ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]
Rockwall (January 26, 2014) Family Night at the Rockwall County Library is Tuesday, February 18th, when the library welcomes Bubble Artist Linda Berman and her Incredible Bubble Show. The Incredible Bubble Show is a high-energy bubble learning activity for kids of all ages. Berman transforms children’s natural fascination with soap bubbles into a unique interactive […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 24, 2014) I can’t believe another year has passed – and so quickly. But then, the days at Helping Hands are blurred because we have so many things going on each day. The latest event was the Board of Directors’ annual retreat. We reviewed the 2014 projected budget of almost 2.4 million […]
Blue Team wins first place in Robot Performance, advances to Regionals ROCKWALL (January 24, 2014) J. W. Williams Middle School was proud to have entered two Robotics teams in the Area competition held January 18th at the UME Preparatory Academy in Dallas. Congratulations go to both teams for all their hard work and success in […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 24, 2014) The Rockwall County Republican Party’s Reagan Day Celebration, The Life and Times of Ronald Reagan, An American Hero, will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Greg Abbott will be the keynote speaker. The seventh annual event is expected to draw distinguished guests including Senators, House Representatives, […]
ROCKWALL (January 24, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host it’s 8th Annual Awards and Appreciation Dinner, open to all members and guests, on February 18, 2014 at the Southern Junction Steakhouse, 5574 Highway 276 (at FM 551) in Royse City. Southern Junction will be closed to the public to allow the Chamber […]
ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Ouida Springer Elementary students and faculty recently enjoyed an inspirational visit from Mavs Man and Champ,who presented the entire student body with an engaging program entitled, “Making Better Choices.” The Dallas Mavericks’ mascots discussed how Motivation, Activation, Vision and Solutions (MAVS) could help students become productive thinkers who make great life […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 22, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently recognized Jim Otto as Volunteer Spotlight for the month of December. “Jim is one of our super subs we see frequently, sometimes 3,4 even 5 times a week. Always professional and always with a smile even when he takes in 2 or 3 drivers […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 22, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends proudly welcomed Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda L. Culpepper as the guest speaker at their January meeting. Culpepper has served on numerous committees and received much acclaim for her outstanding accomplishments. Her extremely relevant and interesting program revealed the epidemic problem of identity […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM (January 21, 2014) On January 25, 2014 Homes for Our Troops will host a groundbreaking event for Marine Corporal Michael Fox for his new home in McLendon-Chisholm. Cpl Michael Fox was on his third deployment when he suffered traumatic amputations of both of his legs in an IED blast in Musa Qala, Afghanistan on November […]