Autumn Leaves, Rotary partner for Rockwall Co’s largest coat drive

Numerous donation sites available  (November 28, 2012) As the autumn leaves are raked into neat little piles for the year, the cold winter months are quickly approaching. There are many people who could really use a new or gently used coat, sweater, scarf or a pair of gloves to keep warm. That is why Autumn […]

Texas Health Rockwall receives designation for newborn, infant health guidelines

(Rockwall – November 28, 2012) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants. Recognizing the relationship between breastfeeding and improved newborn and infant health, […]

Luna de Noche celebrates with ribbon cutting

(November 28, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Luna De Noche Tex Mex with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 27. At Luna De Noche they strive to make their guests comfortable and satisfied by offering great food, made with the best of ingredients and served with courtesy in the friendliest ambiance. […]

Grandparents Days at Trinity Christian Academy

Trinity Christian Academy’s Lower School Grandparents Days were a huge success November 15 and 16, when grandparents were welcomed into the school to enjoy special time with their grandkids. Trinity Christian Academy is an independent coeducational school, which offers Christian families and their children a demanding, college preparatory curriculum within a Christian community committed to […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Bite Catering & Events

(Rowlett – November 28, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Bite Catering & Events, Inc. with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 27. Bite Catering & Events is a personal chef and catering service that specializes in preparing meals using the freshest ingredients for busy professionals, new and expecting parents, busy families, […]

Crossing the Delaware at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

(Rockwall ISD – November 27, 2012) Fifth grade students at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary recently brought the Colonial and Revolutionary periods to life. The students re-created America’s first Free Enterprise System by researching trades and presenting them to their family and friends as they visited their shops. Visitors used colonial money to purchase their wares. The […]

Join Rockwall police for ‘Santa Snow Fight’ golf tournament

Rockwall Police Department golf tournament benefits Helping Hands Toy Drive (Rockwall – November 27, 2012) Join the Rockwall Police Department Saturday, December 8 for the Santa Snow Fight, a two-man scramble golf tournament benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the Rockwall […]

Rockwall HS, Rockwall-Heath HS earn College Readiness Award

(Rockwall ISD – November 27, 2012) Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School have both been awarded the “2012 College Readiness Award” from the Texas ACT Council for increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and for significantly increasing the level of student achievement and college readiness. The […]

Sassy says, chew on this

Dear Sassy, Got any advice for dogs that chew TV remote controls, telephones and kids’ toys? Signed, Chewy Dear Chewy, If your dog is a puppy, chewing is a normal part of teething. Just like human babies, chewing is an instinct that helps soothe the soreness and helps the new teeth push through the gums. […]

First Christian Church Rockwall presents free Living Nativity

(November 18, 2012) For the seventh year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present their gift to the community by reenacting the Christmas Nativity story for the public. On Sunday, December 16, a costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and 8 p.m.,  followed by a group caroling session […]