(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Seven-year-old Oshin Dixon recently set up her own Glitter Tattoo Shop. She bought her supplies with commissions she earned for doing jobs around the house. She reached her goal of $150, and then generously split her earnings three ways: with Rockwall Pets, the Rockwall shelter and the Royse City shelter. She […]
Thanksgiving couldn’t wait until late November this year. It showed up early when I opened One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp. By chapter three, I wasn’t just reading; I had responded to the challenge that inspired the best-seller—to list one thousand blessings. The author, a farmer’s wife and homeschooling mother of six, had plenty of […]
Rockwall’s restored train station is site of Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive (Rockwall – November 21, 2012) Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics is celebrating the season in a special way – by participating in the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive, and hosting an Angel Tree in the lobby of the dental depot. Bart Miller DDS, MS and […]
(Rockwall – November 20, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the first school in Rockwall for Autism. The Marigold Learning Academy specializes in Autism and related disabilities for students’ ages 2.5 to 7 years old. They are located north of Historical Downtown Rockwall, at 502 N. Goliad. Marigold believes in empowering a lifelong fascination […]
(November 20, 2012) Prepping for their futures, Garland High School culinary arts students recently competed in the third-annual Iron Chef: North Texas event at The Art Institute of Dallas. A “high school take on the popular Iron Chef: America” concept, the culinary showdown is unlike any other in the area. Teams from Allen, Duncanville, Garland, […]
(Rockwall – November 20, 2012) Ask anyone who lives, works, or plays here what makes Rockwall such a unique place, and you’re sure to hear about its small town charm and big sense of community. Despite being one of the fastest growing communities in the country, Rockwall hasn’t lost its hometown feel or outgrown its ability […]
So many ways to celebrate the season…here are few. Add your event by emailing . Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 – SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Experience a drive-thru holiday spectacular featuring more than two million LED lights – 600 holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway. $15 per car […]
Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive in full swing (Rockwall – November 21, 2012) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is decked out for the holidays with festive food, Date Night specials and an Angel Tree benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive. Help a local child in need by selecting a tag off […]
(Rockwall – November 19, 2012) While playing BINGO with residents of Summer Ridge Assisted Living in Rockwall, members of Girl Scout Troop #7412 were thrilled to meet Katherine Strain, who was part of the first Girl Scout Troop in Rockwall back in the 1930’s. Pictured with Ms Strain are Sophia Duncan, Corissa Perez, Sydnie Covington, Emma […]
(November 19, 2012) The glamor! The excitement! It can all be yours if you adopt stylish Kim. Your life will never be the same. Paparazzi are sure to follow you and your fashionable kitty. Gorgeous Kim and her twin sister Khloe are used to all the attention. Kim will be more than happy to share […]