(March 23, 2014) The Tri-County Choral Society will present its Spring Concert “Hot Pop and Cool Country” featuring locally grown talent Amber Carrington at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Royse City High School auditorium. Amber is an up and coming country music star who rose to fame on NBC’s “The Voice” as a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2014) It is said a picture is worth a thousand words – and nothing proves that old adage to be true more than art therapy. Just ask members of the Rockwall Art League, an organization created in 2000 to heighten awareness of fine arts. In 2012, the 80-member group organized ArtReach […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2014) In this month’s column, we’ll be talking about Troop 83’s latest adventures. Before we start, I would like to tell you about Troop 83’s spring fundraiser. We are gearing up to sell a variety of spring flowers, fresh from the grower. Half of the money we raise is put into […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) By the time this article is published, the familiar entrance to the YMCA at 1210N. Goliadin Rockwall will have been leveled, making way for a 12,000 sq. ft. addition. The expansion project is part of a nearly $5 million master plan, made possible by the generous donation of local businessman JER […]
Restaurant management team members each earn $50,500 in scholarships, head to nationals in May! Culinary team members cook up excellent finish at state, each take home $23,500 scholarships ROCKWALL, TEXAS (March 15, 2014) Two teams in the Rockwall Culinary Arts program recently competed in the Texas ProStart state finals – an honor achieved by first placing within […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2014) Rockwall firefighters helped deliver meals to homebound seniors today as part of Meals on Wheels Senior Services’ National Community Champion Day and the March for Meals campaign. Firefighters arrived in their emergency vehicles, and presented the seniors with handshakes, hugs and a nutritious meal. “In this tough economy, the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends recently welcomed Margaret Duncan, Program Coordinator for the Dallas Arboretum. Margaret presented a program March 13 on the new Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Margaret, a retired fourth grade teacher, is a docent at the DeGolyer House and former Chairman of the Docent Board. She volunteers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) On any given week, nearly 350 students pass through the doors of the Rockwall School of Music for private or small group instruction in piano, guitar, drums, violin, viola, cello, bass or voice. With more than 3,000 sq. ft. and 12 distraction-free, soundproof teaching studios, the facility itself is noteworthy […]
HEATH, TX (March 20, 2014) The City of Heath invites everyone to start Easter weekend off at the 2014 Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 19. The family-friendly event is open to all ages and athletic abilities ranging from the casual walker or baby jogger to the elite runner. The fun begins rain […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Centsible Thrift Store encourages everyone to dust off the forgotten glory of your old prom dress and play dress up for a good cause at the Rockwall County Helping Hands Junk Prom and Flea Market. The second annual shopping event will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5 […]