(Rockwall) June 11, 2013 – I love advocating for No Kill shelters, because nearly every story has a happy ending. Beautiful dogs like Delilah, who were previously put down with nary a thought at area animal shelters, now have a chance at their own fairy tale life. But because it involved some dark days, Delilah’s […]
Tips for travelling, observing the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (June 11, 2013) This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and President Abraham Lincoln’s eloquent Gettysburg Address. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought during the first three days of July 1863 in and around the small […]
(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Senior 4-H members Naomi Romero, Bradley Simpson and Rachel Simpson are preparing to travel to Texas 4-H Roundup to compete in the State Consumer Decision Making Contest. It will be held Wednesday, June 12 on the campus of Texas A&M University. They will be competing against 23 other teams […]
(Rockwall) June 10, 2013 – Bring the family to historic downtown Rockwall from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15 for the JUST FOR KIDS event. An extension Farmers Market, JUST FOR KIDS features interactive activities for the little ones, at San Jacinto Court (between Rusk and First Streets). There will be crafts, games, and […]
(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Come learn about the new Helping Hands Community Circle and how you can be a part of “engaging the next generation” by attending a membership kickoff event on Saturday, June 22 aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Helping Hands Little Black Dress event means you can throw on your […]
(Rockwall ISD) June 10, 2013 – The Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce the Class of 2013 valedictorians and salutatorians for Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School. Jacob Cariker has been named the Valedictorian of Rockwall High School and he plans to attend Hendrix College in the Fall. Rockwall High Salutatorian Katharine Page […]
Results Party Tuesdsay, June 11 at Allure (Rockwall) June 10, 2013 – Rockwall’s own Amber Carrington of The Voice made a special guest appearance and gave a rockin’ performance during the free Concert by the Lake Series Thursday, June 6 at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet presented Amber with a Proclamation and a key […]
June 10, 2013 – Lulu, a little three-year-old terrier mix, may look shy and unassuming, but she prefers to speak for herself. “Hey you! Are you lookin’ at me? You’d better be, because I’ve been looking all over the place for you. If you take me home right now, I promise I won’t be any trouble. […]
Nominate your Prom King and Queen (Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – Grab your duck tape and throw on your old prom dress. Dust off that baby blue tux hanging in the attic – because it’s time for JUNK PROM! The Helping Hands Junk Prom and Flea Market will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, […]
The rod doubled and the reel sang as the shark darted and dove to the deep. After fishing for days on aFloridapier, I had hooked a monster, and my Dad coached and cheered above everyone. I was nine when I carved out this memory with my hero. He’s a mere shell of a man now, […]