(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Let’s talk about money. I knew that would get your attention. Money is everyone’s favorite topic, right? In the last edition, we discussed the history of the Rockwall animal shelter, and how it went from a dilapidated tin shed to one of the first 50 open-admission municipal shelters in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Eight-year-old Addison Bryan, who recently celebrated her birthday by donating over $69,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, was honored this evening in a ceremony at the East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 in Rockwall. Addie stood on the corner of her Shores neighborhood holding up a sign asking […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]
(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]
(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) UPDATE – Following our feature story on Addie Bryan, the Rockwall girl was featured in People and on Fox 4 Good Day Texas. See the video here, and read our original story here. The community is encouraged to dine at the Cotton Patch in Rockwall between 4 and 8 […]
Lakeside AMBUCS presents Amtrykes at Brian Llewellyn State Farm office (ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) Lakeside AMBUCS of Rockwall presented two new Amtrykes to a couple of super excited and enthusiastic kids Saturday morning at the State Farm office of Brian Llewellyn in Heath. Jasmine Ibarra (11) and Sophia Lomelo (2) were all smiles […]
UPDATE (July 31, 2015): We just received word from the Associate Director of Community Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter that this event has been cancelled. No word on whether it will be rescheduled but we will keep you posted. (ROCKWALL, TX- July 22, 2015) The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter, in association with the Dallas Film […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 30, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]