Dallas yards featured wide cracks in the summer of 2011. This summer, they’re more likely to display roofing company signs—hundreds dot some neighborhoods. There’s been relief from extreme drought in parts of Texas, though the extreme remains. As in too many places across the U.S. in recent months, rains come by way of dangerous storms […]
Dare to go Deep with God (Rockwall) July 16, 2012 – First Christian Church Rockwall announces its Vacation Bible School, “Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God!” to be offered Monday, July 30 through Friday August 3, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Children ages three years through fifth grade (completed) are welcome. There […]
(Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – A van filled with seven sleepy yet exuberant teenagers and their two chaperones pulled out of the parking lot at First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday July 15, 2012. Their destination was the Olive Tree Village in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their mission was to participate in […]
Jolie Holliday to perform free concert again at Dodie’s on Aug. 18 (Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – Jolie Holliday performed a live acoustic show at Dodie’s at The Harbor, drawing a crowd of country music fans and Cajun-food lovers to The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard Saturday. The country singer will return to Dodie’s for […]
You met Bashful last week, now it’s mom’s turn. Heidi is ready for love. She recently gave birth to four cute puppies (Bashful and the rest of the Disney Four: Mickey, Minnie and Belle), so she’s ready to relax and enjoy the good life. She’s very much a medium-sized dog – she weighs about 35 […]
The Rockwall County Family YMCA is currently offering: Small Fry Soccer for ages 2-3 and Youth Soccer for ages 4-12 Early Registration runs July 1-31 Regular Registration is August 1-15 Games begin on Saturday, September 8 Registration fees are $40 for family members and $75 for activity members Volleyball for grades 3-6 Early registration runs […]
(Rockwall) July 18, 2012 – Mike Crow, an independent business adviser, will be the guest speaker a community networking event Friday, Aug. 3 at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. The public event begins with open networking at 11:30 a.m., followed by Crow’s presentation. Crow, who is nationally known for his dynamic teaching and “no B.S.” marketing […]
July 19, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently honored Walmart, located at 2501 Lakeview Parkway, as its Business of the Month for July 2012. Manager LaGrante Birth accepted the plaque. Walmart serves customers and members in the ways they want to be served. Saving people money to help them live better was the […]
(The Harbor, Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall) Save the date for the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Duck Fest, which launches Saturday, Sept. 22 at The Harbor in Rockwall – benefiting The Boys and Girls Club and Meals on Wheels. Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be adopted and raced down the fountains at The Harbor […]
July 18, 2012 – On July 4th, in an obvious European/Democrat conspiracy to trump 4th of July Celebrations in America, scientists with funny accents announced that a subatomic particle resembling the long-sought Higgs Boson has been detected at the world’s most complicated and powerful machine, the Large Hadron Collider in Cern, Switzerland. I’m obviously kidding […]