Auditions Jan 5, 6 for Rockwall’s Got Talent 2013

Auditions Jan 5, 6 for Rockwall’s Got Talent 2013

(ROCKWALL-December 26, 2012) It’s time for the third annual Rockwall’s Got Talent, a local talent show that puts the fun in fundraising. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Board of Directors. Rockwall Community Playhouse, which was founded in 1995, is located in a tiny building on East Rusk Street […]

Ladies Retreat at Sabine Creek Ranch with author Vicki Courtney

(ROYSE CITY-December 28, 2012) Sabine Creek Ranch, a 300+ acre working cattle and equestrian ranch in Royse City, will host a Ladies Retreat featuring speaker/author Vicki Courtney on January 11-12, 2013. Vicki’s ministry reaches more than 150,000 people a year through events, books and online resources. The mother of three seeks to provide parents with […]

Single Moms of Irving offers support, friendship,healing

(IRVING-December 28, 2012) Single Moms Care & Support of Irving meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8 pm. Kiddos welcome! Dinner served! They are single moms helping single moms, offering fun, friendship, learning and healing. RSVP to for directions. To learn more, visit the Single Moms of Irving website. RELATED […]

City of Rockwall partners with Duck Regatta in 2013

City of Rockwall partners with Duck Regatta in 2013

Duck fest to return to Harbor bigger, better (ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Mark your calendar for September 20 -21, 2013 when the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta  returns to The Harbor for a fun-filled, community-wide Duck Fest benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The second annual event is slated to […]

Forney Art Council’s January offerings

(FORNEY-December 27, 2012) The Forney Arts Council has several artists in the spotlight during the month January. Mildred and Carroll Collier will display their paintings from Jan 1-31 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, located at 212 S. Bois D’ Arc Street. Forney artist Josh Kelly will be showing at the American […]

Police ‘snow fight’ brings in gifts for Helping Hands toy drive

(ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Rockwall Police Sgt. Jeff Welch and Sherry Hamm, Director of Assistance and Referral for Helping Hands, stand beside toys that were collected for  the Annual Helping Hands Toy Drive. The toys were collected during the 1st Annual Santa Snow Fight/COPs for Kids Golf Tournament that benefited the Rockwall County nonprofit crisis agency. The tournament was […]

Rotary Student of Honor recognized at Dobbs Elementary

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 26, 2012) Congratulations to sixth grader Max Soto for being named a Rotary Student of Honor representing Dobbs Elementary School for the month of December. Max is shown here with his principal, Teresa Twedell. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD.  To share your good news and events, email .  

Sachse High mountain bike team takes state title

Sachse High mountain bike team takes state title

(December 26, 2012) Only three years old, the mountain bike program at Sachse High School has already made a name for itself as the best in Texas. Sachse’s six-member team recently won the Texas High School Cycling League State Championships—its second title in two years. The SHS program was started by teacher Christine Tucker in […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Not So Plain Jane

(ROCKWALL-December 25, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Not So Plain Jane with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 18. Not So Plain Jane is a truely unique boutique specializing in ladies clothing (sizes small to 3X), handmade jewelry, and Urban Charm decor. They are located at 112 N. San Jacinto in Rockwall, TX […]

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little seven-month-old stocking stuffer is pure sweetness. She was born with underdeveloped eyes, so she’s blind. Once she gets used to her surroundings, you’ll barely notice that she can’t see. In fact, she […]