‘Uh-oh, Here Comes Christmas’ at Rockwall Community Playhouse

(Rockwall) November 12, 2012 – Start celebrating the holidays early this year by attending a performance of Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas at Rockwall Community Playhouse. The poignant play, written by Robert Fulghum, takes a funny and heartwarming look at the struggle to find that spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and […]

Chuck wants to be ‘Home 4 the Holidays’

(Rockwall) November 15, 2012 – No one is more deserving of a visit from Santa Claus than Chuck. He’s had a rough beginning to his young life. Not long after he was born this spring, the puppy suffered the indignation of being tied to a tree. That was the sum of his existence for several […]

Old Town Holiday Market in downtown Rockwall Dec 1

(November 12, 2012) There’s no place like home for the holidays and no place like Downtown Rockwall on Saturday, December 1 when the distinctive Old Town Holiday Market and the annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade will wrap you in the extraordinary small town spirit of the season. Joining the festivities, Downtown Rockwall shops will host special […]

Bark-A-Que to fund medical care for Royse City Shelter dogs

(Royse City) November 14, 2012 – Join Friends of the Royse City Animal Shelter from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17 at Richards Smokehouse for lunch and pet adoptions during a special Bark-A-Que event and Vendor Fair. The $10 lunch ticket will help support the medical care for dogs at the Royse City Animal […]

Heavenly Supply Depot hosts free Thanksgiving meal

(November 14, 2012) With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching,  Heavenly Supply Depot is committed to ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to experience a warm-felt, hearty celebration.  Anyone who desires a hot meal is invited to share in a day filled with the spirit of love, joy, and giving. Kim Teamer, executive director, is welcoming citizens […]

Reading for Adults volunteers honored

(Rockwall) November 14, 2012 – Volunteer tutors in the Reading for Adults program at the Rockwall County Library were honored recently with a reception and awards ceremony in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Local vocal group, Harmony, provided musical entertainment. Approximately 70 volunteers from the Rockwall community received a certificate of Achievement […]

November Business of the Month recognized

(Rowlett – November 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has recognized  Sam’s Club #4783 as its November Business of the Month. Ambassador Vice Chair Kim Nguyen presented the plaque. Sam’s Club Members average savings of 34% vs. traditional retailers … Quality, name-brand merchandise at exceptional prices: It sounds simple enough, but at Sam’s Club, it’s […]

Caddo Mills Christmas Parade of Lights benefits local charities

(Caddo Mills – November 12, 2012) The Caddo Mills Lions are proud to sponsor the 2012 Caddo Mills Christmas Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 8. One hundred percent of the $20 registration fee will be donated to local charities, including Clothing Caddo’s Kids. Caddo Mills ISD school groups register FREE. Entry forms are […]

Meet Otto, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(November 12, 2012) Psst. Otto is going to get mad at us for letting you in on his secret. He told us not to tell anyone. Even though he tries to stay out of the limelight, Otto is a great little dog. All that black hair makes him hard to see, but he likes it that […]

Panel discussion to help homeless teens in Collin County

(Frisco – November 12, 2012) No one imagines a child they know might be someday be living on the streets, especially from affluent areas where opportunity seems endless, good schools are touted and the business community is prosperous. It’s a hidden problem where light needs to be shed to help these children.  General society ignores […]