(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) Twenty-three new members of the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends were recently welcomed to the social organization with a tea held in their honor at the home of Carol Hatcher, president. Several new members were not present for the picture taken at the recent monthly meeting. Celebration of the Season […]
(Heath, December 1, 2012) It may have been one of the warmest November evenings on record, but the Christmas spirit was high as the community celebrated the season at the annual Heath Holiday in the Park on November 30. Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty hosted the festivities that began with flipping the switch on the Christmas […]
(Rockwall – November 30, 2012) There will be a Stella & Dot Trunk Show at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County. To submit your good news and events, . RELATED STORY Boys & Girls Club to honor ‘Angels Among Us’
Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]
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 […]
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 ISD – November 27, 2012) The Heath Hawks recently hosted their 1st annual Pro/Am tennis fundraiser at Chandlers Landing, drawing a great turnout and participation. Each “pro” student was paired with either their parent or other adult “amateur” player, forming 32 teams. They were broken up into JV and Varsity divisions. Chandlers Tennis Pro Peter Ramsey […]
(Rockwall – November 26, 2012) A Texas Reads Grant of $3,000 was recently awarded to the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program. Gloria Bishop, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Marcine McCulley, Rockwall County Library Director, accepted the award. The grant will help provide for General Education Diploma Preparation, English language Acquisition, and U.S. Citizenship Preparation – […]
(November 27, 2012) The USA Water Polo Southwest Division will hold its Olympic Development Program practice session at the Rockwall Aquatic Center this Sunday, December 2. The Southwest Division comprises Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Athletes who have gone through tryout sessions will be participating in three practices. The last practice is a two-day selection […]
(Wylie – November 26, 2012) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]