Middle school golfer raises $5,000 in ‘Kids Play FORE Kids’ scramble

(Garland ISD) September 13, 2012 – Only 12 years old, Holden Wisener already has his future figured out. He wants to become a professional golfer, playing on par with Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. The Brandenburg Academy sixth grader appears to be well on his way, practicing almost every day after school until […]

RCP Players entertain Friends of Rockwall County Library

RCP Players entertain Friends of Rockwall County Library

(Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – A talented troupe from the Rockwall Community Playhouse entertained a full room at the first meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library.  Pamela Whitaker, a director of RCP productions, introduced vocalists and dancers who presented selections from current, past and future shows. RCP opens its 17th season on September […]

HeartChase: community event to fight heart disease, stroke

Team registration underway, sponsorships still available Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – For people who enjoy friendly competition, the American Heart Association’s HeartChase is a community event that provides a fun new way to support a great cause, and it’s coming to Rockwall from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 20, at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Think Amazing […]

Cat adoption fees lowered at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Cat adoption fees lowered at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Through Saturday, September 22 To make room at the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Friends of Rowlett Animals is sponsoring adoptions for all cats in the Shelter, reducing fees to $25 ($5 for seniors). They are in urgent need of at least 10 cat adoptions this next week. They also have reduced fees for some VIP pets […]

Sip, savor, stomp at Grapevine’s 26th annual Grapefest

Sip, savor, stomp at Grapevine’s 26th annual Grapefest

(Grapevine) September 12, 2012 – Whether you’re looking to sip some delicious Texas, West Coast or international wines and premium craft beers, savor the delicious festival food or stomp your way to victory at GrapeStomp, the 26th Annual GrapeFest is the place to be for family-friendly festival fun this September. The festival opens Thursday, September […]

North Texas Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month

North Texas Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month

PAINT THE TOWN ORANGE ‘DALLAS’ star Jesse Metcalfe, city officials, volunteers call on North Texans to ‘Get Fed Up with Hunger’ (Dallas) September 11, 2012 – Beginning month-long celebrations for its 30th anniversary of filling tables and improving lives, the North Texas Food Bank recently kicked-off Hunger Action Month with a hard-hitting new campaign calling on the […]

Chamber welcomes Key Element Media

(Rockwall) September 11, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 11 for Key Element Media. Key Element Media is an experienced web and graphic design company based in Rockwall serving the surrounding Dallas area since 2003. They provide quality, custom web and graphic solutions. Services  include web […]

Wylie East Sapphires to host Jr Jewels Dance Clinic

September 11, 2012 – The Wylie East High School Sapphires will present the much-anticipated Junior Jewels / Future Raiders Dance Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the WEHS gymnasium. The clinic is open to girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants will enjoy learning a dance routine, performing with the […]

Do dogs dream?

Do dogs dream?

Dear Sassy, Does my dog dream when he sleeps? Signed, Dreamer Dear Dreamer, Most dog owners have watched their beloved dog’s feet twitch or make running motions in their sleep.  My dad used to say our dog was “chasing rabbits” in his sleep.  Some dogs (uh hum..Sassy) also appear to talk in their sleep with […]

Rockwall Women’s League to host kickoff meeting

(Rockwall) September 10, 2012 – Rockwall Women’s League kicks off their new year this Friday, Sept 14,2012 at 9 a.m. at the home of Cindy Bledsoe, 1712 Bison Meadows in Heath. The Rockwall Women’s League welcomes anyone interested in serving the community to become a member of this great group of ladies. Their commitments is […]