Royse City Cub Scout Pack seeking sponsorships, donations

(Royse City) August 19, 2013 – Royse City Cub Scout Pack 1401 is reaching out to local businesses, organizations and individuals for donations and sponsorships to help them acquire much needed camping equipment, a camping trailer, uniforms, pack T-shirts, event fees and camping fees for badge requirements. “Our pack continues to grow and we continue to learn […]

Meet Kibbee, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – This is no fantasy. Your life will be nothing but rainbows and unicorns when this happy little dog is near. Kibbee is a roly-poly bundle of sweetness and light. He’s a complete failure as a chihuahua, since he’s always smiling, friendly and patient. When Kibbee’s face lights up, you’ll know you’ll never […]

Plano YMCA Preschool Program now enrolling

August 18, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Plano Family YMCA 2013-14 Preschool Program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. Children age 3 to 5 will enjoy lessons in math and counting, science, pre-phonics, letters, colors and shapes, arts and crafts, weather and the seasons, calendars, character building, cooking, nutrition, Spanish and sign language. “We […]

Old Irish B&B Alpaca Ranch hosts grand opening celebration

(Denton) August 18, 2013 – Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton hosted a gala grand-opening celebration Aug. 10 for both its Isle of the Heart and its Hudson Courtyard. The gazebo and courtyard are available for small parties, especially weddings. More than 30 people attended the party, which was […]

RISD New Teacher Breakfast celebrates educators, recognizes businesses

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – New teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD gathered at RockwallHigh School this morning along with local dignitaries, business leaders, school board members and citizens to kick off the 2013-14 school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the RISD, […]

Chamber welcomes Family Healthcare of Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Family Healthcare of Rockwall with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Family Healthcare of Rockwall is a Family Practice serving all ages 2 and up in the North Rockwall community. Your health is important to them and they are dedicated to providing […]

Rowlett Chamber names Business of the Month

(Rowlett) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to Elite Print Management, the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month! Ambassador Chair James Williams presented the plaque to owners Andrea and Doug Chandler. Elite Print Management, LLC is a family-owned and operated company that brings extensive experience in the printer industry in order to serve the […]

Helping Hands Health Center welcomes new medical staff members

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Health Center of Helping Hands is pleased to welcome two new mid-level healthcare providers that have joined Nikki Johnston, FNP.  Nikki, a graduate of  Graceland University in Independence, Missouri with a MSN, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, has been with the Health Center since September, 2011. Joann Coons is […]