Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]
(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Dear Editor, I was so dismayed to see the notice of closing on the front door of Brookshires this week. We moved here in 1978, just before the store opened, and have been customers ever since. We have certainly been frequent customers of the wonderful pharmacy for the last 4 years […]
(Rockwall) August 13, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is seeking public input regarding proposed changes to the Harry Myers Municipal Pool. The Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a public input forum at the next scheduled Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday September 4, 2013. The meeting will begin at 6 […]
(Royse City) August 20, 2013 – Cub Scout Pack 1401 of Royse City will host a Registration Night for 1st through 5th grade boys from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 2013 at Fort Elementary School. The cost of registration is $45. For more info, visit beascout.org. RELATED STORY Royse City Cub Scout Pack seeking […]
Volunteers pitch in as part of Keep Texas Waterways Clean Program Kayak Instruction Foundation will provide a free, two hour kayak rental in exchange for a bag of “lake trash” (Rowlett) August 20, 2013 – Local volunteers are banding together to tackle litter in Lake Ray Hubbard, as part of the Keep Texas Waterways Clean program. […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Veterans of WWII are invited to be the honored guests at Friends of the Rockwall County Library at the September 10th meeting. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW Coordinator, is the featured speaker at the 11:00 a.m. meeting held in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Honor Flight DFW […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Linda Robinson, USO Honor Flight Coordinator for Dallas/Fort Worth will be the featured speaker for the September 10th meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Her topic, “Defenders of Freedom” will give details about the Honor Flights for DFW area World War II veterans. The public is invited to attend. […]
(Royse City) August 19, 2013 – Royse City Cub Scout Pack 1401 is reaching out to local businesses, organizations and individuals for donations and sponsorships to help them acquire much needed camping equipment, a camping trailer, uniforms, pack T-shirts, event fees and camping fees for badge requirements. “Our pack continues to grow and we continue to learn […]
(Rockwall) August 2, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2013-2014 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Students wishing to be considered must be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city limits of the City of Rockwall. The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is […]
August 18, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Plano Family YMCA 2013-14 Preschool Program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. Children age 3 to 5 will enjoy lessons in math and counting, science, pre-phonics, letters, colors and shapes, arts and crafts, weather and the seasons, calendars, character building, cooking, nutrition, Spanish and sign language. “We […]