Horse de-spooking clinic at Throwaway Ponies March 2

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Throwaway Ponies horse rescue and rehabilitation center will host a horse de-spooking clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Learn from local natural horsemanship trainer Ron Steele as he works with rescue horses from Throwaway Ponies teaching them to lunge for respect and how not to spook.  People from […]

Hawaiian Falls looking to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers

Hawaiian Falls looking to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers

(February 25, 2013) Hawaiian Falls is holding Job Fairs beginning March 2 to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its North Texas waterparks at the following locations: Firewheel Church, 1600 W. Campbell, Garland 75044 for Hawaiian Falls Garland March 2, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 5, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. […]

Rockwall County Republican Women to host annual membership luncheon

(ROCKWALL-February 24, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club will host their annual membership luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2. RCRW will welcome guest speaker Maria Quintana, President and CEO of the Quintana Group, who is a nationally recognized leader and speaker on the topic of developing female leaders. All ladies interested […]

Rockwall Boys & Girls Club board chair earns national recognition

(ROCKWALL-February 24, 2013) BoardSource and Points of Light are pleased to announce that Stephen Straughan has been named its February 2013 Board Member of the Month. BoardSource and Points of Light created the Board Member of the Month award to honor outstanding individuals for their commitment to advancing the public good through exceptional nonprofit board […]

His Little Feet, choir of orphaned children, to perform March 6

His Little Feet, choir of orphaned children, to perform March 6

(February 24, 2013) His Little Feet, a choir of orphaned children from all over the world, will perform at at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 Spring Valley United Methodist Church . His Little Feet travels all around the country offering songs of praise in an effort to raise awareness and advocate for orphans and the millions […]

One Man’s Treasure volunteers honored

Organization empowers men recently released from prison to re-enter society, workforce (ROCKWALL-February 23, 2013) Volunteers of One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet, a Rockwall–based charity, were honored January 29 with a Mardi Gras-themed celebration at the home of Nancy Laspe, a four-year volunteer and a native of Louisiana. Nancy thrilled everyone with her décor, delicious king […]

How to study for math tests

How to study for math tests

Experts share strategies ‘mathletes’ can count on  One of the most common questions asked by students is how to study and prepare for math tests. More often than not, these “Mathletes” also suffer from test anxiety, which leads them to believe that no matter how much they study, they won’t perform well on the test. […]

Royse City Chamber welcomes Servpro

(February 23, 2013) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce gives a big welcome to Glenn Caperton with Servpro of Rockwall! Servpro offers many restoration services including fire and water damage, mold mitigation, move outs, carpet and upholstery, air ducts, and more! Contact them at 214-607-1900 for more information. Submitted by Julia Bryant, Executive Director, Royse […]