Rockwall ISD New Employee Breakfast Aug. 17

(Rockwall ISD) July 16, 2012 – The Rockwall ISD 2012 Administrator/New Employee Breakfast will be 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellow Jacket Lane. Interested sponsors shoudl call 972-771-5733. To submit your news and events, email .

Hot Rocks rides for scholarships

(Rockwall) July 16, 2012 – For the 26th year the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club will bring to Rockwall an annual event that has become a local tradition – the Hot Rocks Bike Race and Ride. In August they come – the riders, the sponsors, the spectators and the Rotarians.  Before the sun rises they are there and […]

State of the City address with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings

(Dallas) July 16, 2012 – The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at its 2012 State of the City Luncheon on Tuesday, September 25. Mayor Rawlings will provide attendees with an update on key projects in which the City of Dallas is engaged and offer his perspective, insight, and vision […]

Free Garden Secrets class covers composting

(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful will present a free Garden Secrets class from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at the Lewisville Memorial Park Recreation Center, 1950-B South Valley Parkway. This informative class on “Composting” is the perfect class for learning all about the composting process. Backyard composting plays a crucial […]

Vendors sought for Antique Faire in Frisco

(Frisco) July 16, 2012 – Save the date for Antique Faire coming September 29 to the Frisco Heritage Museum. Organizers are currently seeking vendors that specialize in vintage, retro, classic, shabby, European and American antiques. The Antique Fair will feature more than 50 antique vendors, onsite appraisers, an antique car show, Babe’s special box lunches, activities […]

Meet Bashful, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Bashful, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

July 16, 2012 – This three-month-old lives up to her name, but that makes Bashful even more lovable. She may not be the first one to rush out to greet you, but that doesn’t mean she’s not the most cuddly dog in the litter. Bashful is part of the Disney Four with her sisters Minnie […]

Saying goodbye, for a cause

Saying goodbye, for a cause

(Rockwall) July 16, 2012 – Biddie Hampton, long time Rockwall community volunteer, along with her husband, Dan, will be moving to Colorado at the end of the month, so in order for some friends to have a send-off breakfast before she packs up the last box, a plan (for a cause) was made. The group gathered […]

Texas Firefighter Summer Games underway this week

Texas Firefighter Summer Games underway this week

(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – The 2012 Texas Firefighter Summer Games opened Sunday in Lewisville and will continue for a week of fierce but friendly competition in dozens of events among more than 2,000 firefighters from around the state. The games, formerly called the Texas Firefighter Olympics, previously came to Lewisville in 2000, 2005 and […]

Patio Princesses connect for conversation, wine, culinary delights

(Dallas) July 30, 2012 – Patio Princesses, a women’s social organization based in Dallas, launched in late 2009 with a mission of building strong, lifelong relationships by bringing together a diverse group of women who are able to learn from each other and grow together. Patio Princesses meet monthly at Dallas’ finest and chicest restaurants and […]