…and we are the first to see the results From 22-25 November, 2012 I took advantage of time off from work and a spate of extremely clear, unusually cold night skies to image the Orion Nebula, also known as M42. During late November this iconic deep space phenomenon does not rise above the horizon until […]
(Sunnyvale – December 2, 2012) Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale added seven beds to its emergency department recently, doubling the department’s bed count. The $100,000 expansion to the acute-care hospital, which celebrated its third anniversary in late September, will better accommodate the more than 500,000 people in its growing service area. Patient visits to […]
(Terrell – December 2, 2012) “Walk with the Wisemen” and hear the Christmas story during a special, FREE community event at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Terrell. Actors and live animals bring the Christmas story to life in 20 minute shows, between 7 and 9 p.m., December 7, 8, and 9. Cornerstone Baptist Church is located […]
(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) Twenty-three new members of the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends were recently welcomed to the social organization with a tea held in their honor at the home of Carol Hatcher, president. Several new members were not present for the picture taken at the recent monthly meeting. Celebration of the Season […]
Community forum Monday, Dec 10 (Garland ISD – December 1, 2012) Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees is seeking public input regarding the district’s superintendent search. A Community Forum will be held Monday, Dec. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center. All are invited to attend. A short online survey is also open to […]
(December 1, 2012) City water rate increase City of Rockwall water/waste water rates will increase on Jan. 1, which will cost residential customers an average of $6.05 more each month. Water customers will see the increased rates on their February water bills. The new rates were approved due to higher water costs the city must […]
(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) Bring the whole family out to the Rockwall Harbor Holiday Fest on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard located in Rockwall, TX this Saturday, December 1. Experience the Harbor tree lighting, free trackless choo-choo train rides, free ice cream, photos with Santa, Christmas crafts and children’s activities, and plenty of holiday […]
(Heath, December 1, 2012) It may have been one of the warmest November evenings on record, but the Christmas spirit was high as the community celebrated the season at the annual Heath Holiday in the Park on November 30. Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty hosted the festivities that began with flipping the switch on the Christmas […]
(Rockwall, November 30, 2012) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety ScoreSM. The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under […]
(Garland ISD – November 27, 2012) Sharing Garland ISD’s commitment to college and career readiness, Webb Middle School wants to make sure its students are aware of every possible path after graduation. That’s why the campus has organized Career Day events for the past 23 years. “Kids need to know what it’s like out there […]