Students celebrate Black History Month with ‘bottle buddies’

In honor of Black History Month, fifth grade students at Reinhardt Elementary chose an African American that was honorable and made a difference in our lives.  Then they created a Bottle Buddy to represent that person. Submitted by Kim Smith, SAGE teacher, Reinhardt Elementary and Rochell Elementary. To submit your news and events, email . […]

Take a walk in Jesus’ steps

First Christian Church Rockwall, the same church that brings Rockwall its Living Nativity every Christmas, will present Eyewitness Views: Jesus in Jerusalem on Saturday, March 31. Come between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to hear the stories of those who have just witnessed the incredible and amazing presence of Jesus through his […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes husband/wife dental team

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new members My Mouth Dental and My Kidz Dental with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 1. The husband and wife team of Dr. Jose Montoya and Dr. Ashley Ramsey treat patients from 6 months to 106.  They are truly your one-stop shop for all your dental needs. Today’s […]

Signature Signs & Graphics celebrates ribbon cutting

The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Signature Signs & Graphics, located at 101 East Bourne Avenue in Rockwall, on March 6. Signature Signs & Graphics is a family owned and operated business. They design, manufacture, install and warranty virtually any and all types of signage, including vehicle wraps! Contact them at 972-771-7818 […]

Tooth fairy visits Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) The students at Doris CullinsLake Pointe Elementary had a surprise visit from the tooth fairy. The fairy (compliments of Rockwall Pediatric Dentistry) stopped by to share ideas for maintaining healthy teeth. First graders at DCLP have been learning how to take care of their teeth during February for Dental Health Month. Submitted by Kristi Leavell. […]

Nebbie names Teacher of the Year

(Rockwall ISD) Nebbie Williams staff selected Geniece Smith as their Teacher of the Year for 2011-12. Smith is the campus resource teacher serving all grade level students. She has taught for 11 years, all of which have been at Nebbie Williams. She has contributed countless hours working with Nebbie students, as well as offering her […]

Rare white tigers, fire-eaters, acrobats head to Frisco

New location for Kelly Miller Circus presented by the Heritage Association: at the NW corner of Frisco Square Boulevard and Frisco Street  When was the last time you were up close and personal to rare white tigers? Casey McCory will be presenting tremendously talented tigers on March 23, 24, and 25th at the Kelly – Miller […]

Hawaiian Falls job fair in Garland attracts hundreds, more job fairs scheduled

Hawaiian Falls to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers  More than 700 people turned out for Hawaiian Falls’ Job Fair at Firewheel Church in Garland March 6. Hawaiian Falls is holding Job Fairs across Dallas-Fort Worth and in Waco to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its five Texas waterparks. Hawaiian Falls offers job […]

Longsworth Insurance: Come hail or high water

Longsworth Insurance: Come hail or high water

No one wants to imagine their home being flooded, struck by lightning, or burglarized. We purchase homeowners insurance and count on it to protect us should we experience damage or property loss. But until tragedy strikes, many of us aren’t sure exactly what our policy will and won’t cover. “Your home is your castle, perhaps […]

‘Why I Relay’ / In memory of Lance Holland

Rockwall County Relay For Life, April 27-28 “Lance Holland was my brother, not just my brother-in-law,” Dana Macalik stated emphatically. “He began dating my sister, Saundra, when they were just 13 years old. He was a fixture in my family from then on, because they weren’t just high school sweethearts. They married when they were […]