CrossFit’s ‘pinkatcular’ Treasure the Chest event to raise funds, awareness

Fundraiser supports Health Center of Helping Hands October 2, 2012 – Join CrossFit Heath in raising breast cancer awareness with a “pinktacular” fun WOD (Workout of the Day) and fundraiser on Saturday, October 20. One hundred percent of all donations will go to The Health Center of Helping Hands in Rockwall to help less fortunate women receive mammograms. A […]

Meet Matt, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Matt, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 1, 2012 – Attention casting directors! The search for your next leading man ends right here. Get your checklist ready to see how Matt stacks up. Handsome? Without a doubt. Rugged? His chiseled physique exudes strength. Intelligent? Matt is up to any challenge, although it may take him a couple of takes to get […]

Covington’s Fall Festival features hay maze, family fun

September 30, 2012 – Enjoy FREE fun for the whole family at Covington’s Fifth Annual Fall Festival, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the nursery, 5518 President George Bush Highway at State Highway 66 in Rowlett.  Admission is once can of food per person! There will be a hay maze, petting zoo, […]

Spectators admitted free to Cowgirl Roundup in Royse City

See cowgirls compete in events like barrel racing, ranch sorting, and ‘cow racing’  September 30, 2012 – Spectators are welcome as more than 70 cowgirls from all over Texas and surrounding states compete for buckles, cash, awards and bragging rights at the Sixth Annual Cowgirl Roundup on October 6 and 7 at Bar S Arena in […]

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

(Rockwall) September 16, 2012 – Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch kicks off its 24th year with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 29. Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is a nonprofit all-volunteer community effort and benefits the Rockwall County Library and Council of Catholic Women or Our Lady of the Lake. Located at the […]

International Observe the Moon Night draws crowd to Rockwall library

September 29, 2012 – On Saturday, September 22, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Library, 250-plus Rockwall County residents of all ages observed the First Quarter Moon as part of 2012 International Observe the Moon Night. Despite the extreme light pollution in the library parking lot, the Moon shone brightly as the […]

5K race to benefit families affected by domestic violence

September 26, 2012 – The In Her Shoes 5K will be Sunday, October 13 at Harry Myer’s Park West Pavilion Baseball Fields. Onsite registration is at 7:45 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. The Women In Need second annual 5K benefits families affected by domestic violence. To register online, visit wininhershoes.eventbrite.com. Submitted by Cheryl Weaver, Community […]

Friday Study Club hosts Reassembly Tea

(Rockwall) September 26, 2012 – The Friday Study Club, the oldest women’s organization in Rockwall, recently held its annual Reassembly Tea at the home of Mary Hunt. Approximately 80 members and guests attended the Tea and enjoyed visiting with old friends and making new ones.  The Club supports the Rockwall County Library and Terrell State […]

Color Me Green 5K, Caterpillar Dash in Frisco

October 6 fun run intended to raise awareness and fund a cure for childhood cancers (Frisco) September 25, 2012 – On October 6, the Frisco Square will be transformed into a green square, symbolizing childhood cancer awareness. The Color Me Green 5K & Caterpillar Dash sponsored by AT&T benefits the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. This […]

East Trinity Lodge recognizes members for years of dedicated service

East Trinity Lodge recognizes members for years of dedicated service

September 24, 2012 – East Trinity Lodge #157 of Rockwall recently recognized six Texas Masons who have given at least 50 years of dedicated service. Brothers James Wheatley, Roy Lambert, Eugene Cuny and Billy Peoples were awarded 50 Year Grand Lodge Service Awards; and Brothers Ralph Hall and Odis Lowe were awarded with 65 Year […]