(November 25, 2012) Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 9 when the first annual WOOF-Stock event gets tails wagging in Royse City. Hosted by Kuykendall Insurance, the event will help raise funds for local animal welfare organizations. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a “Strut Your Mutt” 5K Run. Registration is underway here. From […]
(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Seven-year-old Oshin Dixon recently set up her own Glitter Tattoo Shop. She bought her supplies with commissions she earned for doing jobs around the house. She reached her goal of $150, and then generously split her earnings three ways: with Rockwall Pets, the Rockwall shelter and the Royse City shelter. She […]
(November 20, 2012) Girl Scout Troop 2864 celebrates Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday at the First Baptist Church of Royse City food pantry. The girls brought “presents” (food to donate) to the birthday party as well as stocked the shelves themselves and learned all about what a food pantry provides. They topped off the evening with cupcakes. Pictured […]
(Rockwall – November 18, 2012) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County is celebrating the season with a special holiday breakfast honoring “Angels Among Us” – those who have helped the youth development organization to not only survive, but thrive over the past year. For CEO Misti Potter, this is a magical time – when […]
(November 16, 2012) Once again, Rest Haven Funeral Home is offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Tuesday, November 27, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The trees […]
(Royse City) November 9, 2012 – Royse City was settled in 1885 and named after G. B. Royse, who was instrumental in getting the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas (MK&T) Railroad line brought from Greenville to Dallas through Rockwall County. Family legend has it that Royse informed the MK&T Railroad people that he would donate the […]
(Royse City) October 28, 2012 – Royse City invites all businesses and organizations to participate in the Fifth Annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 in downtown Royse City. There is no cost to join in the fun and there is plenty of space for all. […]
(Rockwall) October 16, 2012 – Cast members of the Rockwall Community Playhouse will present the program at the November 8 meeting of Newcomers and Friends. The community theatre produces seven productions each season and provides theatre support, assistance and educational programs to the schools.They offer new opportunities for instruction and experience in theatre arts as well […]
See cowgirls compete in events like barrel racing, ranch sorting, and ‘cow racing’ September 30, 2012 – Spectators are welcome as more than 70 cowgirls from all over Texas and surrounding states compete for buckles, cash, awards and bragging rights at the Sixth Annual Cowgirl Roundup on October 6 and 7 at Bar S Arena in […]
(Dallas) September 29, 2012 – The 2012 State Fair of Texas kicked-off with a bang for Rockwall-Heath High School freshman, Sarah Boronkay, as she claimed the SFT 2012 Youth Ranch Sorting Championship at Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas on September 16. Boronkay had an outstanding weekend placing 1st in the youth class along with 2nd […]