(Rockwall County) The 4th Annual “Go the Distance” Christian Corneau Memorial Run will be Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Rockwall County Family YMCA, located at 1210 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall. The event honors Christian Corneau, a Rockwall student who passed away in 2006. Proceeds benefit the Partners Campaign, the YMCA’s financial assistance fund that […]
Adoptions discounted to $30 all weekend Dallas Animal Services will host a Howl-o-Ween Pet Psychic Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct.29. Sponsored by The Petropolitan, the event will feature a pet costume contest at 1 p.m., dozens of vendors, children’s activities, free treats for people and dogs, professional pet photos and, of […]
[TheRockwallNews.com] In-N-Out Burger will open at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1106 E. Interstate 30, in front of Costco. After months of waiting, many Rockwall County residents who have been so excited about the opening will soon be able to fill their mouths with IN-N-OUT’s famous, 100 percent […]
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center will host its annual Pumpkin Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Come to the Collin County wildlife sanctuary for a fun-filled day of fall festivities, which includes watching the exotic cats receive pumpkin treats. Bring a pre-carved pumpkin to enter in a contest; prizes […]
(Frisco) Ghouls and goblins and kids 12 and under are invited to Treat or Treat the Square from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Come to Frisco Square dressed in your best costume and trick or treat at some of your favorite restaurants, shops and businesses. Visit the Pumpkin Patch in front of City […]
(Rockwall County) In 1866, just one year after the Civil War, J.A. Hartman erected a windmill over a 45-foot, hand-dug well to provide water to the cotton gin which would bear his name. Among the first such contraptions to be installed in Rockwall County, the Hartman Mill’s steel tower was erected on oak pilings to […]
(Rockwall County) The Rockwall Women’s League will host ‘Walk Across Texas’ Walkathon and 5K Race beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration is $25 at the East Pavilion. The event helps the Rockwall Women’s League in its volunteer efforts within Rockwall County, where they deliver hot meals to senior […]
(Richardson) Keyboard Conversations featuring concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel opens the 2011-12 Season with “A Beethoven Bonanza!” in the Eisemann Center’s Bank of America Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. “A Beethoven Bonanza!” will showcase the many moods of the composer’s genius. The program will include the humorous and lighthearted Sonata Op. 31 No. 3, the […]
(Grapevine) Looking for some spooky fun this Halloween? On Saturday, Oct. 29, bring the family and creep aboard the All Hallows Eve Train on the hauntingly historic Grapevine Vintage Railroad for an evening to scream about! This harrowing journey is complete with haunted tales along the rails. See if you can spot a ghost […]
The hay maze at Covington’s Fall Festival is always a family favorite. (Rowlett) Covington’s Nursery invites the community to join them in celebrating the coming of autumn at its 4th Annual Fall Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The festival will be held amidst the nursery’s gigantic pumpkin patch and beautiful pansy displays, located […]