Cullins Lake Pointe students Adopt-A-Pilot

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 20, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary 5th graders recently participated in the Southwest Airlines adopt-a-pilot program with pilot Kevin Watts. Watts visited the 5th graders in March and May and shared valuable lessons with them that related to Social Studies, Reading, Math, and Science.  He communicated to the students the importance of education […]

Garland Chamber presents FREE seminar on social media marketing, Facebook

(May 20, 2013) The Garland Chamber of Commerce presents the FREE social media event of the year – a 2-part seminar series covering “Social Media Marketing & Facebook for Business” and the “Power of Email Marketing”. Part 1 will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Richland College Garland Campus, 675 W. Walnut […]

Old things ain’t so bad afterall

(May 19, 2013) Of the countless hours spent in my grandparent’s huge back yard (or the “back 40” as Pappaw called it) running, biking, and corn stalk fighting, I think I logged the most time in “Old Blue.” “Old Blue” was Pappaw’s 1954 Chevrolet pickup. He drove it into the 1990’s until a stroke prevented […]

Cars for CASA at The Harbor Sunday

(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) The Metro East Division of The Greater Dallas Homebuilders Association and Rods and Relics of Dallas are gearing up for the return of the annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show Sunday, May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). First and second […]

Mother of the Graduate

Mother of the Graduate

(May 19, 2013) The journey that began with a stack of diapers and swaddling blankets will reach a pinnacle at the toss of a tassel. Our youngest child will soon don a long robe and mortarboard to receive his college diploma. This, he thinks, is no big deal, just a necessary bit of pageantry. As a […]

Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital offers pet lodging, grooming

(ROWLETT-May 16, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital, offering quality veterinary services, premium pet food and luxury pet lodging. Stonebridge has two convenient locations – 711 W. Rusk Street in Rockwall, and 8502 Liberty Grove Road in Rowlett. Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital also serves surrounding communities […]

Sixth grader’s service project sends child with Autism to summer camp

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013)  For his sixth grade community service project, Anthony Khabaz of Rockwall chose to hold garage sales, and donate the money he earned to help those with Autism. Because Anthony wanted to give to a local organization rather than a national one, his mother contacted the Marigold Learning Academy in Rockwall, specializing in […]

7 things I learned from my 7 year old about entrepreneurship

7 things I learned from my 7 year old about entrepreneurship

(May 14, 2013) Last summer, my 7 year old decided to become an entrepreneur.  He decided to open his own mobile tattoo parlor.  He carried markers around with him, offering to draw a tattoo on your hand, your arm, or your face.  He drew Star Wars characters and smiley faces and others I wasn’t too […]

Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser to benefit Equest

Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser to benefit Equest

(WYLIE-May 14, 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. Meet champion riders and specially trained therapy horses as you kick back to island […]