Discover what Rockwall County 4-H clubs have to offer at kick-off event

(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – Rockwall County 4-H will host a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 24 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Suite B, in Rockwall, showcasing 4-H Clubs for those interested in learning more. The program will cover: Dog Obedience Fashion & Sewing Food & Nutrition Horses Livestock Projects […]

Rubber Duck Regatta launches Sept 22 on Lake Ray Hubbard

(The Harbor, Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall) Save the date for the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Duck Fest, which launches Saturday, Sept. 22 at The Harbor in Rockwall – benefiting The Boys and Girls Club and Meals on Wheels. Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be adopted and raced down the fountains at The Harbor […]

RCP Players entertain Friends of Rockwall County Library

RCP Players entertain Friends of Rockwall County Library

(Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – A talented troupe from the Rockwall Community Playhouse entertained a full room at the first meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library.  Pamela Whitaker, a director of RCP productions, introduced vocalists and dancers who presented selections from current, past and future shows. RCP opens its 17th season on September […]

Cat adoption fees lowered at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Cat adoption fees lowered at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Through Saturday, September 22 To make room at the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Friends of Rowlett Animals is sponsoring adoptions for all cats in the Shelter, reducing fees to $25 ($5 for seniors). They are in urgent need of at least 10 cat adoptions this next week. They also have reduced fees for some VIP pets […]

Wylie East Sapphires to host Jr Jewels Dance Clinic

September 11, 2012 – The Wylie East High School Sapphires will present the much-anticipated Junior Jewels / Future Raiders Dance Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the WEHS gymnasium. The clinic is open to girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants will enjoy learning a dance routine, performing with the […]

Rockwall Women’s League to host kickoff meeting

(Rockwall) September 10, 2012 – Rockwall Women’s League kicks off their new year this Friday, Sept 14,2012 at 9 a.m. at the home of Cindy Bledsoe, 1712 Bison Meadows in Heath. The Rockwall Women’s League welcomes anyone interested in serving the community to become a member of this great group of ladies. Their commitments is […]

TeamConnor awards $50,000 grant for childhood cancer research

September 9, 2012 – TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation has awarded Dr. Ernesto Flores with the University of California San Francisco San Benioff Children’s Hospital $50,000. This grant will continue funding research focused on integrated genetic and biochemical characterization of hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). According to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report, UCSF […]

Meet Jack, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jack, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

September 9, 2012 – Do you dream of being a star? Experience the next best thing when Jack is in the house. This outgoing dog will make you feel like you’re the most important person on the planet. You’ll be the star of your neighborhood when you walk down the street with this handsome dog at […]