ROCKWALL (March 22, 2014) A taste of Thailand is coming to Rockwall. On Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 7pm, First Christian Church will host a dance/drama troupe from Payap University in Chiang Mai,Thailand. The performance is free to the public; however, there will be an opportunity to donate toward the cost of transportation for the […]
Rockwall may be home to the nation’s only all home-schooled, high school water polo team – and they are making quite a splash! ROCKWALL, TX (March 17, 2014) Marshall Garrett started playing water polo for the Rockwall Water Polo Club in the 12-yr-old & under under coed division. Life was good as this afforded Marshall […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 16, 2014) The American Dream, like everything in this modern age, has grown more sophisticated. It now includes the bucket list, that personal wish-list of things we most desire to accomplish before our time on earth expires. The bucket list sounds good to me. My own list already has three items: tour […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON […]
MCKINNEY, TX (March 15, 2014) Spring: when nature wakes from its winter slumber. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will celebrate this beautiful season with two outdoor events in April: the annual Spring Plant Sale April 11th through 13th and the new festival, Heritage Day on April 26th. SPRING PLANT SALE Member Pre-Sale: April […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) Join Beacon Harbor Rehabilitation Center, a Senior Care Centers facility located at 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall, for a free program at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 celebrating National Nutrition Month. The guest speaker will be Liz Jones, regular contributor to Blue Ribbon News and the Herald Banner, and a […]
ROCKWALL (February 28, 2014)The City of Rockwall hosted the 14th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit on February 22-23, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. YAC programs are championed by the Texas Municipal League and provide cities with energetic volunteers for civic projects, give city leaders fresh perspectives on issues challenging cities, and create a […]
ROCKWALL (February 28, 2014) UPDATE: Chandlers Landing Yacht Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. at Allure on Sunday, March 2. All boaters – sailors or motor boaters – are welcome to attend and help as the club re-organizes. The club will be electing officers. Allure at Chandlers Landing is located at 501 Yacht Club Drive. RSVP HERE. […]
(February 27, 2014) North Texas families looking to stay close to home during spring break will find a variety of fun and educational activities to participate in just minutes away from most parts of the Metroplex at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. The Heard’s spring break offerings will be held from March 8th through […]
ROCKWALL (February 23, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]