(Rockwall ISD – November 27, 2012) The Heath Hawks recently hosted their 1st annual Pro/Am tennis fundraiser at Chandlers Landing, drawing a great turnout and participation. Each “pro” student was paired with either their parent or other adult “amateur” player, forming 32 teams. They were broken up into JV and Varsity divisions. Chandlers Tennis Pro Peter Ramsey […]
(Rockwall – November 26, 2012) A Texas Reads Grant of $3,000 was recently awarded to the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program. Gloria Bishop, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Marcine McCulley, Rockwall County Library Director, accepted the award. The grant will help provide for General Education Diploma Preparation, English language Acquisition, and U.S. Citizenship Preparation – […]
(November 27, 2012) The USA Water Polo Southwest Division will hold its Olympic Development Program practice session at the Rockwall Aquatic Center this Sunday, December 2. The Southwest Division comprises Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Athletes who have gone through tryout sessions will be participating in three practices. The last practice is a two-day selection […]
(Wylie – November 26, 2012) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]
(Rockwall) November 26, 2012 – Bring the family to experience the magic of the 3rd annual Festival of Treesthat will brighten this joyous holiday season beginning Sunday, November 25 with a showcase of extraordinary trees at the Hilton Bella Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, and continuing through Friday, November 30 with a dinner and auction. […]
(November 25, 2012) Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 9 when the first annual WOOF-Stock event gets tails wagging in Royse City. Hosted by Kuykendall Insurance, the event will help raise funds for local animal welfare organizations. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a “Strut Your Mutt” 5K Run. Registration is underway here. From […]
(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Don’t miss the Rockwall Art League Expo and Sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 at Harry Myers Park Community Center, 805 E. Washington in Rockwall. Discover original works of art for sale at great prices, one-of-a-kind gifts, and art supplies. Cash or checks only; credit card charges […]
(Lewisville – November 25, 2012) Are you looking for something to do on a Sunday evening? Grab a friend(s) and venture out to enjoy an exciting, December evening of mingling, light refreshments, prizes, and shopping. Bring your Christmas list and be prepared to shop ‘til you drop with a host of esteemed vendors from the […]
(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Seven-year-old Oshin Dixon recently set up her own Glitter Tattoo Shop. She bought her supplies with commissions she earned for doing jobs around the house. She reached her goal of $150, and then generously split her earnings three ways: with Rockwall Pets, the Rockwall shelter and the Royse City shelter. She […]
(November 20, 2012) Girl Scout Troop 2864 celebrates Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday at the First Baptist Church of Royse City food pantry. The girls brought “presents” (food to donate) to the birthday party as well as stocked the shelves themselves and learned all about what a food pantry provides. They topped off the evening with cupcakes. Pictured […]