Lone Star Shootout to draw 100 lacrosse teams

(Lewisville) October 27, 2012 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Lone Star Shootout, the premier lacrosse event in North Texas, will be held Nov. 17-18 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event is expected to draw more than 100 teams at all levels of competition, and in 2011 featured a special appearance by the United States […]

Scare on the Square today

(Rockwall) October 27, 2012 –  Celebrate small town charm and wholesome family fun at Rockwall’s Scare on the Square, hosted by Rockwall Old Town Shoppes, Friends of Downtown and Main Street. Enjoy trick or treating, a costume contest, face painting, pumpkin painting and games from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Rockwall. To share your […]

Justice Nancy Beaty inducted into College of Justice Court Judges

(Rockwall County) October 27, 2012 – The Honorable Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 of Rockwall County was recently inducted into the Texas Justice Court Judges Association College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Nancy Beaty was […]

East Trinity Lodge to host blood drive benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

(Rockwall) October 26, 2012 –  East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 will host a blood drive Saturday, November 3, benefiting patients of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. The community is encouraged to drop by  between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. when Carter BloodCare will be onsite to collect blood donations. The Lodge is located at 104 S. Goliad […]

Local resident in running to perform at Jingle Bell Ball with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber

Cast your vote for Travis McClung October 26, 2012 – Rockwall-Heath’s very own Travis McClung has been placed by producers in an online competition called Z100’s Hometown Hero of New York City. The winner with the most votes will perform at Z100’s “JingleBall 2012,” along with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, The Wanted, and others. To vote […]

Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor Saturday

(Rockwall) October 3, 2012 – Have a ghoulish good time Saturday, October 27 at The Harbor with carnival games, bounce houses, music, entertainment and a costume contest. The spookiness begins at 6 p.m. To share your news and events, email .  

Dobbs ‘nerds’ are drug-free

(Rockwall ISD) October 26, 2012 – Culminating a week of celebrating being drug-free with the Red Ribbon campaign,  Dobbs Elementary students dressed up as nerds for “Nerd Day.” Dobbs fifth grade teacher Jay Fisher joined in the fun by dressing up, too! Standing with him are third grade “nerds” (from left) Ryan Manning, Jillian Maggio, Hanna […]

McCarthy completes intricate, concrete-designed Dallas City Performance Hall

Theatre on its way to be being named Texas’ first LEED Silver Performing Art Facility (Dallas) October 26, 2012 – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a Texas builder for 33 years, recently completed the Dallas City Performance Hall, a 124,000-square-foot multi-phase theatre facility. Kicked off by a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September to celebrate the official opening, theatre […]

Kraddick supporters top $500,000 mark in Kidd’s Kids Day Donations

Nationwide fundraiser helps send 55 special children and families on Disney dream vacation (Dallas) October 25, 2012 – Kidd Kraddick, host of the most-listened-to morning program in America, announced that more than $533,000 was raised during last Wednesday’s annual Kidd’s Kids Day to send 55 terminally/chronically ill and physically challenged children and their families to […]

Name brand fashion, accessories, footwear at Montage Apparel

(Rockwall) October 25, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Montage Apparel, located at 2845 Ridge Road, Studio 217. Montage is a boutique for fashion conscious men and women. Their target market is from teens to mid-age adults, carrying a variety of brands to offer an ever-changing mix […]