ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) A wildly successful national cat adoption promotion returns this week when Rockwall Pets joins more than 130 animal rescue groups and shelters nationwide to partner with Best Friends Animal Society in a campaign called “9 Lives for $9”. Adopt any cat nine months or older from Rockwall Pets for only $9 from June […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) Editor’s Note: This is not our usual Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week, but we felt compelled to add her story to our lineup of sweet pets needing homes. We want every homeless pet to find a forever home, and Harriett is in desperate need of a family. Harriet […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club is organizing an event called “Raft Up” at 7 p.m. July 11 on Lake Ray Hubbard. As their flyer states, “If you are sail-less, boat-less, doo-less, paddle-less, tube-less, raft-less, or clue-less, we can put you on something that floats. If you want to join the party […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 11, 2014) Cathy Bedsole and Alison Fox recently presented a $13,500 check on behalf of Rockwall Women’s League to Melody Hail, Development Director for Rockwall County Helping Hands. The money is designated for uninsured children that are patients of the Health Center at Helping Hands. Bedsole is president of RWL and Fox […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) In the aftermath of a loved one’s death, family members left on the bewildering journey of grief are often experience fatigue, emotional upheaval, and meaningful questions about life and faith. Faith & Grief Ministries offers a 6-week workshop that provides a safe venue to wrestle with the dynamics of grief and to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 10, 2014) The Friday Study Club recently met in the Rockwall County Library for its regular meeting and installation of the 2014-15 officers. Club president June Frawley presided over the business portion of the meeting. Ruth Beck announced the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at The Harbor in August with Michael Manley, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Rockwall County Library’s Adult Summer Reading program is more exciting than ever. The 2014 program, called Literary Elements, will offer an assortment of prizes. For the first time ever, participants will be able select the prize they are hoping to win. Prizes include a golf package for four, a tour […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) The Artists Gallery on the Square will exhibit the photographic work of Bob Chilton beginning this Saturday through July 14. There will be a a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 21. The one-man show, ‘All of the Above’, can be viewed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) This Pet of the Week should come with a warning. It’s so easy to fall in love with Chester as soon as you meet him. He’s a snuggle bug who loves attention. Even though he’s two years old, he still likes his fair share of playtime. But he can sometimes get […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 22nd Annual Rockwall Open Golf Tournament Friday, June 20th at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. There will be one shotgun start at 1 p.m., with practice balls 30 minutes prior to tee time. Registration and a box lunch will be available at 12 […]