(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) “Back to School” is here and parents have a lot on their minds. Shopping, coordinating schedules, and returning to a normal routine are priorities. After the summer, part of this back to school ritual often focuses on getting the family back to healthy eating patterns. With at least four […]
(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 5, 2015) The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced the six people who will make up its 2015 class of inductees, including Olympic medalist Paul Foerster of Rockwall. The other honorees are sailing school founder Steve Colgate (Ft. Myers, Fla.), Olympic medalist and author JJ Fetter (San Diego, Calif.), boat […]
After-school art classes offered through RISD ROCK program (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) Shay Cronin, owner of Art’s A Blast, announces its association with Rockwall ISD’s Rock Program. In the coming school year, Art’s A Blast On Campus (“AABOC”) will handle the after-school art programs for each of the 13 elementary schools in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Eight-year-old Addison Bryan, who recently celebrated her birthday by donating over $69,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, was honored this evening in a ceremony at the East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 in Rockwall. Addie stood on the corner of her Shores neighborhood holding up a sign asking […]
(HEATH, TX- August 17, 2015) When Cooper Brandy shares “What I Did This Summer” on the first day of school, he can list serving as Mayor of Heath for the Day among his activities. “Mayor Brandy” skillfully oversaw City operations including Public Works and the Department of Public Safety on August 11. He concluded his […]
(ROCKWALL, TX-August 17, 2015) Sammy wants to be your BFF! She is a cuddly little girl who is loving life now that she is out of the shelter. Sammy is a 3 year old Norfolk Terrier Mix. Her adoption fee is a donation of $125. She has already been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated and […]
Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen? (ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2015) The Reckwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2015-16 season from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 10 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. Text or call Cynthia Crowell at 214-577-6619 with questions, or to schedule an […]
Why cut a ribbon when you can smash a guitar? (ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the community welcomed the new School of Rock to its downtown home rock-n’-roll style with a spectacular guitar smashing during a grand opening event Friday, Aug. 14. In lieu of a traditional ribbon […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]