ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Military veterans and active military personnel can adopt a companion animal for only $11 as part of a Veterans Day celebration by Rockwall Pets. The Rockwall-based nonprofit will be adopting adult dogs and cats at a special rate to anyone with a military ID at the Rockwall Petco on November 9-10. The Veterans […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]
ROCKWALL/KAUFMAN COUNTY (November 5, 2013) Eight Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on October 28th. From left are Richard Carson, Eliana McGrath, Joni Jenkins, Judge Hall, Thea Russell, Dennis McBay, Doreen Craig, Carol Rosini and Stephanie Phalen. These new COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES will be working in conjunction with the […]
Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Meet Sundance, our Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight. This 10-month-old unregistered quarterhorse will dance her way into your heart. She leads, loads and stands for grooming. Her older sisters are well built and stand about 1 hands. Sundance’s mother is also being cared for at Throwaway Ponies. Throwaway […]
ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall, along with sponsor AFS Texas Foundation Repair, will host a special fundraising event for Legacy Boxer Rescue from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 10. Fifteen percent of all food purchases will be donated back to Legacy Boxer Rescue, a volunteer organization dedicated […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – October 30, 2013) Mrs. Thompson’s third grade class at Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary brought the most canned food for the KC Club Helping Hands Food Drive. They brought 133 cans and won a snow cone party. Submitted by Kristie Leavell. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (October 26, 2013) Congratulations to ROSE BUTLER (75087) who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and won a family 4-pack to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT… Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) Moving can be stressful for everyone, but older adults often have challenges that can complicate relocation. A Senior Real Estate Specialist can help older adults and their families navigate through the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that are unique to them. Karen Straughan is an SRES with Coldwell […]
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Coming together to benefit the future culinary workforce Local organizations lend time and money to area’s only high school Iron Chef-style competition (October 23, 2013) Hard work plus determination is the simple recipe for success, but several local organizations are adding a few extra ingredients to help high school culinary students prep for the future. They’re […]