(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Reading for Adults will hold tutor training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the literacy center at the Rockwall County Library. Tutors are needed for GED, ESL, Literacy, and Citizenship. Those interested in making a positive change in someone’s life, see Carol in the literacy center, or call […]
Feb 28 UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT!! (February 4, 2013) The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association will host the Firefighters’ Ball, benefiting injured firefighter Devon Colbert and his family. Devon suffered a spinal cord injury in a vehicle accident in December, 2012. The evening of Dinner and Dancing for Devon […]
(February 27, 2013) Seventeen tornadoes occurred in North Texas, during one afternoon in April 2012. Over 5 million people were under a tornado warning at some point on April 3. There were no fatalities and very few injuries. Trained weather spotters were one of the reasons that effective warnings were given to those in the […]
(ROCKWALL-February 26, 2013) Diana Colwill, Chief Assistant for Judge Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, was recently selected and recognized as the Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter 2012. County Judge Jerry Hogan recognized Colwill at the February 12, 2013 Commissioners Court meeting and presented her with a special […]
(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Eloise’s Closet, sponsored by the Rockwall Soroptimists, is hosting a Style Show Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. The models are distinguished women in the local community who have made a difference through volunteering. Join them and emcee, Alma Williams Howard, in celebrating International […]
(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 […]
(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-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-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 […]
(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 […]