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 […]

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 […]

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Executive Director

(Rockwall) November 11, 2012 – Bonnie LaVielle, a 22-year veteran with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, will take on the role of Executive Director of the Rockwall Family YMCA beginning Monday, December 10. LaVielle spent 18 years in operations at the Park Cities Family YMCA, followed by three years as Associate Vice President of Financial […]

WAG presents ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’

WAG presents ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’

(Wylie) November 9, 2012 – The classic seasonal children’s television special of A Charlie Brown Christmas will be brought to life on the stage by the Wylie Acting Group for Children just in time for the holidays! A Charlie Brown Christmas will be presented at New Hope Church in Wylie at 7 p.m. Friday, November 30 and […]

November is Military Family Month at the Rockwall Y

November is Military Family Month at the Rockwall Y

Rockwall County families with loved ones serving in the military can connect at the Y  (Rockwall, November 10, 2012) – Military Family Month provides all Americans the opportunity to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and service of military personnel and their families.  The Rockwall Family YMCA recognizes military families this November and all year round by […]

Grand Marshal of Kiwanis Christmas Parade chosen

(Rockwall – November 9, 2012) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary student Courtney Kirk has been named the winner of a poster contest, which earned her the honor of serving as Grand Marshal of the 43rd Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. The fourth grader’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Through the Eyes […]

Rockwall Community Theater cast makes presentation to Newcomers

(Rockwall – November 9, 2012) Select members of the Rockwall Community Theater cast presented excerpts from productions past, present and future to the Rockwall Newcomers and Friends on Thursday. From left are James Taylor, Zachary Wincent, Jack Hopkins, Allison Elliot, Phil Alford, Whitney Rosenbalm and Jennifer White.  Not pictured is Pam Whitaker, director. Photo submitted by […]

Kidd’s Kids depart for Disney dream vacation

Kraddick hosting 52 special children and their families for five-day trip of a lifetime (Dallas – November 9, 2012) More than 50 terminally/chronically ill and physically challenged children and their families headed to Walt Disney World yesterday for the 21st annual Kidd’s Kids trip. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio and television personality Kidd Kraddick, this […]