(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking a homeowner for the next build that will start in late fall of this year. There are many deserving families in Rockwall. If you or someone you know might be qualified, please visit rockwallhabitat.org or inquire at for more information. Each week Habitat […]
(Rockwall / Heath) August 25, 2013 – As the school year gets underway and your child is doing math homework, you may as well get ready for the question: “Why do I have to learn this? I’m never going to use this stuff!” This argument generally starts around the algebra level, but you may have heard […]
(Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Congratulations to 2013 Rockwall High School graduate Olivia Corneau, one of 14 students to receive a Dallas YMCA Phipps Scholarship. Olivia’s scholarship was the largest awarded – $12,000. Applicants submitted essays, letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores and financial information. To be considered for the scholarship, they had to demonstrate a […]
Equest Ridefest to raise funds for care of therapy horses (Rockwall, Wylie) September 8, 2013 – Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, will present Ridefest 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The annual fall fundraising event is open to the public and will feature circus-themed activities, performances […]
Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]
PUPS ‘N PIES, NEXT SATURDAY – AUG 31! Eat pizza, help homeless pets! (Rockwall – Aug 24, 2013) – Pizza Cucina will donate 10% of all sales made between 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 to the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center. Stop in or give Pizza Cucina a call and order up some […]
(Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – On a particular day toward the end of the August, Starbuck’s is stormed, ladies line up for lattes and there’s not an open table in the house. The chatter is so loud, the baristas fight to hear the orders (I was once a barista). There’s laughter, the air electric from […]
(Rockwall) August 22, 2013 – A CATCH THE SPIRIT Homecoming Show will be presented from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at Belk’s Department Store in Rockwall. Order the latest designs in mums and garters, sign up for a DIY mum class, book a photo shoot for a Senior session, watch a fashion show […]
August 22, 2013 – A Benefit BBQ and Disc Golf Tournament will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 23 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall, to help offset medical expenses for Sara and Matt Dennehy of Kaufman. Sara is the 28-year-old wife of DeSoto firefighter/paramedic Matt Dennehy of Kaufman. The new mom recently underwent […]
Macy’s helps raise funds for Rockwall horse rescue organization with $5 shopping passes (Rockwall) August 5, 2013 – Macy’s has partnered with Throwaway Ponies to invite customers to Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Throwaway Ponies now. Throwaway Ponies, located […]