Cullins Lake Pointe students turn bread into…Texas

(Rockwall ISD) October 9, 2012 – Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fourth graders rotated classes last week and did fun activities after learning about the State Fair of Texas. Mrs. Luff’s class used a piece of bread to create their own state of Texas! Pictured here are Kayla Rambo and Samantha Lee. Shared by Kristie Leavell, Rockwall […]

Join Rowlett Exchange Club’s Olympic Dream Christmas Parade

(Rowlett) October 9, 2012 – The Rowlett Exchange Club proudly invites you to be a part of our 26th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2012. This year we are honoring the people that have participated in the Olympics past and present.  The Grand Marshall will be Sammy Walker, who is a past Olympian. […]

Frisco plumber wins ‘best of’ award for second year

(Frisco) October 9, 2012 – Frisco based Legacy Plumbing Inc. is the proud recipient of the 2012 FriscoStyle Magazine Best of Business Award for the second straight year. Legacy Plumbing was recognized alongside eight other businesses in the 10th Annual FriscoStyle Best of Business Awards. Like last year, the Frisco plumbing company received the award […]

Great ‘Night Out’ in Rockwall

Rockwall Police Department Drug Return October 9, 2012 – Rockwall police collected 225 pounds of old and unwanted prescription drugs that filled 10 boxes during the Sept. 29th Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, a national event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program provides residents the opportunity to turn in their expired or unwanted […]

Free financial education workshops offered

October 8, 2012 – Did you know – YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosts FREE financial education workshops in your community? Check out what’s happening this month; click on the image to enlarge to see a full schedule of classes. Thanks to Deanne McCarty for sharing this news.  To submit your news and events, email . […]

Shannon Elementary students get a lesson in fun at State Fair

Big Memories with Big Tex (Rockwall ISD) October 8, 2012 – Carman Dennard, a sixth grade teacher at Shannon Elementary School, met up with some of her students at the State Fair of Texas on Rockwall ISD Fair Day. Standing with Big Tex are teacher Carman Dennard and students Molly Berry, McKinlee Reynolds, Sidney Harrison,  Daniel […]

Discounted mammogram special at Texas Health Presbyterian

October 8, 2012 – In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and the Rockwall Women’s Imaging and Breast Center are offering a discounted mammogram special. The $100 special is available to uninsured patients and includes the radiology fee. Payment must be made at the time of service by cash, check […]

Meet Wilma, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Wilma, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 8, 2012 – This youngster has quickly become a Beatles fanatic. Wilma’s favorite song is “All You Need is Love.” All she asks is “Love Me Do,” and if you say “I Will,” she’ll add a “P.S. I Love You.” When your neighbors see you with this beautiful small dog, they’re sure to say “She […]

Look what’s up at Celina Balloon Festival

Look what’s up at Celina Balloon Festival

Hot air balloons, rocket demos, RC air show, Rocketman Dan Schlund, helicopter rides, skydiving stunts… September 30, 2o12 – The Celina Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day is soaring to new heights! Held October 26-27, this event will include high-flying sky events including hot air balloons, helicopter rides, colorful kites, and RC Demo air show, […]

Women’s Business E-nitiative presents Empowerment Luncheon

October 7, 2012 – The Women’s Business E-nitiative Steering Committee will host the October Empowerment Luncheon with The Etiquette Expert, Joy Weaver, speaking on “How To Play Hardball with your Soft Skills.” In a world where we have advanced more technologically than socially, where rudeness runs rampant, Joy Weaver will polish you into the reality that […]