By Editor on Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 23, 2013) Sixth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary have been studying forces and motion. Using this knowledge, they built their own roller coasters to demonstrate acceleration, velocity, potential and kinetic energy and calculated the speed. After testing the coasters they decided to share their experience with the other students on the campus […]
By Editor on Good Cause, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The annual business meeting of the Friday Study Club was held in the home of JoAnn Loftis on January 19. Reading of the by-laws and election of officers were completed. The Friday Study Club is the oldest women’s organization in Rockwall, having been founded in 1919. The first president of the Club […]
By Editor on Good Cause, Good Living, Rowlett
(ROWLETT-January 22, 2013)The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission presents its annual Rowlett Writing Contest. All entries are due by Monday, April 29. Entries should be mailed or dropped off to the Rowlett Public Library at 3900 Main Street in Rowlett. Divisions include Youth (grades 1 through 12) and Adult (18 years and older). Categories Short Works […]
By Editor on Good Times, Grapevine
Sweetheart Wine Trail, romantic dinners & live entertainment highlight Grapevine’s offerings (GRAPEVINE-January 22, 2013) – Love is in the air in Grapevine this Valentine’s Day! On February 9 and 10, experience Grapevine’s Sweetheart Wine Trail. Participants receive three wine tastings at each participating winery tasting room, a large souvenir wine glass, food samplings and gift […]
By Editor on Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL ISD-January 22, 2013) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Spelling Bee for grades 4-6 on January 11. Congratulations to fifth grader Paige Carsia for winning first place; and to fifth grader Blake Lewis for being the runner up; and to all of the students who participated. Submitted by Laurie Walton, Nebbie Williams. […]
By Editor on Good Business, Good Cause, Plano, Richardson, Sachse, Wylie
(January 22, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently delivered bins and crates overflowing with groceries to Minnie’s Food Pantry. The food items were collected during the company’s Christmas party – a perfect time for giving and something that Inspire Financial employees look forward to doing each year. Minnie’s Food Pantry is one of […]
By Editor on Heath, Rockwall, Royse City
(ROCKWALL-January 2, 2013) Daddies and their daughters ages 2-12 will enjoy dinner, dessert, dancing, contest prizes, a photo booth and more at the annual Princess & Papa Wonderland Ball from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Mothers invited for ‘Mommy Minutes’ from 5 to 5:30 p.m. […]
By Editor on Good Cause, Good Living, Good Times, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City
Application deadline Feb. 4 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The Rockwall Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session of the Citizens Police Academy. Pick up an application at the Rockwall Police Department or submit one online at rockwallpolice.org. The online application is located under the forms and information section of the website. Applications are due […]
By Editor on Good Living, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL-January 21, 2013) Fourth grader Sydney Hail from United Elite Gymnastics & Cheer of Rockwall was the winner of the “WOW” Award at the Spirit Celebration Cheerleading competition recently held in Galveston. The two day Galveston Island Nationals Championship was hosted in the Moody Gardens convention center with over one thousand cheer participants. This prestigious […]
By Editor on Good Cause, Good Pets, Heath, Rockwall, Royse City
(ROCKWALL-January 21, 2013) Trixie is stirring up controversy. Her health chart states that she’s about nine or ten years old. But she has the energy of a two-year-old. Whether it’s going for a walk or playing with other dogs, this adorable little dog is always ready to go. At the end of the day, she […]