Texas CASA hosts training in Rockwall (Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – About 70 advocates for children in the foster care system gathered at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront for two days of training to learn how to better speak up for children who are removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect. Judges, Child […]
VOTE HERE (Wylie) June 20, 2013 – Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship has an opportunity to win a Gyspy horse to assist North Texas veterans in their transition to civilian life through its Hooves for Heroes program. This one horse can make a difference in the lives of dozens of veterans who are suffering from PTSD as […]
(Rockwall ISD) June 18, 2013 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that the Williams Middle School Honors Band, directed by Steve Sauerwein, has been selected to represent Texas Music Educators Association Region 3 in the Texas State Honors Band Competition. Also selected to attend the Texas State Honors Band Competition is the Apollo Junior High band […]
(Rockwall) June 17, 2013 – Attendees at the recent Rockwall County Helping Hands “Junk Prom” dusted off the forgotten glory and beauty of their prom dresses and played dress-up while enjoying the greatest flea market finds! It was a magical evening complete with a makeshift stage for the band, amazing vendors, a Junk Prom Court […]
(Rockwall) June 17, 2013 – If you’re looking to give yourself an air of calm confidence, there are numerous self-help sites on the internet that are willing to help. But you can take a shortcut by letting Mittens be your role model. She’s still young enough that she enjoys playing, but old enough that she calms down quickly. […]
Positive thoughts, prayers, donations needed for Wylie’s exotic cat rescue center (Wylie) June 17, 2013 – Three months ago, 25 raccoons in Plano were found to have canine distemper, a potentially deadly virus that typically only affects dogs, raccoons and ferrets. Two weeks ago in Arlington, 29 raccoons also tested positive. Cases have also […]
Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 15, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with […]
(Wylie) June 14, 2013 –Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located on Troy Road in Wylie, welcomed visitors and donors to its beach-themed summer open house on June 8, which brought in several donations in support of the center’s programs for adults and children with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. The highlight of the evening was the fashion […]
(Rockwall) June 12, 2013 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution “Project Patriot” committee collected and delivered more than $360 worth of “Salty Snacks” to stock the shelves of the USO Center located at DFW airport before the Memorial Day holiday. The USO Center supports approximately 485 guests each day. For information on […]
(Rowlett) June 12, 2013 – The Rowlett Lions Club selected five outstanding candidates to receive merit scholarships of $1,000 each to continue their studies in college and further education. These young adults have distinguished themselves through their passionate commitment in their education, in their communities, and in their careers. Congratulations to Emily Rasberry, Madelynn Willis, […]