Technology takes off at Celia Hays Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) October 19, 2012 – First graders at Celia Hays received their classroom net books that were purchased with the district’s technology bond. The students are very excited to be using this new technology in math and literacy centers. Students shown are Fin Long, Matthew Ridilla, Hayden Craig, and Nailah Jappah. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, […]

GOOD HEALTH: Happy holidays, happy hearts

The decorations are up and excitement is in the air. Gifts are bought and parties are planned. With all the fun and excitement comes a good bit of stress. Schedules get busy. The kids have programs at school. You need to work a few extra hours before you can take time off. Cleaning must be […]

Halloween Open House benefits Women In Need

October 18, 2012 – Bring kids in their costumes and for a $15 donation to Women In Need, Inc., you’ll receive a complimentary 5×7 as well as a web image for Facebook sharing. For more info on Women in Need, Inc, visit facebook.com/winintx. Submitted by Cheryl Weaver. To share your good news and events, email […]

RHHS presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Friday

Rockwall-Heath HS Class of 2013 presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Nov 30 (Heath) October 17, 2012 – A community holiday tradition continues Friday, November 30 when the Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2013 presents the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour. Five beautiful homes will be drenched in holiday décor and open for self-guided touring from 10 […]

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

October 17, 2012 – Halloween is a holiday that’s enjoyed much more by people than by pets, who don’t know that the miniature monsters and ghoulish goblins ringing the doorbell all night long aren’t real.  “Dogs and cats can easily become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of trick-or-treaters and holiday festivities,” […]

Pets are happy at Pappy’s

(Rockwall) October 17, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Pappy’s Pet Lodge, located at 471 National Drive in Rockwall. Trust your four-legged friends to Pappy’s Pet Lodge, recognized as a leader in pet care in the DFW metroplex.  Since opening in 2002, people have trusted their […]

Gifts of Lights accepting nominations for deserving families to bless with Gifts of Christmas

October 17, 2012 – As the holiday season approaches, Gift of Lights wants to bless several deserving families in the North Texas area with Gifts of Christmas. Each family selected will receive a complimentary family 4-Pack of tickets, including admission into Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway, a gift card provided by Tom Thumb […]

Jazz, Swing, A Capella, Comedy: Rockwall MusicFest brings it home

Jazz, Swing, A Capella, Comedy: Rockwall MusicFest brings it home

(Rockwall) October 17, 2012 – In celebration of a decade of cultural growth, Rockwall MusicFest presents its 2012-13 Entertainment Series – which kicks off in November and features four unforgettable evenings of jazz, swing, a capella and comedy. Co-founded in 2002 by Ruth Peck and the late Mary Eileen House, Rockwall MusicFest and the Greater Rockwall […]

World Fit medals presented to Williams Middle School students

(Rockwall ISD) October 17, 2012 – TOP 25 MILEAGE AWARD WINNERS were presented medals for their participation in the World Fit program at Williams Middle School .   The United States Olympic Committee was represented by:  Pat Sapp (2002 Gold Medal Winner in Ice Hockey), Ryan Berube (1996  4×200 Freestyle Relay Gold Medal Winner), and Janine […]