If you play violin, viola, cello or bass, this orchestra is for you (May 5, 2013) The Rockwall School of Music is making the necessary arrangements to offer a homeschool orchestra for the 2013-14 school year. The orchestra will be open to all homeschool students in the greater Rockwall area. Instrumentalists with one or more […]
(May 5, 2013) When my firstborn entered this world, he was sick, and as I stood over that Plexiglas baby bed, breathing tubes and wires and IV’s all braided around him, I was scared, devoid of answers. Now, he’s 18 and soon to be heading off to college with a myriad more questions floating before […]
Community fundraising event to benefit Orange Wave Band (ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) Across the U.S., vital music programs are affected annually due to growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding. Without fundraisers, youth miss out on valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their interests. Rockwall Ford and Ford Motor Company are keeping these opportunities […]
Grand opening Sunday, May 19 (ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) A new, 18-hole disc golf course is taking shape at Smith Family Park in Fate, where the 18 members of the current Leadership Rockwall class are hard at work completing their community service project. A grand opening celebration is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, just […]
(ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) After months of preparation and a $1,000 donation from Walmart, the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club has prepared and distributed 200 meals for needy children in Rockwall County. Initially partnering with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, Kiwanis held its March 19th meeting at the Boys and Girls Club to assemble meals. One hundred fifty dinners […]
(LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 4, 2013) Numerous sightings of curious web-footed tracks are being reported area Lake Ray Hubbard, leaving residents clamoring over their origin. After expert analysis, officials believe they belong to Flo-T Duck, the official mascot of the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta. What sets these prints apart is that they appear to be dancing […]
(ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Harbor District US Postal Office, now conveniently located at 3003 Ridge Road in Rockwall. They have all of the latest stamps and offer the same services including First Class, Priority Mail, and Express Mail all at same price as […]
(May 4, 2013) The 2nd Annual Grand Hall USA GRILL OUT will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Grand Hall USA, 3838 W. Miller Road in Garland, 75041. Proceeds from the raffle and 50% of grill sales will benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs of Rockwall, a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained […]
What is a breast center? (ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) You may have recently heard the term breast center or seen an advertisement or signage for a breast center in your area. Being a fairly new term, you may have wondered “what is a breast center and why is it important?” A breast center is a highly […]
(WYLIE-May 4, 2013) Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship was honored by an official visit from United States Congressman Pete Sessions during April at the Equest facility in Wylie. Congressman Sessions was on site to learn more about the “Hooves for Heroes” program, Equest’s equine assisted therapy program for U.S. Veterans. The Congressman was personally introduced to […]