Vote now to help Equest win Gypsy horse for North Texas veterans

Vote now to help Equest win Gypsy horse for North Texas veterans

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 […]

Williams Honors Band heads to Texas State Honors Band competition

(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 […]

Helping Hands Junk Prom crowns King & Queen

Helping Hands Junk Prom crowns King & Queen

(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 […]

Meet Mittens, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(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. […]

Volunteers provide help, hope after canine distemper infects big cats at In-Sync

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 […]

Dallas Race Week underway at Lake Ray Hubbard

Dallas Race Week underway at Lake Ray Hubbard

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 […]

Therapy horses model beach fashions for visitors, donors at Equest Open House in Wylie

Therapy horses model beach fashions for visitors, donors at Equest Open House in Wylie

(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 […]

‘Project Patriot’ helps stock USO Center shelves

(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 Lions honor Rowlett High grads with scholarships

(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, […]