Rowlett Chamber welcomes Dave Spooner Photography

(ROWLETT-January 9, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Dave Spooner Photography with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 8. Dave loves to capture beauty, action and memories frozen in a moment of time in his photography. For family portraits, weddings, or other special events, contact Dave at 972-765-4373 (or text) or […]

‘Run Your Heart Out’ to help transplant patient McKenzie Young of Rockwall

(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) The first annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5K & Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association,  in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the east pavilion at Harry Myers Park, Rockwall. With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant […]

‘Rockwall goes red’ at Culpepper Steakhouse

‘Rockwall goes red’ at Culpepper Steakhouse

(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) Join Rockwall County Helping Hands for “Rockwall Goes Red” Little Red Dress Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Culpepper Steakhouse, 309 E. Interstate 30. The premier wine and cheese tasting event welcomes wine expert, Jim Leeuw of Select Wines, who will guide guests through a sampling of elite […]

Springer students study Navajo Code Talkers, donate to museum

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 8, 2013) Springer Elementary 2nd graders have been studying about Navajo Code Talkers this term. The Navajo Code Talkers were important citizens, because they helped the United States during World War II. The Navajo Code Talkers used their ancient language as a secret code during the war. Through their secret language they were […]

Winter Games of Texas 2013 coming Jan 18-20

Winter Games of Texas 2013 coming Jan 18-20

Skill, speed and stamina tested at North Texas’ largest on-going multi-sport event (FRISCO-January 8, 2013) Touchdowns and chilly days, twists and turns on the ice, last minute winning layups, skill, speed and stamina, and a well placed serve, kick or spike will mark the events of the Winter Games of Texas. If the 2012 Summer […]

Cain Winter Glow-Out coming Jan 25

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 8, 2013) A ping pong challenge among coaches, a DJ, dancing, a photo booth and prize drawings are sure to make the Cain Winter Glow-Out the social event of the season. Sponsored by the Cain Middle School PTA, the celebration will be 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, January 25 in the school cafeteria. Admission […]

ADOPTED! Gizmo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ADOPTED! Gizmo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(January 13, 2013) Just got word this little guy has been ADOPTED! No details on his new family yet, but we’ll keep you posted and post a photo if we can. (January 7, 2013) This little dog will make you burst into song. Something along the lines of “Me and My Shadow.” Little Gizmo is […]

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

(ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Johnny Carino’s in Rockwall will host a fundraiser for Throwaway Ponies on Tuesday, Jan. 15. TaPs will get 10 percent of the cost of your meal when you mention them. Throwaway Ponies provides a safe haven for horses who have been abused and neglected or who might have otherwise been euthanized because […]

Free luncheon to help women keep their heart “rockin'”

RSVP by Jan 28 (ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall invites women in the area to a free luncheon to learn how to keep their heart young, healthy and rockin’! The “Healthy Hearts Rock” luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Culpepper’s Steakhouse, 309 E. I30 in […]