Friday Study Club installs new officers

Friday Study Club installs new officers

(Rockwall) July 9, 2012 – The Friday Study Club, organized in 1919 and recognized as Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, recently installed new officers. Pictured from left are the newly installed officers: Becky Cecil, President; Mary Vervalin, First Vice President; Sharon Shannon, Second Vice President; Nancy Hill, Recording Secretary; Carolyn Duckworth, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer; Carolyn Francisco, […]

Raising Cane’s to open in Rowlett July 26

Raising Cane’s to open in Rowlett July 26

Wait nearly over for “Caniacs” in Rowlett (Rowlett) July 16, 2012 – Chicken finger lovers passing by the Raising Cane’s restaurant under construction at 4509 Lakeview Parkway can practically taste the premium tenderloins, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, sweet tea and, of course, that secret recipe Cane’s sauce already. Fortunately, they won’t have to let their […]

Royse City Chamber to host Casino Night

(Royse City) July 11, 2012 – The Royse City Chamber of Commerce will hosts its annual Silent Auction and Casino Night on Friday, Aug. 10 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. “This event is filled with excitement from the moment you hit the door with full casino gaming, fantastic silent auction items, a […]

Ribbon cutting for Lakeside Party Rentals at The Harbor

(Rockwall) July 18, 2012 –  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17 for Lakeside Party Rentals, a family owned and operated rental business serving Rockwall County and all surrounding communities in Northeast Texas. Find them in Rockwall at  Providence Place at the Harbor, 2065 Summer Lee Drive, Suite […]

Meet Midnight, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Midnight, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

It’s the middle of the night. Not a sound can be heard. But don’t be surprised when you suddenly find yourself accosted by a fiercely purring kitty. It’s Midnight. This kitty may be quiet, but that doesn’t mean she’s not outgoing. Midnight is ultra-friendly and loves to be brushed. She’s satisfied with whatever you want […]

Destination Weddings: Wedding and Honeymoon in One

If you haven’t attended a destination wedding yet, you probably know someone who has. What’s the attraction of being married far from home? Well, there are a few attributes that make a destination wedding an excellent choice for a growing number of couples. Not least among these is the feeling that you’re stealing away from […]

Bon Appétit: Celebrating Julia’s Centenary

Julia Child, the legendary chef who died in 2004 at age 91, did food lovers a great service when she introduced French cuisine to American audiences. Her television show “The French Chef” premiered in 1963, and the likable chef soon had cooks across America serving julienne-style vegetables, beef simmered in red wine, rich casseroles, creamy […]

Today’s Hong Kong: unique blend of Eastern, Western cultures

July 7, 2012 – July 1 marked the 15th anniversary of the transfer of Hong Kong from Britain to China, making Hong Kong one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China (the other is Macau, located across the Pearl River delta from Hong Kong). The city is celebrating the anniversary with […]

Meet the artists at Gallery of the Arts/Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion

(Forney) July 6, 2012 – Join the Forney Arts Council for a showing by several of featured artists from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at the Gallery of the Arts/Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion in downtown Forney. Meet the artists and explore their creations while enjoying the songs of Kevin Curtis and his guitar. Crumbzz […]