March 23, 2012 – Sean Gibson, Stuart Potter and Zach Niestockel were playing basketball on a carefree Spring Break evening when they noticed smoke at a neighbor’s home in the 600 block of Sorita Circle in Darr Estates. They investigated, saw flames and notified 9-1-1 immediately. The Heath Department of Public Safety arrived in time […]
(Wylie/Sachse/Murphy) A rummage sale benefiting Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Relay for Life will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at McMillan Junior High, 1050 Park Blvd. in Wylie, 75098. Spring cleaning underway? Then join them at their relay rummage sale and sell your goodies. Don’t have time to sell? Then donate them to a great cause. […]
Luxury automobile dealership group strengthens relationships with area colleges to find best candidates Park Place Dealerships is seeking interns for the summer following a successful inaugural year with its internship program. As part of the company’s effort to recruit students, Park Place headed to area college campuses such as Baylor, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian […]
It poured rain on the spring Saturday that I drove across town on a mission of motherhood. But I was less than half-hearted to fulfill it. My more enthusiastic, 13-year-old son sat in the middle seat of our minivan as we plowed down a waterlogged road, looking for street signs. The small plastic bin next […]
‘It’s easy being green’ (Rockwall ISD) Elementary campuses throughout RISD held a canned food drive to benefit Helping Hands as part of the district’s Students Serving Others Day. Nebbie Williams Elementary students collected over 900 cans to benefit the organization. At SSO Day, March 24, elementary campuses created canned food designs and competed against each […]
(Rockwall ISD) Gaylord Texan Performance The Rockwall-Heath High School Drumline, under the direction of RHHS Cluster Percussion Director Zach Scheer, was recently invited to perform at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine. Students performed as entertainment for a crowd of nearly 1,000 convention attendees. After a riveting performance, they received a standing ovation […]
Enjoy a weekend under the stars while supporting Locks of Love and the Point Fire Department at the Big Wampum Art and Music Festival 2012, coming to Three Creeks Ranch in Point, Texas the weekend of April 20. The three-day festival includes acoustic music Friday night with Abraham Mellish Jr, Guthrie Kennard, Michael Dimitri, and Rusty Burns. Electric […]
April 4 Facebook update by Traci McDonald: Print the voucher below for the Kensley Jones Benefit from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at Carino’s in Rockwall. Ten percent of your bill will go to help this toddler and her family with medical expenses. March 28 Facebook update by Sarah Hubbins […]
Fantastic fundraising campaigns are underway to help the Rockwall-Heath JV Star Steppers and the Maurine Cain Middle School Mustang Dancers build funds for uniforms and competitions. To support these local drill teams, look the schools up at FundHub. Campaigns end April 16. Submitted by Kristina Johnson. To submit your news and events, email .
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dirty Deeds Maids. They are fully bonded and insured, carefully screened, and drug-tested. Services include make ready’s, eviction cleanups, upholstery, grout cleaning, sterilazations, moving in/out cleaning, offices, apartments, houses, floor buffing, and more. “When nothing but the best and cheapest will do, call […]