In the Pink Luncheon
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Meet Pancho, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
ROCKWALL, TX (September 8, 2014) Hi there! My name is Pancho and I’m looking for a family to call my own. I love kids and I’m great with the other dogs and cats in my foster home. I’m a little scared of new environments, but who wouldn’t be? Are you ready to add me to […]
Rockwall Soroptimist join North Texas Giving Day
ROCKWALL, TX. (September 8, 2014) Soroptimist International of Rockwall is participating in North Texas Giving Day on September 18, raising money for their community programs. All donations over $25.00, given between 6:00 A.M. & midnight at www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org, will receive a bonus donation from Communities Foundation of Texas. The group is encouraging supporters to donate that day […]
Two Rockwall swimmers named ‘All American’
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 8, 2014) The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has named Rockwall High School’s William Rapp and Raena Eldridge ‘All Americans’ in swimming in the annual All American list. Rapp earned All American in the 200 Yard Freestyle where he placed 4th at the UIL State 5A Swimming Championships. Eldridge earned her All […]
Rowlett Library launches Apollo Computer System
ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) The Rowlett Public Library catalog is “on a Cloud,” and so are Library customers and staff! August 26 marked the launch of a new computer system called Apollo, replacing the Horizon cataloging and circulation system acquired in 2003. Director of Library Services, Kathy Freiheit, notes, “Apollo brings a whole new level […]
Rockwall DEA Drug Take Back Initiative
ROCKWALL, TX. (September 7, 2014) The Rockwall Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back event will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10 am until 2 pm at the John Fitzwater, Sr. Community Services Center, 1113 Ridge Road in Rockwall. The national initiative gives residents an opportunity to get rid […]
Listening to ourselves with compassion
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 7, 2014) When we do something that we wished we hadn’t, we rarely give ourselves the level of forgiveness and understanding that we give to others. If we evaluate ourselves and subsequently change our behaviors due to negative emotions– shame, embarrassment, or fear to name only a few—we are feeding self-hatred. We are […]
Join Keep Rowlett Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup
ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) Volunteers of all ages are invited to join Keep Rowlett Beautiful in a citywide parks, streets and lakeshore cleanup effort on Saturday, October 11. Individuals, families, schools and groups of all types are encouraged to participate in this semi-annual event, which will begin at 9 a.m. at the Wet Zone Pavilion. All volunteers […]
Rowlett Library Card is key to success
ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) Every parent wants their child to succeed, and one of the simplest ways you can ensure your child’s academic success is by making a quick trip to the library. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Rowlett Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries […]
Rockwall Historical Foundation to host Night at the Museum
Historical Foundation welcomes new curator ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 6, 2014) Have you ever wanted to tour a museum after hours like in the movies? Here is your chance to see what happens after dark. As the sun goes down Thursday, September 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will open the doors of The Museum […]