(Rockwall) June 25, 2012 – The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club recently awarded Reading for Adults of the Rockwall County Library $3,000 to use for the promotion of the ESL, GED, and Citizenship program which enriches the entire community of Rockwall. Presenting the check is Billy Self from the Breakfast Rotary Club. Accepting the check is Gloria […]
Every day’s party at Arts A Blast, but now you have another reason to visit the artsy entertainment venue in Rockwall. Mark your calendars now for the Wineshare networking event coming Friday, July 13, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arts A Blast, located at 2845 Ridge Road, Suite 209 in Rockwall. Wineshare is held […]
Finding places to go in DFW just got easier (Frisco) June 23, 2012 – AroundTownKids.com, an online resource for parents in the DFW area, is excited to announce the release the newest version of their app which lists Fun Places to go in the metroplex. This App is the only one of its kind and […]
Does art make you smart? Photos by Blue Ribbon News, courtesy of Art’s A Blast and their students. (Rockwall) June 22, 2012 – This summer, Art’s A Blast in Rockwall is hosting more than 30 different camps for kids ages 4 to 18, led by instructors with art degrees or certifications, as well as education […]
Parade route changed to end at baseball field (Heath) June 21, 2012 – The City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4 will be led by the 2012 State 4-A Heath Hawks Baseball Championship team. The parade route has been changed to end at the Hawk’s Baseball Field, where a special program […]
NEW DATE: The Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 29, 2012, after the original date had to be changed due to heavy rains affecting the mountain bike trail. Transition opens at 6 a.m.; the race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Rockwall Family YMCA. Off road sprint triathlon benefits Rockwall YMCA […]
RISD School Board Recognition ~ Team Celebration at Dodie’s Cajun Diner ~ Heath City Council Recognition ~ Meet the Hawks at Palio’s Pizza ~ FreedomFest ~ Fourth of July parade ~ Baseball Camp (Heath) June 19, 2012 – The Heath Hawks Baseball Team is hardly slowing down after their 2012 Class 4-A State Championship win. They will […]
(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Board met June 14 in the home of Regent Peggy Atterberry to discuss the chapter’s service work, community involvement, and upcoming DAR events. The chapter will host a reception for naturalized citizens of Rockwall County at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at […]
(Rockwall ISD) June 18, 2012 – Williams Middle School Student Council hosted a dance and raised $750 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pictured with the check they recently presented for donation are Sherri Nichols, Student Council sponsor, and Morgan Gilstrap, Student Council president. Thanks to Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School, for sharing this photo. […]
Most dogs aren’t as gentle and mild-mannered as Penny. But you have to earn her trust first…for good reason. She was brought to Rockwall Pets in terrible condition. She had a fractured pelvis and both her rear legs were broken in two places. After all she’s been through, she’s more than a little timid. But […]