(Rockwall) August 2, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2013-2014 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Students wishing to be considered must be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city limits of the City of Rockwall. The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is […]
August 18, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Plano Family YMCA 2013-14 Preschool Program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. Children age 3 to 5 will enjoy lessons in math and counting, science, pre-phonics, letters, colors and shapes, arts and crafts, weather and the seasons, calendars, character building, cooking, nutrition, Spanish and sign language. “We […]
(Denton) August 18, 2013 – Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton hosted a gala grand-opening celebration Aug. 10 for both its Isle of the Heart and its Hudson Courtyard. The gazebo and courtyard are available for small parties, especially weddings. More than 30 people attended the party, which was […]
August 18, 2013 – Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale will offer a lecture 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, about steps people can take to avoid knee pain and damage. Dr. Jeff Zhao, an orthopedic surgeon, will share advice and discuss treatment options. There is no charge for the lecture. It will be in the […]
(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – Brenden Staley was declared Rockwall’s Mayor for a Day on Aug. 16 by Rockwall Mayor David Sweet. Brenden received the honor by attending a fundraiser for a fireman killed in the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion. Mayor Brenden toured City Hall, Fire station #1, the Rockwall Police Department & Rockwall […]
(Rockwall) August 17, 2013 – Auditions will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 5 at Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk, for the musical comedy “Nuncrackers.” Bring a headshot, resume, 16 bars of a prepared classic Christmas song to sing and be prepared for a cold reading from the script. Callbacks, if […]
(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – In an effort to ensure that public safety remains a top priority with the City of Rockwall, officials often partner with area agencies for better protection of residents. Recently, the Rockwall Fire Department brokered an agreement with the Rowlett Fire Department to use each other’s Emergency Operations Center in the […]
(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – Registration just opened for the father/child Adventure Guides and Princesses program at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. A special Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 6. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy special bonding time with their Dads during the Adventure Guides/Princesses’ ever-popular fall and […]
(Rockwall) August 11, 2013 – The Iron Chef Challenge benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County drew more than 200 participants to Southfork Ranch Aug. 10, 2013. The fundraising event was a huge success and a ton of fun! Emcees were Chef Michael Carroll, Rockwall Mayor David Sweet and Billy Quinton of Q Ball […]
(Rockwall / Heath) August 8, 2013 – Heath author Carolyn Roosth just published her second novel, ANGER, which follows last year’s publication of DENIAL. Both are available in ebook and print formats at smashwords.com and amazon.com. The author grew up on a farm outside a small town in East Texas and was the first in her […]