(ROCKWALL – Sept 16, 2013) Friends of Rockwall County Library recently brought former servicemen together for a presentation about the Honor Flight DFW program. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW coordinator, explained the organization’s goal to take area World War II veterans to Washington DC to see the WW II memorial. The all-expense two-day trip is […]
(Rockwall) September 11, 2013 – Join local author Anne Mateer as she celebrates the release of her third novel, A Home for My Heart, with a book launch and signing party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 at Barnes & Noble Firewheel. The historical fiction writer’s other books include Wings of a Dream and […]
(Rockwall) September 8, 2013 – The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host an Orientation & Sign-Up Night at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 for those interested in being part of the Adventure Guide and Princess program. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy special bonding time with their fathers during the […]
(Royse City) September 4, 2013 –Congratulations to Russell Mills at 1124 Applegate Way on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the […]
(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – Throwaway Ponies, a nonprofit horse rescue organization that provides therapeutic riding and equine assisted therapy, will host a benefit garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7. Throwaway Ponies is located at 2368 FM 552 in Rockwall. There will be lots of […]
(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – Rockwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2013-14 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall (across the street from the new Courthouse). The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is a […]
(Rockwall) September 2, 2013 – Rockwall County Republican Women will host their monthly meeting on Monday, September 9 at The City of Heath Community Room located at Heath City Hall. The guest speaker will be Lillie Ralph on the history of the black electorate. Ralph is involved with GameChaingers, an organization whose goal is to break the […]
(Plano) August 30, 2013 – Come explore the adventures awaiting you and your family offered by community youth organizations during a fun-filled afternoon at Plano’s historic Heritage Farmstead Museum. The Plano Family YMCA, Boy Scouts Circle Ten Council and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will be there, along with bounce houses, games, crafts, Dutch […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking a homeowner for the next build that will start in late fall of this year. There are many deserving families in Rockwall. If you or someone you know might be qualified, please visit rockwallhabitat.org or inquire at for more information. Each week Habitat […]
Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]