The Rockwall community shared the spirit of giving this holiday season as Fox 4 News and Jack FM hosted a spirit-filled Toys for Tots event at The Harbor on Dec. 9. Residents lined up to drop off toys even before the official 5 p.m. start time. On hand to accept donations were members of the United States Marine Corps and countless […]
Thanks to Rowlett Chamber Ambassador Robbert van Bloemendaal for sharing this slideshow. The Hella Temple in Garland welcomed a full house on Friday, Dec. 2 as the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted its 22nd Annual Casino Night – the Rowlett Stampede. The major sponsor for this year’s western-themed event was Lake Pointe Medical Center. Through the support of generous […]
The Lights On Ice Outdoor Ice Rink at Frisco Square is open for skating through Jan. 8, 2012. This real ice skating rink is 50’ x 85’; located at the southwest corner of Main St. and Coleman Blvd. across from Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. This daily event is in addition to the already popular, […]
Winter has made a big splash since Dolphin Tale opened in theaters. Winter plays herself in the film based on the true story of her rescue and rehabilitation with a prosthetic tail. The bottlenose dolphin lost her tail due to an infection after being caught in a crab trap. I love the movie. Besides a […]
Tree decorating underway, parade and tree lighting the day after Thanksgiving It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price hoisted a 55-foot blue spruce tree from a flatbed truck and placed the Christmas tree into position at the corner of Main and 3rd street in Sundance Square on […]
(Rowlett) The Rowlett Exchange Club encourages everyone to take part in its 25th Annual Christmas Parade, a charity fundraiser that features ‘A Silver Christmas’ theme for 2011. The parade, which will travel down Main St. in Rowlett on Nov. 19, enables the Exchange Club to continue its programs in Americanism, community service, youth and child abuse prevention. Register […]
Rockwall Women’s League looks ahead to Big Hat Bingo Bash and ‘Waltz Across Texas’ charity ball The Rockwall Women’s League “Walk Across Texas” 5K/Walk-a-thon drew many participants and volunteers to Harry Myers Park on Saturday, Oct. 22. Rockwall Women’s League thanks everyone involved for helping to contribute to the community. They look forward to seeing everyone at […]
(Lake Ray Hubbard) Christmas in November at The Harbor is a wonderful way to kick-start the season and catch that magical feeling that brings out the best in all of us – especially since Santa has promised to make The Harbor in Rockwall one of his first stops of the season! Experience it Wednesday, Nov. […]
(Richardson) Eisemann Center Presents’ ViewPoint Bank Theatre Comedy Series opens the 2011-12 Season with Cocktails with Larry Miller: Little League, Adultery and Other Bad Ideas. The show runs for six performances during the week of Nov. 16-19, at 8 p.m., with matinees on Nov. 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. in the Bank of America Theatre. Comedian […]
(Richardson) Following triumphant successes in London, on Broadway and across North America, BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for “Best Special Theatrical Event,” and the 2001 Emmy Award for “Best Choreography,” will return to the Eisemann Center in Richardson for two performances, Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 […]