Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

October 17, 2012 – Halloween is a holiday that’s enjoyed much more by people than by pets, who don’t know that the miniature monsters and ghoulish goblins ringing the doorbell all night long aren’t real.  “Dogs and cats can easily become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of trick-or-treaters and holiday festivities,” […]

Newcomers to host Rockwall Community Playhouse

(Rockwall) October 16, 2012 – Cast members of the Rockwall Community Playhouse will present the program at the November 8 meeting of Newcomers and Friends. The community theatre produces seven productions each season and provides theatre support, assistance and educational programs to the schools.They offer new opportunities for instruction and experience in theatre arts as well […]

Rockwall Rib Rub & Run a ‘smokin’ hot’ success

Rockwall Rib Rub & Run a ‘smokin’ hot’ success

(Rockwall) October 18, 2012 – Cool, rainy weather on October 6 didn’t put a damper on the good times at the 4th Annual Rib Rub and Run event in Downtown Rockwall – a smokin’ hot barbecue competition and a fun run. “We had a fantastic turn-out with a couple thousand visitors over the course of the […]

‘Phenomenal’ turnout for Fire Dept Open House

‘Phenomenal’ turnout for Fire Dept Open House

(Rockwall) October 15, 2012 – The 9th Annual Rockwall Fire Department Open House drew more than 2,500 people to Fire Station #2 that came to meet firefighters, view demonstrations and learn more about fire prevention in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. Twelve hundred slices of pizza and 500 cupcakes were served for lunch at the […]

Great ‘Night Out’ in Rockwall

Rockwall Police Department Drug Return October 9, 2012 – Rockwall police collected 225 pounds of old and unwanted prescription drugs that filled 10 boxes during the Sept. 29th Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, a national event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program provides residents the opportunity to turn in their expired or unwanted […]

Free financial education workshops offered

October 8, 2012 – Did you know – YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosts FREE financial education workshops in your community? Check out what’s happening this month; click on the image to enlarge to see a full schedule of classes. Thanks to Deanne McCarty for sharing this news.  To submit your news and events, email . […]

All skill levels welcome at Shenaniganz new family bowling league

October 6, 2012 – Shenaniganz, the ultimate eater-tainment destination located at 1290 East Interstate 30 in Rockwall, introduces its Family / Kids Bowling League, welcoming all skill levels. The six week season begins Saturday, October 13. To learn more, email or call 972-722-1133. Shared by Parker Coddington, Shenaniganz. To submit your good news and events, […]

Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes Yard of the Month

(Lewisville) October 4, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes one residential and one business each month from April through October for the “Yard of the Month”.  Signs designating the winners are  proudly displayed for all to see. The September resident Yard of the Month winner is the beautifully landscaped yard located at 1013 Dartmouth Drive. […]

Free family fun at Rockwall Fire Open House Saturday

(Rockwall) October 4, 2012 – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7 through 13 and the Rockwall Fire Department will mark the occasion with an open house, school visits and tips for fire safety. Bring the family to the annual Open House at Fire Station #2, 920 Rockwall Parkway on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 […]