(Rockwall ISD) April 23, 2012 – Both Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School were represented by student athletes in the Region II AAAA golf tournaments this week. The Rockwall High School boys team competed at Waterchase Golf Club in Arlington, Texas on April 16-17 where they earned a 3rd place finish narrowly missing 2nd […]
Mark Fowler had seizures as long as I’ve known him, which is more than 10 years. I guess I knew they could be harmful to him. But mostly I thought he might get hurt if he collapsed in the wrong place or hit his head on the way down. I honestly never thought they would […]
Royse City’s oldest citizen, Christine Meeks, passed away Saturday, April 21 at the age of 102. She was born on February 3, 1910 in Caddo Mills, Texas. In 1926, she married Benny Meeks and they had nine children. When asked to recount how many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grand children she has – well, no one […]
Buy fresh, buy local at Frisco Farmers Market The Frisco Noon Lions Club presents the Frisco Farmers Market, opening Saturday, May 5 with more than 40 vendors filling Frisco Square with a fresh harvest of mouth-watering fruits and vegetables. Stop by from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or sell-out) every Saturday from May 5 through […]
The Friday Study Club, the oldest women’s club in Rockwall, held its annual spring luncheon April 20 at Allure Restaurant. The tables featured individual floral arrangements by Angela Cecil, daughter-in-law of president Becky Cecil, along with copies of a poem by Barbara Stahly. The lively group consisted of members, the waiting list and many guests, […]
All ages, abilities and breeds are welcome as the Rockin’ Riders 4H Horse Club host their Spring Challenge beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at Bar S Arena in Royse City. There will be jackpot ranch sorting, youth ranch sorting, barrels, poles, stakes race and three events just for those youth who do not […]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month (Grapevine) TeamFox Texas and Bank of The West invite you to join the fight against Parkinson’s Disease at an exclusive screening of Saving Milly at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Grapevine’s Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St. in Grapevine. Saving Milly is a heartfelt tale of love, politics and […]
(Rockwall ISD) Haleigh Rannigan, a second grader at Celia Hays Elementary, is one of many students who have joined the “Mathematician Club.” Students are honored with a certificate from the principal, and the esteemed honor of joining this club. The Mathematician Club and the Multiplication Club honors students who work hard learning their math skills. […]
(Rockwall ISD) Fun things are happening at Celia Hays Elementary! Sixth grade SAGE students from Celia Hays Elementary display their completed toothpick bridge designs. Students will test the strength of their bridges at a Bridge Bash in May. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, administrative intern with Celia Hays Elementary, for sharing this photo! To submit your […]
Ella was perfectly healthy on Tuesday, April 10. By the next day, the young dog was laying in a heap at the Royse City animal shelter, barely able to move. Ella had been stricken with parvovirus, an often fatal intestinal disease. The dog had one shred of hope. One month ago, her disease would have […]