeo Association

June 1, 2013 – Has your child or a youth you know ever been interested in rodeo or learning more about horses and riding?  Can you imagine trying to play a game or sport such as baseball without ever practicing before a game?  In order to become better at sports you have to practice, the […]

4-H horse club makes Rockin’ donation to help with Oklahoma disaster relief

(Rockwall County) June 1, 2013 – Members of the Rockwall County 4-H Rockin’ Riders  –  a horse club dedicated to teaching, sharing and learning new skills through equine involvement – recently voted on how to spend the proceeds they’ve earned from fundraising efforts over the past year. Members decided to send a $500 check, in […]

Garland police officer rescues kitten stuck under SUV

June 1, 2013 – We have all heard about how firemen rescue kittens from trees.  Well, Motorcycle Officer R.P. Clark of the Garland Police Department is credited with rescuing a kitten from underneath a Kia Soul. Last week, Officer Clark observed a pickup suddenly stop in the roadway in the area of Plano Road and Walnut […]

Hobert Pools makes a splash with Chamber ribbon cutting

(Rockwall) May 31, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Hobert Pools with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Hobert Pools is “Your Total Pool Company.” They have been in the Dallas area for the past 38 years and have built more than 11,000 pools. What makes Hobert Pools unique is their construction. They […]

Rockwall Helping Hands awarded United Way grants

(Rockwall County) May 31, 2013 – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has awarded Rockwall County Helping Hands  a three-year Community Impact Grant of $90,000 for the Health Center of Helping Hands.  In addition, RCHH also received a $40,000 annual Basic Needs grant for the Emergency Assistance Program. United Way’s mission is to change lives through […]

Meet the 2013-14 Stingerette officers

(Rockwall ISD) May 31, 2013 – Introducing the 2013-14 Rockwall Stingerette officers. Captain- Julie Dickerson First Lieutenant- Elisha White Lieutenant- Savannah Miller Lieutenant- Mikayla Burns Lieutenant- Lindsay Kneedler Lieutenant- Riley Eidson Lieutenant- Emma Cox Lieutenant- Kara Killingsworth Lieutenant- Taylor Minty Source: RockwallISD.com To share your good news and events, email .

SpringFest Saturday to benefit McLendon-Chisholm fire dept

SpringFest Saturday to benefit McLendon-Chisholm fire dept

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM-May 31, 2013) McLendon-Chisholm will host  its Annual Spring Fest on Saturday, June 1st next to McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1248 S. Highway 205. Come join the family fun and festivities, from 1 to 7 p.m. There will be vendors, a live DJ, water slide, bounce house, an obstacle course for the kids, a silent auction, […]

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Learn, build and play…with LEGO bricks (ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) Many of today’s parents and teachers realize that in order for our nation to raise up the next generation of innovators and critical thinkers, there must be an increased emphasis on STEM education – the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Kevin and Natalie Shepherd, […]

Grand opening party for Royse City Boys & Girls Club Saturday

(Royse City) May 30, 2013 – Join the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County on Saturday, June 1 as they celebrate the grand opening of the Royse City Boys & Girls Club, in the detached Girls Gym at Ruth Cherry Intermediate School, 1400 FM 1777 in Royse City, 75189. The program begins at 2 […]

College and Career Day at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) May 30, 2013 – Dobbs Elementary fifth grader Layne Miller (left) explains to classmate Chase Barnett (right) just what she will have to do to prepare for her chosen career in veterinary medicine as an equine specialist.  This included researching her college of choice. Dobbs fifth grade students recently completed a career research […]