Parasailing season opens on Ray Hubbard

(LAKE RAY HUBBARD, THE HARBOR – April 6, 2013)  Parasailing the Harbor has officially opened  its 2013 season of high adventure on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Chute ‘n The Breeze departs near the lighthouse at The Harbor, offering single, tandem or triple flights that are fun for the whole family. SEASON OPENING SPECIAL  Throughout April, owner/operator […]

Music, wine tasting in memory of Chef Paul at 96 West Winery

(WYLIE-April 6, 2013)96 West Winery in Wylie and Bikers Against Cancer present singer/songwriter Erick Murphy to the stage beginning at noon Saturday, April 27. The afternoon of wine tasting and music will benefit cancer research and PanCan.org, in memory of Chef Paul Jordan, who recently lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul Henry Jordan was […]

Garland ISD, Rowlett Chamber welcomes Young Entrepreneurs Academy

(ROWLETT-April 5, 2013) The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA!, is an innovative program that guides students through the process of starting their own real business. Rowlett Chamber of Commerce by way of the Rowlett Chamber Foundation is excited to announce the start of the YEA! program at Rowlett High School. YEA! is a groundbreaking program that […]

Rowlett Chamber names Business of the Month

(ROWLETT-April 4, 2013) It is with great pleasure the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes Flat Rate Printing and Promotions as its Business of the Month for April 2013. Ambassador Chair James Williams presented the plaque to owner Tracey Allred.  In the picture with Tracey is her family Brenna, Charles and June. FLAT RATE PRINTING & […]

Rockwall County Kiwanis kicks off Food for Kids program

(ROCKWALL-April 4, 2013) After months of preparation, and a $1,000 donation from Walmart, the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club has prepared and distributed 200 meals for needy children in Rockwall County. Initially partnering with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, The Kiwanis Club held it’s March 19 meeting at the Boys and Girls club to assemble […]

City of Heath honored as Top Recycler

Next Free E-Waste Collection offered April 13 (HEATH, April 3, 2013) The City of Heath was recognized by the Environmental Co-Op for being a Top Recycler among area cities. Heath residents turned in more than 27,600 pounds of electronic waste at two Co-Op Collection Events hosted in 2012. Residents can build on this success by […]

Millennial Kids Couture launches program

(FRISCO – April 2, 2013) Frisco-based Millennial Kids Couture, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit teaching children ages 8-18 the fundamentals of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through Fashion Design, launched their program on March 28 at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce in downtown Frisco. Rosalyn J. Leigh, Founder and Director of Millennial Kids Couture, will […]

Rockwall Youth Fair April 3-6

(ROCKWALL-April 2, 2013) The Rockwall FFA and 4-H Youth Fair gets underway Wednesday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, April 6 at the Rockwall ISD Ag Center, 875 Riding Club Road. LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 3 Noon to 5pm: Shop Project Show 6pm: Livestock Judging Contest Friday, April 5 5pm: Show in the following […]

Inspire Financial Group hops into service

Inspire Financial Group hops into service

Employees collect candy, donate Easter baskets to Community Partners of Dallas  (April 1, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently hosted an Easter Basket Drive. They donated dozens of beautifully decorated Easter baskets – overflowing with candy and other special treats – to Community Partners of Dallas. Each year, the Community Partners of Dallas’ goal is […]