Every year when the weather turns warm, we are treated to the dazzling floral displays of blooming crape myrtles…and their colorful show lasts through September. This Texas jewel has one of the longest blooming seasons; plus they are among the toughest, most adaptable plants around. Crape myrtles come in so many sizes now that they […]
First Presbyterian Church Rockwall displays “Kelly’s Quilt,” representing college student’s faith in God and her grieving process following mother’s death June 11, 2012 – The definition of a quilt is “a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching.” But Kelly’s quilt is so […]
Rockwall and Rowlett area residents have an opportunity to win big prizes by adopting PetSmart’s five-millionth pet. Rockwall Pets holds a weekly adoption event at the Rowlett PetSmart every Saturday from noon to 4 pm. An adoption this weekend may qualify a local resident for the national PetSmart award for adopting pet number five million. […]
Join the Rowlett, Wylie, Sachse and Murphy Chambers of Commerce for a Quad Chamber Mixer Speed Networking Event on Thursday, June 21 at Hyatt Place Garland, 5101 N. George Bush Parkway. The event begins with cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 p.m. Speed networking begins at 6. Members are admitted free. The cost for non-members is […]
(Lake Ray Hubbard) June 7, 2012 – Swim Across America, dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment, will host a Dallas Olympian Clinic Friday and an Open Water Swim Saturday in Rockwall. DALLAS OLYMPIAN CLINIC All age group swimmers may join in the Dallas Olympian Clinic to learn technique tips […]
(Garland) June 7, 2012 – Bring the kids out to enjoy a bounce house, dunking booth and other family fun activities at the Lake Area Affiliates CrossFit for Hope benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at the Garland Fire Administration Building Training Center, 1500 SH 66 in […]
(Rowlett) June 5, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Title Boxing Club with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 31. Title Boxing Club is the hottest fitness craze sweeping the nation. Burn up to 1,000 calories with explosive total body boxing and kickboxing POWER HOUR workouts. Title Boxing Club has taken […]
Friends help 90-year-old complete quilting project she started with her sister 16 years ago (Rockwall/Rowlett) June 5, 2012 – Argaree Laham began her very first quilting project when she was just 13 years old. “It was called an Oddfellows quilt because none of the fabric pieces were the same. Back then, everyone sewed their own clothes, […]
(Rowlett) June 5, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network physicians, leaders, and clinicians gathered recently to celebrate the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center in recognition of its meeting the Center of Distinction quality standards for two consecutive years. This LPWCC has achieved patient satisfaction […]
Benefit concert for The CUE Center for Missing Persons (Mesquite) June 3, 2012 – The “Journey Of A Thousand Miles: Begins With One Step: Hope for Texas MIssing” benefit concert today in Mesquite honors missing Dallas Resident Lisa Stone and continues to raise awareness of the silent epidemic of missing persons in Texas and across the […]