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 […]

When we belong, we’re important

October 17, 2012 – We all need to feel like we belong.  And the most important place we need to feel like we belong is in our families.   It is from our family relationships that we build relationships within our schools, our churches, our neighborhoods and our communities…and beyond. According to Rudolph Dreikurs and Alfred […]

Talking Tombstones: Rockwall history comes to life

(Rockwall) October 16, 2012 – Rockwall pioneers, Terry Utley Wade and Amanda Truitt Willis were special guests at the recent Rockwall County Historical Foundation Brown Bag lecture series, Talking Tombstones. Wade, portrayed by Patty Canup, and Willis, portrayed by Jan Johnson, brought the history of the early days of Rockwall to life with stories of […]

Newcomers to host Rockwall Community Playhouse

(Rockwall) October 16, 2012 – Cast members of the Rockwall Community Playhouse will present the program at the November 8 meeting of Newcomers and Friends. The community theatre produces seven productions each season and provides theatre support, assistance and educational programs to the schools.They offer new opportunities for instruction and experience in theatre arts as well […]

Chamber recognizes Rowlett Sonic as Business of the Month

(Rowlett) October 16, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Sonic Drive-In as Business of the Month for October 2012. Ambassador Vice-Chair, Kim Nguyen presented the award to Owner, Keith Page. Keith’s Sonic Drive-In located at 5201 Lakeview Parkway is the only individually owned franchised Sonic in the Rowlett area. Keith […]