Tails of the City columnist Michael Kitkoski introduces us to Rockwall's new animal adoption center in his latest neighborsgo.com video. The facility is scheduled to open in late April. Read the story here.

The Anderson family hosted a 50-cent lemonade/hot chocolate/brownie stand at the corner of N. Lakeshore Drive and North Hills in Rockwall March 1, to raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Twelve-year-old Mary Kate Anderson is a leukemia survivor.

Remember Cricket, the fast-footed Chihuahua from Rowlett? Meet his canine cousin, Spy, who skateboards.

BTW, trainer Pam Martin says Cricket and Spy are great friends; they hang out together, swimming and training. Pam says Cricket is trying to get back into shape after gaining weight over the holidays.

Maybe you’ve engaged in brief philosophical discussion with this guy, Scott Gill, as this part-time barista and father of four prepared your skinny latte from behind the counter at the Rockwall Starbucks.

Or maybe you’re reading about his battle with a 4-foot-long leopard shark in the recently released Chicken Soup for the Father and Son’s Soul.

Scott Gill is also one of my favorite neighborsgo columnists whose slice of life stories keep me laughing and thinking. This time he stirs the soul with an endearing account of what happened last week at the Starbucks on Ridge Road...

The event of the year is almost here: Rockwall Founders Day. See how the City plans to celebrate its rich history.

And look whose coming to the party.

Cruise on over to WineStyles in Rowlett for a car show and charity wine tasting this Saturday. Hot Rod wines and Elvis Presley wines from Graceland Cellars will accompany oldies music and a collection of antique and classic cars.

The event is free, but donations are being accepted to stock the food pantry at First Christian Church-Rowlett. See WineStyle owner Martha Lloyd's story for more details.

Wish my dad could go with me. He restored a 57 Chevy once, and used to take me out for ice cream in it on sunny days. 

 Michael Kitkoski just posted a video update and the latest news on Marble, a homeless Gordon Setter that was previously featured on neighborsgo.com and in our print edition.

Michael writes, "...he’s well-behaved and friendly and he performs beautifully on a leash. His piercing marble-like eyes sparkle with intelligence. Marble is too good of a dog to suffer such a cruel fate. "

If you have room in your home (and your heart), call Rockwall Animal Services at 972-771-7750.

Nancy Belew with the Aggie Moms and Rockwall County A&M Clubs just let me know that the Aggie Moms will be headed out to the Cotton Patch Cafe in Rockwall tonight for a high-spirited Idol watching party.

They'll have their cell phones ready to vote for our favorite music man, Jason Castro, who has made it to the top 8 male performers. (Jason is an Aggie, studying architecture, in case you didn't know!)

Why not drop by the Cotton Patch - it's brand to Rockwall, right across from Buffalo Wild Wings in front of Circuit City - and vote for our hometown hopeful!

This week's editor's note is written by East Zone assistant editor Aly Fleet. You'll find it in the March 1 print edition of neighborsgo.

Aly writes: Although I’ve only been on the neighborsgo team a mere two months, I sure have a lot to show for it. I’ve been putting out videos left and right, and many of them focus on the Rockwall/Rowlett area.

First there was “Know Your Neighbor: Angie Landers.” I caught up with the winner of last year’s Rockwall Idol, Angie Landers. She told me what she’s been up to since winning and what she’ll being doing to help out with this year’s competition. Check out the video at neighborsgo.com/video/584.