Relay co-chair’s passion leads way to $150,000 goal

Relay co-chair’s passion leads way to $150,000 goal

Rockwall Relay for Life, April 27-28 (Rockwall) Mindy Brence is the kind of person you immediately want to have as your best friend. Vivacious and full of fun, this year’s Relay For Life co-chair is enthusiastic about reaching their stretch goal of $150,000. “I think Carla Brooks, my Relay co-chair, thought I was crazy, but […]

Clowns to make pre-show visit as Royse City brings all new Kelly Miller Circus to town

Clowns to make pre-show visit as Royse City brings all new Kelly Miller Circus to town

There is going to be a lot of clowning around going on in the area on Monday, March 12. That’s because the husband-and-wife clown team of David and Sherri Shepard will be stopping by to provide children with a sneak peak of the Kelly Miller Circus’ upcoming shows on March 26, sponsored by the Royse […]

Rockwall County spelling champ heads to regional bee

Rockwall County spelling champ heads to regional bee

The Dallas Morning News sponsored the Rockwall County Spelling Bee on Feb. 7, 2012. The contest was open to all students in fourth through eighth grade in Rockwall County. Campus winners from Rockwall ISD elementary schools, middle schools and from HEAR (Home Education Associational Resources, Inc) participated in the event. HEAR student Sudeshna Pontula was […]

Reduced adoption fees during Empty the Shelter Day, Feb. 18

(Rowlett) The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals would like to invite you to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. In their efforts to reduce the homeless pet population, they are hosting an “Empty the Shelter” Adoptathon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Rowlett […]

Lake Lore: learn the story behind the construction of Lake Ray Hubbard

The Rockwall County Historical Foundation Brown Bag Lecture series resumed at the historic, downtown Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 10. Program chair, Sheri Fowler, presented information about the location and significance of historical markers throughout the County.  A handout will be available at the next Lecture for individuals in attendance who want to explore locations personally. […]

Call for volunteers for Arts in the Square

Call for volunteers for Arts in the Square

(Frisco) Feb. 14, 2012 – Arts in the Square organizers are seeking volunteers for the 3rd annual arts festival in Frisco Square, March 31 and April 1, 2012. Volunteers are needed to support this event in many ways. Interested adults and students age 16 or older, who enjoy serving the Frisco community and the arts, are […]

‘Why your phone doesn’t know the meaning of life’

During the season of Lent, Rev. Mark Irons at First Christian Church Rockwall will take worship attendees through the meaning of life in the faith. Many people now are so attached to their cell phones that they put more and more faith in their devices.  With one new phone out on the market, you can […]

Fat Tuesday celebration at Lovers Lane UMC

Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, located at 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, 75220 will host a Fat Tuesday celebration at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Asbury Hall. The Lovers Lane Church Family Celebration will feature a Dixieland Band, children’s parade, jambalaya dinner, and the crowning of King and Queen. The guest speaker will be Dr. […]

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at Lovers Lane UMC

Financial Peace University, Feb. 19-May 6 The past few years have been hard and many are hurting. But Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church has the answer. This is the time and place for believers to join together and lead America out of this economic mess. We are offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class that will show you God’s […]

Lorne Liechty announces run for Mayor of Heath

(Heath) Feb. 15, 2012 – Lorne O. Liechty has announced that he is a candidate for election as Mayor of the City of Heath in the election to be held May 12, 2012. A resident of Heath for more than 25 years, Liechty has served on the City Council since 2004, and as Mayor Pro Tem […]