(February 9, 2013) On February 15, small near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14 will fly so close to Earth that it will pass inside the ring of geosynchronous weather and communications satellites. The flyby of asteroid 2012 DA14 is the closest ever predicted Earth approach for an object this large. If it impacted the Earth, this asteroid […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 8, 2013) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary girls who won their school Penny-Votes on their awesome Gingerbread house, decided to give all the Penny-Vote earnings to Patriot Paws. Patriot Paws is a Rockwall-based nonprofit organization that trains and provides service dogs at no charge to disabled American veterans and other with mobile disabilities in order […]
(ADDISON-February 8, 2013) Dads Day at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison is a time where fathers of fourth graders join their students for lunch, learning and fellowship in the classroom. Each student has the opportunity to show off to their dad and display their recent projects, accomplishments, works of art and more. The students also […]
National, regional artists to sell original artwork during Arts in the Square, March 23-24 (FRISCO-February 8, 2013) Arts in the Square is a juried Fine Arts festival featuring some of the best national and regional artists selling their original artwork. The event will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and […]
Amy Parks student earns county alternate spot (ROCKWALL ISD-February 7, 2013) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the Rockwall County Spelling Bee, sponsored by Scripps National Spelling Bee and the Dallas Morning News. The contest was open to all students in fourth through eighth grade in Rockwall County. Participants in this year’s event included each Rockwall ISD […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 7, 2013) Hartman Youth Advisory Committee members were recently asked to create smoothie recipes using only fresh fruits and vegetables for taste testing as part of its Healthy School Zone initiative. More than 100 students tested the smoothies. “It is so exciting to see our students wanting to be healthy and trying new […]
(ROWLETT-February 7, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Smith Dunn & Co. with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 7. Smith Dunn & Co. / Their Values … Professionalism By combining their expertise, experience and the energy of their staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention.. Their high standards, service […]
(ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) Brides-to-be will enjoy sips and bites, fashion shows and the opportunity to visit with wedding professionals when The Rockwall Bridal Show comes to Allure at Chandler’s Landing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 23. Unlike typical bridal fairs, this Soiree Boutique Bridal Show offers an intimate boutique-style setting where brides-to-be can […]
Groundbreaking today for new 6000 sq ft MHMR facility (ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) In the spring of 2012, the Rockwall Art League began an innovative program in Rockwall County. The art league organized eight volunteers with two lead instructors to begin a weekly program of teaching art to the mentally, emotionally and physically challenged. The site […]
(ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the 2012 Chamber Partner of the Year Award by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are extremely honored to receive this award,” said Mayor David Sweet. “Our staff and elected officials share the belief that we are all partners in the continuing development […]