(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Veterans of WWII are invited to be the honored guests at Friends of the Rockwall County Library at the September 10th meeting. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW Coordinator, is the featured speaker at the 11:00 a.m. meeting held in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Honor Flight DFW […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Linda Robinson, USO Honor Flight Coordinator for Dallas/Fort Worth will be the featured speaker for the September 10th meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Her topic, “Defenders of Freedom” will give details about the Honor Flights for DFW area World War II veterans. The public is invited to attend. […]
(Royse City) August 19, 2013 – Royse City Cub Scout Pack 1401 is reaching out to local businesses, organizations and individuals for donations and sponsorships to help them acquire much needed camping equipment, a camping trailer, uniforms, pack T-shirts, event fees and camping fees for badge requirements. “Our pack continues to grow and we continue to learn […]
(Rowlett) August 19, 2013 – Jackie Cox, emergency services director at Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, was recently named a 2013 South Region Nursing Excellence regional finalist by Nurse.com. Cox is a finalist in the staff/patient management category, one of six categories for the award. The Nursing Excellence Awards honor superior nurses in regions […]
(Rockwall) August 2, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2013-2014 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Students wishing to be considered must be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city limits of the City of Rockwall. The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – This is no fantasy. Your life will be nothing but rainbows and unicorns when this happy little dog is near. Kibbee is a roly-poly bundle of sweetness and light. He’s a complete failure as a chihuahua, since he’s always smiling, friendly and patient. When Kibbee’s face lights up, you’ll know you’ll never […]
August 18, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Plano Family YMCA 2013-14 Preschool Program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. Children age 3 to 5 will enjoy lessons in math and counting, science, pre-phonics, letters, colors and shapes, arts and crafts, weather and the seasons, calendars, character building, cooking, nutrition, Spanish and sign language. “We […]
(Denton) August 18, 2013 – Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton hosted a gala grand-opening celebration Aug. 10 for both its Isle of the Heart and its Hudson Courtyard. The gazebo and courtyard are available for small parties, especially weddings. More than 30 people attended the party, which was […]
August 18, 2013 – Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale will offer a lecture 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, about steps people can take to avoid knee pain and damage. Dr. Jeff Zhao, an orthopedic surgeon, will share advice and discuss treatment options. There is no charge for the lecture. It will be in the […]
(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – Brenden Staley was declared Rockwall’s Mayor for a Day on Aug. 16 by Rockwall Mayor David Sweet. Brenden received the honor by attending a fundraiser for a fireman killed in the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion. Mayor Brenden toured City Hall, Fire station #1, the Rockwall Police Department & Rockwall […]