Rockwall mom organizes Chiari Walk to help conquer neurological disorder

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 15, 2014) When her son Reid, and and later her daughter Regan, were diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, Nicole Watson felt discouraged. Now she strives to stay positive and help promote research and awareness by organizing a Conquer Chiari fundraising walk at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. The walk will be held in 76 […]

Meet Georgia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2014) That smiling face guarantees you’ll have more than an old sweet song to keep Georgia on your mind. Here’s a two-year-old who’s as calm and smooth as an old Hoagy Carmichael tune. Georgia is an unflappable beauty who’s never met another person or another dog with whom she couldn’t get […]

Communicating emotions

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 14, 2014) A long-term study of college students aimed to test their vocabularies while also asking the group to rate their level of happiness. The test subjects with the largest vocabularies declared the greatest satisfaction with their lives. For many of us the vocabulary to express emotions is limited to a few words.  […]

High School Hockey ‘Free Skate’ set for Aug 9

ROCKWALL, TX (July 13, 2014) All students in Rockwall, Richardson, Garland, Forney, Sunnyvale, Heartland and Mesquite ISD’s, grades 7 through 12, are welcome to join the High School School Association’s FREE SKATE at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9 at the Ice Training Center, 522 Centennial Blvd. in Richardson. All current players are encouraged to attend, […]

New Kindermusik Studio opens in Rockwall

New Kindermusik Studio opens in Rockwall

Kindermusik classes provide music and movement activities to foster brain development in babies and young children, while helping them bond with parents ROCKWALL, TX (July 13, 2014) After completing a comprehensive training program that incorporates education in child development and music concepts from Kindermusik International, Danielle Yonchak received her Kindermusik license and opened a new […]

Rowlett Chamber announces Life Message as July’s Business of the Month

ROWLETT,TX. (July 11, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce takes great pleasure in announcing Life Message as July’s Business of the Month. Life Message is a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, and hands-on assistance for those in need. Life Message’s food pantry and clothing centers are designed to serve the communities east of the […]

Royse City Chamber hosts Country Friends Veterinary Clinic ribbon cutting

ROYSE CITY,TX. (July 11, 2014) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce recently had the honor of being a part of the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for Country Friends Veterinary Clinic. After 20 years of ownership, Dr. Rhonda Phillips Black sold the business to Dr. Robin Westwood who has been on staff with her since […]

On a tank of gas from Rockwall, Texas

On a tank of gas from Rockwall, Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) Growing up some of my favorite memories came on Sundays when we had our “family day.” My mom packed up some snacks and her handy map and we took off for the day. My brother and I would hop in the car and immediately establish our boundaries of who could […]