McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!

McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!

(McKinney) June 19, 2012 – McKinney celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way at Red, White and BOOM! On Wednesday, July 4, the City of McKinney brings back the popular free community celebration of our nation’s independence, with family fun, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show. The Red, White and BOOM! event features […]

YMCA honors Lake Highlands branch Father of the Year

YMCA honors Lake Highlands branch Father of the Year

(Lake Highlands) Louis Smart Dodd created Father’s Day in its present form at a meeting at the Spokane Washington YMCA in 1909.  The YMCA and the Spokane Minister’s Alliance swiftly endorsed the idea and helped it spread, holding the first ever Father’s Day celebration on June 10, 1910. In celebration of Father’s Day, the YMCA […]

Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon July 29 at Rockwall Y

Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon July 29 at Rockwall Y

NEW DATE: The Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 29, 2012, after the original date had to be changed due to heavy rains affecting the mountain bike trail. Transition opens at 6 a.m.; the race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Rockwall Family YMCA. Off road sprint triathlon benefits Rockwall YMCA […]

After 10,000 mile journey, US flag is presented to YMCA

Flag Day celebration at Rockwall YMCA marks strong  military family connection (Rockwall) June 17, 2012 – Prior to the backyard barbecues, fireworks and patriotic parades that mark the Fourth of July in America, there’s Flag Day – the birthday of the United States flag – an opportunity for Americans to celebrate and show respect for […]

Daughters of the American Revolution Board holds planning session

(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Board met June 14 in the home of Regent Peggy Atterberry to discuss the chapter’s service work, community involvement, and upcoming DAR events. The chapter will host a reception for naturalized citizens of Rockwall County at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital opening North Rockwall facility

(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall held a ground breaking June 14 on their new 16,600 square foot facility in North Rockwall.  The facility which will house a family practice physician, emergency room, diagnostic and laboratory resources expects to open, in stages, beginning October 2012. Cindy Paris, hospital president, states, “We […]

School dance raises $750 for Diabetes research

(Rockwall ISD) June 18, 2012 – Williams Middle School Student Council hosted a dance and raised $750 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pictured with the check they recently presented for donation are Sherri Nichols, Student Council sponsor, and Morgan Gilstrap, Student Council president. Thanks to Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School, for sharing this photo. […]

Meet Penny, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Penny, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Most dogs aren’t as gentle and mild-mannered as Penny. But you have to earn her trust first…for good reason. She was brought to Rockwall Pets in terrible condition. She had a fractured pelvis and both her rear legs were broken in two places. After all she’s been through, she’s more than a little timid. But […]

Dad gets in free at Hawaiian Falls on Father’s Day

Dad gets in free at Hawaiian Falls on Father’s Day

June 15, 2012- Hawaiian Falls is inviting all Dads to come play with the family on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, at any of its five Texas waterparks. Dad will get in free with the purchase of one regular priced $24.99 Big Kahuna Ticket and a “Fantastic Father’s Day” coupon, which can be downloaded at […]

Grand Opening Day for the new White Rock Hills Branch Library

June 15, 2012 – It’s going to be a knock out! The parade and grand opening festivities for the new White Rock Hills Branch Library takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9150 Ferguson Road between Buckner and Lakeland. Come to the library to hear storytellers, see art demonstrations, […]