(COLLIN COUNTY – September 23, 2013) On Thursday, September 19th, the Children’s Chorus of Collin County was recognized as the 2013 non-profit Success Story of the Year. This recognition was part of the Annual Recognition Luncheon, which was presented by the SCORE Chapter of Dallas. Only four organizations were recognized as ‘success stories’ of the […]
(ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY – Sept. 23, 2013) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber Luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Shenaniganz, featuring guest speaker Eric Dyson. Dyson will share information on Tips for Great Communication Skills. He graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and received his BS in 1983. […]
(ROCKWALL – September 23, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member, New York Life Insurance Company, located at 103 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall. “After more than 165 years, we can break it down to one word….TRUST,” say George Pirrone and Christy Plunk. “Our mission is to […]
ROCKWALL/HARBOR – Sept 23, 2013 – The 2013 Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk, a social photography event which will be celebrated in cities across the globe on Saturday, Oct. 5th, welcomes photographers of all skill levels to join the Photowalk at The Harbor in Rockwall. Each participant has the opportunity to submit their favorite picture taken that […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 23, 2013) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends, a social club for the women of Rockwall County, met on September 12 with 108 women in attendance. The program “Getting to Know You,” allowed members and guests at each table an interesting and fun format with which to get to know each other. Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL- Sept 23, 2013) Imagine a beautiful container overflowing with ornamental grasses, autumn hued mums and a selection of trailing vines. Gardeners often dream of creating a sensational seasonal container garden with flowers and foliage whose colors, textures and forms combine for beauty in a little space. Actually, creating such a garden is easier than it […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Wylie has a question for you: “Are you ready to play a game? It’s easy! We’ll begin when you’re sitting on that couch over there. Are you comfy? OK, I’ll curl up in your lap. How’s that? Wasn’t that fun? Let’s play again!” But here’s a secret exclusively for Blue […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 22, 2013) The Rockwall Art League will be sponsoring its 13th annual 2013 Judged Fine Art Show October 18-20 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 South Goliad in Rockwall. There is no admission fee and the show is open to the public. Show times are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, October 18; 10 a.m. […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Dallas Morning News metropolitan columnist Jacquielynn Floyd will be the guest speaker for the October 8th Friends of the Rockwall County Library luncheon. She will address the audience on the challenges of keeping up in a changing media world. Floyd began working as a daily journalist in 1980 when she […]
Equest Ridefest to raise funds for care of therapy horses (ROCKWALL / WYLIE – Sept. 22, 2013) Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, will present Ridefest 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The annual fall fundraising event is open to the public and will feature circus-themed activities, performances […]