Royse City Chamber recognizes December Yard of the Month

(ROYSE CITY – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to Mike and Gwen Pettit at 421 N. Josephine Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the […]

Rockwall County Relay for Life registration underway

Rockwall County Relay for Life set for April 26, 2013 (ROCKWALL – December 9, 2012) The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people every year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones, and empower individuals and communities to […]

Scouts host toy drive at Dickey’s benefiting Shriner’s Hospital

(ROWLETT – December 4, 2012) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 5701 George Bush Turnpike, Suite 110 in Rowlett, is not only serving up great food, but it’s also serving as a donation site in the Shriners Hospital for Children 2012 Toy Drive. Members of Girl Scout Troop 783 from Richardson, under the leadership of Sandy […]

Forney Arts Council Member Show all December

(FORNEY – December 4, 2012) The Forney Arts Council presents the FAC Member Show all through the month of December. An Artist Reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 8 at Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, located at 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street in Forney. To learn more, […]

ADOPTED! Noah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ADOPTED! Noah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 3, 2012) Looking to add some fun to your holiday season? Make sure this little action figure is under your Christmas tree. Noah loves to romp, and he’s always ready for excitement. He’s going to grow up to be an intelligent dog, because he already takes direction well. He needs to be corrected at times, […]

Join Newcomers for ‘Celebration of Season’ Luncheon

(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) Twenty-three new members of the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends were recently welcomed to the social organization with a tea held in their honor at the home of Carol Hatcher, president. Several new members were not present for the picture taken at the recent monthly meeting. Celebration of the Season  […]

Heath community welcomes the season with Santa, singing at Holiday in the Park

Heath community welcomes the season with Santa, singing at Holiday in the Park

(Heath, December 1, 2012) It may have been one of the warmest November evenings on record, but the Christmas spirit was high as the community celebrated the season at the annual Heath Holiday in the Park on November 30. Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty hosted the festivities that began with flipping the switch on the Christmas […]

Stella & Dot Trunk Show at Rockwall Chamber benefits Boys & Girls Club

(Rockwall – November 30, 2012) There will be a Stella & Dot Trunk Show at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County. To submit your good news and events, . RELATED STORY Boys & Girls Club to honor ‘Angels Among Us’

Dallas businessman J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton donates $2.5M to Rockwall YMCA

Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]

Autumn Leaves, Rotary partner for Rockwall Co’s largest coat drive

Numerous donation sites available  (November 28, 2012) As the autumn leaves are raked into neat little piles for the year, the cold winter months are quickly approaching. There are many people who could really use a new or gently used coat, sweater, scarf or a pair of gloves to keep warm. That is why Autumn […]