GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Two Garland ISD high school drill teams and a local organization recently came together to help students in need. Volunteers from the Sachse High School Swingsters and the South Garland High School Southern Belles helped the Noon Exchange Club of Garland donate hundreds of back-to-school items to three local organizations—the Child […]
GARLAND,TX. (August 18, 2015) Are you ready for some action-packed high school football? Students, parents and community members can secure their seats for the 2015-16 varsity football season this month. Ticket sales begin Monday, Aug. 10, for current season ticket holders and Monday, Aug. 17, for the general public. Season ticket packages are $24-36, depending […]
(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 5, 2015) The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced the six people who will make up its 2015 class of inductees, including Olympic medalist Paul Foerster of Rockwall. The other honorees are sailing school founder Steve Colgate (Ft. Myers, Fla.), Olympic medalist and author JJ Fetter (San Diego, Calif.), boat […]
(ROCKWALL, TX-August 17, 2015) Sammy wants to be your BFF! She is a cuddly little girl who is loving life now that she is out of the shelter. Sammy is a 3 year old Norfolk Terrier Mix. Her adoption fee is a donation of $125. She has already been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated and […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2015) First United Methodist Church Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellowjacket Lane, will host its annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7. The community is encouraged to come get a jump on holiday shopping at this much-anticipated event, where shoppers will discover handmade crafts, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) More than 1,325 cyclists participated in the Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bike Ride benefiting scholarships for local RISD students! The top three male & female finishers of the 59-mile competitive course won cash awards of $250, $200 & $150 respectively. Congratulations to: (Women, l-r) Michelle Montoya, 2nd Place Ginny King, 1st […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2015) Members of Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently finalized programs for 2015-16 and invite the public to attend. All meetings are held at the Library Community Room, first floor, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall (except the Christmas Luncheon). Tuesday, September 8, 2015 First up is “The Astaires: Fred & […]
(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]
(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]