Every year when the weather turns warm, we are treated to the dazzling floral displays of blooming crape myrtles…and their colorful show lasts through September. This Texas jewel has one of the longest blooming seasons; plus they are among the toughest, most adaptable plants around. Crape myrtles come in so many sizes now that they […]
Just One Day, set for Monday, June 11, will recognize the impact of the No Kill animal movement. Many animal shelters across the nation are placing a moratorium on the killing of healthy and adoptable pets for Just One Day. To honor the sprit of the event, Rockwall Pets will spotlight its special needs pets, […]
First Presbyterian Church Rockwall displays “Kelly’s Quilt,” representing college student’s faith in God and her grieving process following mother’s death June 11, 2012 – The definition of a quilt is “a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching.” But Kelly’s quilt is so […]
No matter how you choose to celebrate Father’s Day, you can thank a woman named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd for the tradition. Father’s Day history begins with this resident of Spokane,Washington. She was the oldest of six children who were raised by their father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, after their mother died during […]
Rockwall Breakfast Rotary ‘Sails into Service’ Sailors host Skipper’s Meeting, celebrate successful start to Dallas Race Week at Dodie’s at The Harbor CLICK HERE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 17, 2012 – Dallas Race Week set sail today, attracting some of the area’s top sailors and thousands of spectators to Lake Ray […]
(Rockwall) June 10, 2012 – Two of the five capital improvement projects on the May 12 ballot were approved by our residents – Downtown Improvements and Street Improvements. You, the voters, have spoken – and this City Council is committed to listening to you. The city has started the planning process for the downtown project. […]
Rockwall and Rowlett area residents have an opportunity to win big prizes by adopting PetSmart’s five-millionth pet. Rockwall Pets holds a weekly adoption event at the Rowlett PetSmart every Saturday from noon to 4 pm. An adoption this weekend may qualify a local resident for the national PetSmart award for adopting pet number five million. […]
(Rockwall) The Harbor will be bursting with excitement from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1 as The Harbor FreedomFest 2012 brings family fun, entertainment and fireworks to the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Thanks to Lovett PR for sharing this news. To submit your news and events, email .
2012 Class 4-A State Champion Heath Hawks set to lead parade, veterans invited to ride on special float (Heath) June 4, 2012 – For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Wednesday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade […]
Blue Ribbon News shines the spotlight on GOOD PEOPLE doing GOOD THINGS, like Frisco Aquatics coach Katy Motsinger, striving make US Olympic Trial cuts (Frisco) June 8, 2012 – Katy Motsinger, 23, will race the 100-meter backstroke event on Sunday, June 10, in the Texas Senior Circuit Series at the Mansfield Aquatic Club. She competed […]