(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – April 25, 2016) The McLendon-Chisholm community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of its new city hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication on Saturday, April 23. In what amounted to a citywide collaborative effort, many community members donated money, items and services towards the completion of the 5,000 square foot […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 25, 2016) Dozens of vendor booths showcasing all kinds of unique jewelry, arts and crafts, and delicious food delighted visitors to this year’s Aspasians Spring Arts and Crafts Fair in the parking lot at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 23. Held twice a year, the Aspasians Marketplace (previously called Aspasians Arts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 22, 2016) Rockwall ISD received a trophy from Medical City Children’s Hospital at the April school board meeting for the district’s win in the annual Kids-Teaching-Kids 21-Day Challenge. The Kids Teaching Kids program is designed to educate and engage elementary students in better nutrition eating habits. High school culinary students were […]
PAVING THE WAY (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]
(HEATH, TX – April 19, 2016) In an unprecedented event for a local city council election in Heath, the Heath Police and Fire Association has endorsed a City Council candidate as their preferred choice to hold the office. David Warren is that choice. “The Heath Police and Fire Association is proud to endorse David Warren […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 19, 2016) Sterling National Financial Group, LLC has announced that Jessica Applegate, a teacher at Rockwall High School, has been nominated for the Sterling Shining Star Award. The new annual award program recognizes public school district employees. The Sterling Shining Star can be awarded to any full-time staff member at a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2016) The Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) honored the members of the graduating class of 2016 on Saturday, April 2, for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. Highlights of the celebratory formal event, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce commemorated the opening of the Counseling for Healthy Minds practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 14 at 1:20 pm at the practice located at 601 White Hills Drive #400. Both partners of the assessment and psychotherapy service, Anita Henrichson, LPC and […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 21, 2016) The delegates to 2016 American Legion Texas Boys State/Girls State were presented at the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 Annual Luncheon on April 10. In June, these high school juniors will be attending the nation’s most recognized educational program for government. Pictured above, top row from the left: Lydia King, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 20, 2016) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will bring a special patriotic pet parade to Rest Haven’s Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert and Family Day event on Monday, May 30. The Reveille Sisters also return to the Memorial Day event which will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s Celebration Field in Rockwall […]