In-Sync Exotics welcomes baby bobcat

In-Sync Exotics welcomes baby bobcat

(Wylie) September 1, 2012 – A baby bobcat was found sitting on the side of a busy road by a couple in Royce City. After keeping it as a pet for about two weeks, the couple decided it was time to re-home him. On August 1, 2012, the couple brought the young bobcat to us. […]

Noon Rotary sends RHS seniors, Interact Club to Rangers game

Noon Rotary sends RHS seniors, Interact Club to Rangers game

(Rockwall) September 1, 2012 – Rockwall High School seniors and members of the Interact Club recently attended the Rangers baseball game as guests of the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotary District 5810 bought more than 1,100 tickets for area youth, with the net proceeds helping to fund Rotary’s International project, “End Polio Now.” Pictured from […]

Rockwall Chamber presents Rockin’ at The Harbor

(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 –  Step right up to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of The Harbor, North Texas’ premier dining, shopping and entertainment district on the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Rockin’ at The Harbor,” a circus-themed evening of progressive pop-in parties and live music under […]

YMCA bids farewell to executive director Mike Atkins

(Rockwall) August 30, 2012 – Mike Atkins began his service as a Sports Program Director at Rockwall in December 1997 and served in this role until January 2003 when he became the Executive Director of the Rockwall County Family YMCA.Mike’s last day with the YMCA will be Friday, August 31. During Mike’s tenure he has […]

Putting for Paws to benefit rescued exotic cats

August 30, 2012 – The 2nd Annual Putting for Paws Golf Tournament benefiting the rescued animals of In-Sync Exotics will be Monday, September 17, 2012 at Old American Golf Club. The goal is to raise enough money to feed the exotic cats for six months. The cost is $135 per golfer until September 1, which […]

Discovery School, Christian Montessori, opens at First Baptist Heath

Discovery School, Christian Montessori, opens at First Baptist Heath

(Rockwall/Heath) August 29, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 28 for Discovery School, the first Christian Montessori in the DFW Metroplex to offer the complete Hands-On-Bible curriculum. FULL STORY:  (Rockwall/Heath) August 22, 2012 – On December 15, 2006, Norma Morris, Head of  School at Country Day Montessori […]

City of Rockwall news briefs

City remains in Stage2 water restrictions Twice-a-week watering restrictions will remain in effect for the City ofRockwalluntil further notice to achieve the goal of reducing water usage by 10 percent and help meet long-term water needs in this area. The Board of Directors of the city’s water supplier – the North Texas Municipal Water District […]

Free concert, prayer vigil for childhood cancer Saturday

Free concert, prayer vigil for childhood cancer Saturday

Community invited to kick-off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Allen) August 28, 2012 – TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation will kick-off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Saturday, September 1 with a prayer vigil and concert in conjunction with Concerts by the Creek at Watters Creek in Allen, located at US 75 and Bethany. The popular country […]

Wags & Waves pool party for people, pets Sept. 15

Wags & Waves pool party for people, pets Sept. 15

August 29, 2012 – Wags & Waves, the ultimate pool party for people and their pets, takes place Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NRH20 Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26, in North Richland Hills. At the day-long event, presented by the Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC), pet owners can say so […]