(ROWLETT-January 2, 2013) The Rowlett Community Centre will host are classes for the spring session – from January to April. All classes are pre-paid at the Community Centre. There is a limit of 20 students per class, so early reservations are recommended. For more information, contact Diane Jones at the Centre at 972-412-6147. Among the art […]
(ROCKWALL-December 26, 2012) It’s time for the third annual Rockwall’s Got Talent, a local talent show that puts the fun in fundraising. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Board of Directors. Rockwall Community Playhouse, which was founded in 1995, is located in a tiny building on East Rusk Street […]
Duck fest to return to Harbor bigger, better (ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Mark your calendar for September 20 -21, 2013 when the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor for a fun-filled, community-wide Duck Fest benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The second annual event is slated to […]
(FORNEY-December 27, 2012) The Forney Arts Council has several artists in the spotlight during the month January. Mildred and Carroll Collier will display their paintings from Jan 1-31 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, located at 212 S. Bois D’ Arc Street. Forney artist Josh Kelly will be showing at the American […]
(ROWLETT-December 17, 2012) The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council will sponsor a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturday, February 16th and 23rd, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Fire and Police in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood. Our teams also help […]
Rockwall County Relay for Life set for April 26, 2013 (ROCKWALL – December 9, 2012) The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people every year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones, and empower individuals and communities to […]
(Rockwall – November 26, 2012) A Texas Reads Grant of $3,000 was recently awarded to the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program. Gloria Bishop, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Marcine McCulley, Rockwall County Library Director, accepted the award. The grant will help provide for General Education Diploma Preparation, English language Acquisition, and U.S. Citizenship Preparation – […]
(Wylie ISD) September 20, 2012 – Congratulations to all of the newly elected Class Officers and Raider Royalty Homecoming Nominees at Wylie East High School. Wylie East Student Council would like to thank the student body all for taking time during lunch to demonstrate citizenship in electing class officers and Homecoming Royalty. “To all of […]
Rockwall County women, whether new to the area or longtime residents, welcome August 14, 2012 – Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends will kick off the 2012-13 year at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13 with a birthday celebration in observance of 35 years as a social organization for the women of Rockwall County. There will be […]
(Rockwall) July 3, 2012 – Newly installed Rockwall Rotary president (right), Frank Conselman, presents past president, Chuck Bealmear the coveted Rockwall Rotary 2011-2012 presidential plaque. Conselman’s Board of Directors 2012-2013 are: President Elect…Jon Bailey Vice President…Mike Atkins Treasurer…Leslie Buie Secretary…Susan Satterwhite Club Service Chair…Raymond Jowers Community Service Chair…Barbara Allan International Service Chair….Bill Cecil Vocational Service Chair…Jeff […]