Rockwall graduate selected into academic honor society at Texas A&M

(ROCKWALL-May 17, 2013) Kimberly Grinnan, graduate of Rockwall High School in 2009, was recently inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Texas A&M University. Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most widely recognized academic honor society. Only 280  universities in the United States are eligible […]

Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital offers pet lodging, grooming

(ROWLETT-May 16, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital, offering quality veterinary services, premium pet food and luxury pet lodging. Stonebridge has two convenient locations – 711 W. Rusk Street in Rockwall, and 8502 Liberty Grove Road in Rowlett. Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital also serves surrounding communities […]

Sold-out crowd for Helping Hands’ Razzle Dazzle fashion show (includes VIDEO)

Sold-out crowd for Helping Hands’ Razzle Dazzle fashion show (includes VIDEO)

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) A sold-out crowd was razzled and dazzled – led by mistress of ceremonies Alma Howard, along with her co-star Isiak Holiday – for the 3rd Annual Helping Hands fashion show on May 3 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Stunning roaring 20’s fashions from the Helping Hands Centsible Thrift Stores […]

Sixth grader’s service project sends child with Autism to summer camp

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013)  For his sixth grade community service project, Anthony Khabaz of Rockwall chose to hold garage sales, and donate the money he earned to help those with Autism. Because Anthony wanted to give to a local organization rather than a national one, his mother contacted the Marigold Learning Academy in Rockwall, specializing in […]

Soroptimists present scholarship to Royse City senior

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) Soroptimist International of Rockwall members Sandy Hanson, Sue Reeves and Gail Gage presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship to Royse City High School senior, Luz Montero, at the school’s recent senior recognition and scholarship ceremony. Miss Montero will be attending Stephen F. Austin University in the Fall. Pictured from left are Sandy Hanson, […]

Ribbon cutting for Tom Ryan, specializing in lead generation websites

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Tom Ryan – webmaster, affiliate marketer and business coach who specializes in creating lead generation websites for small businesses, providing clients with targeted leads. After reviewing a prospect’s marketing niche, Tom could conclude your niche can be dominated.  If it […]

Student filmmaker creates documentary about fictitious Rockwall resident

Bruce Hayward Lived Here includes cast of local principals, mayor, doctor (ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) “From an early age, I always wanted to tell stories, and movies are the most personal medium for doing so,” Alexander Pyle says enthusiastically.  “A lot of young people say that they want to make movies, but what they really want […]

7 things I learned from my 7 year old about entrepreneurship

7 things I learned from my 7 year old about entrepreneurship

(May 14, 2013) Last summer, my 7 year old decided to become an entrepreneur.  He decided to open his own mobile tattoo parlor.  He carried markers around with him, offering to draw a tattoo on your hand, your arm, or your face.  He drew Star Wars characters and smiley faces and others I wasn’t too […]

Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser to benefit Equest

Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser to benefit Equest

(WYLIE-May 14, 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. Meet champion riders and specially trained therapy horses as you kick back to island […]

Tickets on sale for Tour of Gardens this Saturday

Tickets on sale for Tour of Gardens this Saturday

(ROCKWALL-May 12, 2013) If you’ve ever dreamed of a beautiful, eye-catching flower or vegetable garden for your plot of land; if you’ve ever wondered about which plants to place in sun or shade; if you’ve considered a water feature for your garden; if you’re concerned about bed preparation, soil amendments, or water conservation, or if […]