Flag Day celebration at Rockwall YMCA marks strong military family connection (Rockwall) June 17, 2012 – Prior to the backyard barbecues, fireworks and patriotic parades that mark the Fourth of July in America, there’s Flag Day – the birthday of the United States flag – an opportunity for Americans to celebrate and show respect for […]
(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Board met June 14 in the home of Regent Peggy Atterberry to discuss the chapter’s service work, community involvement, and upcoming DAR events. The chapter will host a reception for naturalized citizens of Rockwall County at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at […]
(Rockwall) June 18, 2012 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall held a ground breaking June 14 on their new 16,600 square foot facility in North Rockwall. The facility which will house a family practice physician, emergency room, diagnostic and laboratory resources expects to open, in stages, beginning October 2012. Cindy Paris, hospital president, states, “We […]
(Rockwall ISD) June 18, 2012 – Williams Middle School Student Council hosted a dance and raised $750 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pictured with the check they recently presented for donation are Sherri Nichols, Student Council sponsor, and Morgan Gilstrap, Student Council president. Thanks to Stacey Hatten, Williams Middle School, for sharing this photo. […]
Most dogs aren’t as gentle and mild-mannered as Penny. But you have to earn her trust first…for good reason. She was brought to Rockwall Pets in terrible condition. She had a fractured pelvis and both her rear legs were broken in two places. After all she’s been through, she’s more than a little timid. But […]
June 15, 2012- Hawaiian Falls is inviting all Dads to come play with the family on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, at any of its five Texas waterparks. Dad will get in free with the purchase of one regular priced $24.99 Big Kahuna Ticket and a “Fantastic Father’s Day” coupon, which can be downloaded at […]
June 15, 2012 – It’s going to be a knock out! The parade and grand opening festivities for the new White Rock Hills Branch Library takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9150 Ferguson Road between Buckner and Lakeland. Come to the library to hear storytellers, see art demonstrations, […]
(Rockwall) June 15, 2012 – Swim lessons run year round at the the Rockwall Family YMCA, but there are so many more options in the summer! There are two week sessions that run in the mornings and afternoons starting as early as 9 am and running as late as 2:10 pm. They also have evening classes […]
June 15, 2012 – The City of Heath is a community of great progress, and great promise. We are at the threshold of some major developments in our City, and serving as your Mayor at this time is both an honor and privilege that I take very seriously. While there are many things that we can […]
Our children are inundated with demands from the adults in their lives. At times all those words may sound like a never-ending torrent. I’m reminded of a YouTube video that made the rounds a couple years ago of The Mom Song, three minutes of commands sung to the William Tell Overture. What an exhausting way […]