Fifth graders bring life-sized gingerbread house to nursing home residents

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 25, 2012) Fifth grade students at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary delivered a sweet treat to residents at Senior Care Lake Pointe Nursing home. The students made a life-sized gingerbread house for the residents to enjoy during the holiday season.  They visited with the residents, caroled and passed out cards to wish them a Merry Christmas. Shared by Kristie Leavell, […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Not So Plain Jane

(ROCKWALL-December 25, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Not So Plain Jane with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 18. Not So Plain Jane is a truely unique boutique specializing in ladies clothing (sizes small to 3X), handmade jewelry, and Urban Charm decor. They are located at 112 N. San Jacinto in Rockwall, TX […]

Annual Aggie 100 recognizes fast growing Aggie-owned or managed companies

Move to #12 spot makes financial services company the second highest ranking Aggie 100 business in DFW Texas A&M University recognized The Texas Financial Group-Allen as a member of the 2012 Aggie 100 honoring the fastest-growing companies in the world, owned or operated by Texas A&M University former students. Managing Director Loren Hsiao, CLU is […]

Ben Franklin Birthday Book Trailer Contest at Rowlett Library

(ROWLETT-December 25, 2012) Teens, ages 12 to 18, are invited to enter the Benjamin Franklin Birthday Book Trailer Contest at the Rowlett Public Library. Book trailers are video advertisements or commercials about books. Participants are encouraged to use the library’s PC Lab computers to produce a Power Point Presentation or a Movie Maker file. The winner […]

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little seven-month-old stocking stuffer is pure sweetness. She was born with underdeveloped eyes, so she’s blind. Once she gets used to her surroundings, you’ll barely notice that she can’t see. In fact, she […]

New nonprofit encourages women physicians of color

New nonprofit encourages women physicians of color

Artemis Medical Society offers support, guidance for women physicians of color (SUNNYVALE-December 25, 2012) Dr. Myiesha Taylor always knew she would become a physician one day. However, while growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, there were few women physicians of color in her daily life or in the media to serve as role models. […]

City of Heath names Employee of the Year, honors staff

City of Heath names Employee of the Year, honors staff

(HEATH-December 19, 2012) The City of Heath recently honored employees for an outstanding performance in 2012, including Utility Supervisor Larry Dunham, who was named Employee of the Year. “Larry has demonstrated exemplary service to the City and citizens since joining us in 2007,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “He is always willing to go the […]

Grace Hartman students enjoy the gift of giving

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20, 2012) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary used the holiday season for a Service Learning Project. The students decided instead of bringing a book or gift for a classroom gift exchange, they wanted to help others in their community. Some students brought books for a donation to the Boys and Girls […]

Women in Need seeks community help for mom, children

(ROCKWALL-December 20, 2012) Women in Need, a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County that assists in the fight against domestic violence, is seeking support from the community to help a mother and her three children during an extremely difficult time. The recently divorced mother lost her home and is moving into a two bedroom apartment. She […]

Kindergarten Christmas time at Amy Parks

Kindergarten Christmas time at Amy Parks

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20,2012) Mrs. Moss’s kindergarten class celebrated the season with a special Christmas Party today. The Amy Parks Heath Elemetnary students are so excited about Christmas break! Photo submitted by Jenni Knox.  To share your good news, events and holiday photos, email .