(April 25, 2013) The Dallas Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will host the Patriot PAWS Charity Golf Challenge on Tuesday, June 4 at Canyon Creek Country Club, 625 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. Originally organized in February of 2006, Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS is a member of Assistance Dogs International and employs certified […]
Big D provides the boats – you provide the fun! (ROCKWALL-May 21, 2013) Big D Boat Club will host free Open House events from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at Chandlers Landing Marina, One Harbor View Drive in Rockwall. Learn what’s new for the upcoming season, including new boats and new locations. Big […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary 5th graders recently participated in the Southwest Airlines adopt-a-pilot program with pilot Kevin Watts. Watts visited the 5th graders in March and May and shared valuable lessons with them that related to Social Studies, Reading, Math, and Science. He communicated to the students the importance of education […]
(May 20, 2013) The Garland Chamber of Commerce presents the FREE social media event of the year – a 2-part seminar series covering “Social Media Marketing & Facebook for Business” and the “Power of Email Marketing”. Part 1 will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Richland College Garland Campus, 675 W. Walnut […]
(May 19, 2013) Of the countless hours spent in my grandparent’s huge back yard (or the “back 40” as Pappaw called it) running, biking, and corn stalk fighting, I think I logged the most time in “Old Blue.” “Old Blue” was Pappaw’s 1954 Chevrolet pickup. He drove it into the 1990’s until a stroke prevented […]
(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) The Metro East Division of The Greater Dallas Homebuilders Association and Rods and Relics of Dallas are gearing up for the return of the annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show Sunday, May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). First and second […]
(May 19, 2013) The journey that began with a stack of diapers and swaddling blankets will reach a pinnacle at the toss of a tassel. Our youngest child will soon don a long robe and mortarboard to receive his college diploma. This, he thinks, is no big deal, just a necessary bit of pageantry. As a […]
(ROWLETT-May 16, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital, offering quality veterinary services, premium pet food and luxury pet lodging. Stonebridge has two convenient locations – 711 W. Rusk Street in Rockwall, and 8502 Liberty Grove Road in Rowlett. Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital also serves surrounding communities […]
(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) For his sixth grade community service project, Anthony Khabaz of Rockwall chose to hold garage sales, and donate the money he earned to help those with Autism. Because Anthony wanted to give to a local organization rather than a national one, his mother contacted the Marigold Learning Academy in Rockwall, specializing in […]
(May 14, 2013) Last summer, my 7 year old decided to become an entrepreneur. He decided to open his own mobile tattoo parlor. He carried markers around with him, offering to draw a tattoo on your hand, your arm, or your face. He drew Star Wars characters and smiley faces and others I wasn’t too […]