Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Learn, build and play…with LEGO bricks (ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) Many of today’s parents and teachers realize that in order for our nation to raise up the next generation of innovators and critical thinkers, there must be an increased emphasis on STEM education – the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Kevin and Natalie Shepherd, […]

Equest Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser June 8

(WYLIE-May 30, 2013) Kick off summer at Equest’s SEA HORSES AND SAND DOLLARS FUNdraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Equest in Wylie. Learn first-hand how Equest uses horses to help children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. Master of Ceremonies for the event will be the esteemed Eric Hogue, Mayor of […]

Older Americans Day Celebration at Rockwall library Friday

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-May 30, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age!” Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five city Mayors, City government, and […]

Cars for CASA at The Harbor draws thousands, raises thousands

(Rockwall) May 29, 2013 – Cars for CASA organizers report that the eighth annual car, truck and motorcycle show held May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall was another “overwhelming success,” drawing about 300 show vehicles and more than 3,000 spectators. The benefit event was coordinated by the Board of the Metro East Division of The Dallas […]

Meet Chewy, before and after

Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week >Meet our newest contestant in our Makeover of the Month competition. Chewy got his name because he looked like Chewbacca right after he was rescued from the Dallas animal shelter. One short grooming session later, he’s a new dog. But Chewy isn’t going to let a fancy new […]

Catch the buzz: Rockwall Yellowjacket Spring Swarm May 30

First place winner in Craziest Fan Contest gets Free Rangers tickets (ROCKWALL ISD-May 22, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Booster Club is hosting Spring Swarm, the annual spring football game to introduce the 2013 Rockwall Yellowjacket Football team. The game will be at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium on Thursday, May 30.  The JV game […]

Season subscriber discounts through July 1 for Rockwall Community Playhouse

(ROCKWALL-May 27, 2013) The Rockwall Community Playhouse recently hosted a Season Subscriber Party welcoming old friends and prospective  season ticket holders to preview the 2013-14 season. The event was held at Zanata’s in Rockwall, where delicious food was served up with a taste of the spectacular performances to come. See the full lineup and purchase tickets […]