ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 13, 2014) While juggling a job and a family of six kids, Preston Nix still finds time to give back to his community and make an impact in the lives of young athletes by coaching football for the JER Chilton YMCA. Nix started a sports program eight years ago to offer a […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 14, 2014) A long-term study of college students aimed to test their vocabularies while also asking the group to rate their level of happiness. The test subjects with the largest vocabularies declared the greatest satisfaction with their lives. For many of us the vocabulary to express emotions is limited to a few words. […]
Photography Contest coming ROWLETT,TX. (July 14, 2014) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission has announced the winners for their 2014 Writing Contest. The winners were presented awards in three genres of writing, categorized by Youth and Adult Divisions. Seventy-one entries were received and all works were judged through a partnership with the University of Texas […]
Kindermusik classes provide music and movement activities to foster brain development in babies and young children, while helping them bond with parents ROCKWALL, TX (July 13, 2014) After completing a comprehensive training program that incorporates education in child development and music concepts from Kindermusik International, Danielle Yonchak received her Kindermusik license and opened a new […]
ROWLETT,TX. (July 11, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce takes great pleasure in announcing Life Message as July’s Business of the Month. Life Message is a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, and hands-on assistance for those in need. Life Message’s food pantry and clothing centers are designed to serve the communities east of the […]
ROYSE CITY,TX. (July 11, 2014) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce recently had the honor of being a part of the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for Country Friends Veterinary Clinic. After 20 years of ownership, Dr. Rhonda Phillips Black sold the business to Dr. Robin Westwood who has been on staff with her since […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) Growing up some of my favorite memories came on Sundays when we had our “family day.” My mom packed up some snacks and her handy map and we took off for the day. My brother and I would hop in the car and immediately establish our boundaries of who could […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help local kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Rockwall County Helping Hands is undertaking a task to raise money and gather […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 10, 2014) Local civic-minded golfers got their daily dose of iron and helped drive the cause at the Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. The first annual event was held June 30th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The sell-out friendly competition began at 11:30 am with lunch, shotgun start at 1:00 followed by dinner […]
ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY, TX (July 9, 2014) The deadline to register for Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry is Thursday, July 10 at noon. Hosted by the Bare Knuckles Babes, the tournament will take place Saturday from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Jennifer Drake, […]