Water District suggests outside faucets be protected, automatic sprinkler systems turned OFF (December 4, 2013) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District urge homeowners and business water customers to prepare for freezing and icy weather forecast for North Texas. To help prevent broken pipes and water leaks outside the home or business, NTMWD officials recommend […]
ROCKWALL (December 3, 2013) Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson. The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory of Blane […]
(December 2, 2013) It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving meals with family and/or friends, a long weekend out of school, deteriorating driving conditions (and drivers), and four weeks of consumer craziness. Despite popular misconceptions in the media, the Black Friday weekend is not… A day in honor of the death of bank accounts, the […]
ROCKWALL (November 30, 2013) As many of you may remember, Rockwall experienced some excitement back in the spring when the History Channel’s H2 production team came to Rockwall to research our unique system of subterranean rock walls for a future episode on their America Unearthed television series. The Rockwall County Historical Foundation has just learned that […]
ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY (November 29, 2013) Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park is once again offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 2, 2013, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees and ornaments will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes […]
ROCKWALL / COLLIN / HUNT COUNTY (November 29, 2013) The Tri-County Choral Society will perform a “Home for the Holidays” concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 7th at First United Methodist Church in Royse City. Children from the Ruth Cherry Intermediate Choir will be joining in the concert. Tickets are $5 pre-sale; $7 at the […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (November 29, 2013) Congratulations to CONNIE CATINCHI who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just won FOUR FREE TICKETS to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Our Week Four Winner was DIANE PORTER who is excited about […]
Pet photos with Santa at Rockwall Petco Dec 7 & 14 ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013) I look pathetic in a Santa suit. Instead of jolly and plump, I look like a red and white beanpole. The uncomfortable pillow strapped around my waist doesn’t help one bit. To be sure, I have the husky voice, the twinkle […]
ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013) Rockwall PAWS will host its 4th Annual Wine & Dine fundraising event benefiting dogs and cats of Rockwall at 6 p.m. January 25, 2014 at Nineteen, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive. There will be dinner with wine, silent and live auctions, a gift card tree and cash bar. Please […]
ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013) Pine cones and holly berries. Evergreen branches and magnolia leaves. There is such an abundance of natural materials available to make simple holiday decorations. Learn how to create a special Christmas centerpiece using a variety of natural materials that have been provided by local Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners will host a […]