ROCKWALL,TX. (July 15, 2014) When her son Reid, and and later her daughter Regan, were diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, Nicole Watson felt discouraged. Now she strives to stay positive and help promote research and awareness by organizing a Conquer Chiari fundraising walk at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. The walk will be held in 76 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help local kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Rockwall County Helping Hands is undertaking a task to raise money and gather […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 10, 2014) Local civic-minded golfers got their daily dose of iron and helped drive the cause at the Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. The first annual event was held June 30th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The sell-out friendly competition began at 11:30 am with lunch, shotgun start at 1:00 followed by dinner […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (July 9, 2014) McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Gary Moody presents a check in the amount of $11,826.18 to Fire Chief J.T.Williams. These funds represent proceeds from the recently held Spring Fest. Mayor Moody expressed his gratitude on behalf of the City to the Volunteer Fire Department for their commitment to the citizens of McLendon-Chisholm. Chief […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2014) Fans of the famous Pumpkin Patch pickles and jalapeño peppers will still be able to get these popular delicacies, but orders must be placed no later than August 1st. They will be available in September thanks to the efforts of Carolyn Duckworth and crew who are making them over the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2014) On Saturday, June 28th, a few Rockwall area swimmers participated in the North Texas Lifeguard games held in Denton. Two teams from Rockwall entered – the Sea Dragons with Ruth Huffman, Sammy Mears, Amelia Warren and Nicole Bruner, and the Krazy Krakens, with Forrest Harbin, Jack Conner, Janelle Hummingbird and […]
International service group makes big impact at home Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel, 305 S. Fannin. For more information, visit Kiwanis at rockwallkiwansis.org or call 972-722-6001. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 7, 2014) The Kiwanis Club is an international group dedicated to serving […]
WYLIE, TX. (July 5, 2014) Monday, June 30th, the Wylie In-Sync Exotics received a call from someone searching for a new home for a five-year old female white tiger. The tiger belonged to a breeder who was not getting the “results” he had hoped for, and the man wanted to get rid of her. Coming to […]
COLLIN COUNTY, TX. (July 2, 2014) Give Back Collin County is announcing the launch of a new and interactive social media based website that creates awareness and support for Collin County nonprofit organizations. It works by connecting users with volunteers who want to give back. It’s about creating community awareness and showing exactly what the […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 1, 2014) Angel Camp is in full swing at the JER Chilton YMCA. For the sixth year in a row, campers with special needs have the opportunity to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities, such as canoeing, swimming, riflery, archery, horse back riding, and more. Camp Program Coordinator Lauren Atkins said the […]