4-H horse club makes Rockin’ donation to help with Oklahoma disaster relief

(Rockwall County) June 1, 2013 – Members of the Rockwall County 4-H Rockin’ Riders  –  a horse club dedicated to teaching, sharing and learning new skills through equine involvement – recently voted on how to spend the proceeds they’ve earned from fundraising efforts over the past year. Members decided to send a $500 check, in […]

Hobert Pools makes a splash with Chamber ribbon cutting

(Rockwall) May 31, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Hobert Pools with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Hobert Pools is “Your Total Pool Company.” They have been in the Dallas area for the past 38 years and have built more than 11,000 pools. What makes Hobert Pools unique is their construction. They […]

Rockwall Helping Hands awarded United Way grants

(Rockwall County) May 31, 2013 – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has awarded Rockwall County Helping Hands  a three-year Community Impact Grant of $90,000 for the Health Center of Helping Hands.  In addition, RCHH also received a $40,000 annual Basic Needs grant for the Emergency Assistance Program. United Way’s mission is to change lives through […]

SpringFest Saturday to benefit McLendon-Chisholm fire dept

SpringFest Saturday to benefit McLendon-Chisholm fire dept

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM-May 31, 2013) McLendon-Chisholm will host  its Annual Spring Fest on Saturday, June 1st next to McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1248 S. Highway 205. Come join the family fun and festivities, from 1 to 7 p.m. There will be vendors, a live DJ, water slide, bounce house, an obstacle course for the kids, a silent auction, […]

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Rockwall couple introduces STEM-based summer camp

Learn, build and play…with LEGO bricks (ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) Many of today’s parents and teachers realize that in order for our nation to raise up the next generation of innovators and critical thinkers, there must be an increased emphasis on STEM education – the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Kevin and Natalie Shepherd, […]

Equest Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser June 8

(WYLIE-May 30, 2013) Kick off summer at Equest’s SEA HORSES AND SAND DOLLARS FUNdraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Equest in Wylie. Learn first-hand how Equest uses horses to help children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. Master of Ceremonies for the event will be the esteemed Eric Hogue, Mayor of […]

George Warner named among Dallas’ Top Wealth Managers

George Warner named among Dallas’ Top Wealth Managers

May 30, 2013 – George Warner, who serves as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at American National Bank Wealth Management Group in Rockwall, was recently honored with two distinguished awards. Warner was named one of Dallas’ Top Wealth Managers by Texas Monthly Magazine – an honor he’s earned twice before.  His “Five Star Best in Client […]

Older Americans Day Celebration at Rockwall library Friday

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-May 30, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age!” Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five city Mayors, City government, and […]