Parasailing season opens on Ray Hubbard

(LAKE RAY HUBBARD, THE HARBOR – April 6, 2013)  Parasailing the Harbor has officially opened  its 2013 season of high adventure on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Chute ‘n The Breeze departs near the lighthouse at The Harbor, offering single, tandem or triple flights that are fun for the whole family. SEASON OPENING SPECIAL  Throughout April, owner/operator […]

Music, wine tasting in memory of Chef Paul at 96 West Winery

(WYLIE-April 6, 2013)96 West Winery in Wylie and Bikers Against Cancer present singer/songwriter Erick Murphy to the stage beginning at noon Saturday, April 27. The afternoon of wine tasting and music will benefit cancer research and PanCan.org, in memory of Chef Paul Jordan, who recently lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul Henry Jordan was […]

Rockwall County Kiwanis kicks off Food for Kids program

(ROCKWALL-April 4, 2013) After months of preparation, and a $1,000 donation from Walmart, the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club has prepared and distributed 200 meals for needy children in Rockwall County. Initially partnering with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, The Kiwanis Club held it’s March 19 meeting at the Boys and Girls club to assemble […]

City of Heath honored as Top Recycler

Next Free E-Waste Collection offered April 13 (HEATH, April 3, 2013) The City of Heath was recognized by the Environmental Co-Op for being a Top Recycler among area cities. Heath residents turned in more than 27,600 pounds of electronic waste at two Co-Op Collection Events hosted in 2012. Residents can build on this success by […]

Rockwall Youth Fair April 3-6

(ROCKWALL-April 2, 2013) The Rockwall FFA and 4-H Youth Fair gets underway Wednesday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, April 6 at the Rockwall ISD Ag Center, 875 Riding Club Road. LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 3 Noon to 5pm: Shop Project Show 6pm: Livestock Judging Contest Friday, April 5 5pm: Show in the following […]

Inspire Financial Group hops into service

Inspire Financial Group hops into service

Employees collect candy, donate Easter baskets to Community Partners of Dallas  (April 1, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently hosted an Easter Basket Drive. They donated dozens of beautifully decorated Easter baskets – overflowing with candy and other special treats – to Community Partners of Dallas. Each year, the Community Partners of Dallas’ goal is […]

Miss Texas All Star US Pageant coming to Rockwall

Miss Texas All Star US Pageant coming to Rockwall

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE APRIL 28 PAGEANT (ROCKWALL-April 2, 2013) The Texas All Star United States Pageant is coming to Rockwall Sunday, April 28 – a chance for teen and young miss contestants to be crowned Miss Texas United States, earn a scholarship and win cash awards. The event will be held at Ouida Springer […]

Community kicks off Easter at Heart of Heath

Race results are here! (HEATH-April 2, 2013) Ideal “runner’s weather” helped attract more than 340 participants to the Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk presented on March 30 by the City of Heath Special Events Board. Taking first place in the run for the second consecutive year was Justin Tokuz with an 18:25 time. Tiffany Hauerwas […]