Dallas Arboretum hosts free panel discussion with education experts on Children’s Garden Opening Day

Dallas Arboretum hosts free panel discussion with education experts on Children’s Garden Opening Day

(DALLAS – Sept. 18, 2013) The Dallas Arboretum Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden opens this Saturday with a special event for teachers from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the DeGolyer Estate at the Dallas Arboretum. As part of the “Year of the Children’s Garden” initiative, the Arboretum invites math and science school teachers and anyone else interested […]

Four Rockwall campuses selected as Healthy Zone Schools

Four Rockwall campuses selected as Healthy Zone Schools

(ROCKWALL – Sept 18, 2013) United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and The Cooper Institute® are celebrating their selection of schools for the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program®, an initiative providing North Texas schools with resources to engage teachers, students and parents in a joint effort to improve community health and reduce childhood obesity. Rockwall Independent School […]

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 8, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging;  Neal […]

Friends of Rockwall Library to host fundraiser aboard Harbor Lights

ROCKWALL – Sept 17, 2013 – This year the Friends of the Rockwall County Library will kick off their annual fundraising efforts by hosting a “Sail with Scott” fundraiser on Tuesday, September 24 on the Harbor Lights docked at the lighthouse on the waterside of the Hilton Hotel. Boarding will begin at 6:45 pm. This exciting […]

Heath Community Senior Health Fair Wednesday

(Rockwall County / Heath) Sept 17, 2013 – There will be a FREE Heath Community Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive in Heath. The event is open to all seniors, family members and residents who are interested in learning more about […]

Rockwall High announces Homecoming Court

Rockwall High announces Homecoming Court

(ROCKWALL ISD – Sept 17, 2013) Rockwall High School is pleased to announce the 2013 Homecoming Court. Court members are: Freshman Princess/Prince: Claire English Corbin Martin Sophomore Princess/Prince: Chaney Garcia Walker Knight Junior Princess/Prince: Heather James Sam Edwards Homecoming Court: Back (L to R):  Kaan Toy, KC Nkalari, Will Smith, Ryan Danahy, Richard Gary Front (L […]

Rockwall County 4-H kickoff event Sept 23

(ROCKWALL COUNTY – Sept 17, 2013) Rockwall County 4-H will hold a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 23 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall. Whether you’re interested in Dog Obedience, Fashion & Sewing, Food & Nutrition, Horses, Livestock Projects, Photography, Shooting Sports or Veterinary Science, there’s a lot […]

Stevenson Elementary hosts First Responder Appreciation Day

Stevenson Elementary hosts First Responder Appreciation Day

(ROCKWALL ISD – Sept 17, 2013) Fate DPS Officer and Stevenson SRO, Casey Northcutt, joined other City of Fate DPS Officials in commemoration of September 11th, by being honored at Stevenson’s first annual “First Responder Appreciation Day”. The special honorees ate lunch with all grade levels and posed for photos alongside their emergency vehicles. Students […]

Inspire Financial Group makes special delivery

Inspire Financial Group makes special delivery

(RICHARDSON – Sept 17, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently hosted a Back-to-School Supply Drive, then hand-delivered a generous collection of backpacks, supplies and monetary donations to Community Partners of Dallas. Each year, with the help of the community, Community Partners of Dallas provides backpacks filled with age appropriate school supplies and uniforms to more than […]

Rockwall School of Music to host come-and-go reception Friday

Rockwall School of Music to host come-and-go reception Friday

(ROCKWAWLL – Sept 17, 2013) The Rockwall School of Music will host a come-and-go reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Everyone is welcome to come explore the wonderful world of music.  Bring any family members and/or friends who are interested in discovering how the Rockwall School of Music can help their musical […]