Relay for Life Wylie/Sachse/Murphy to host Survivor Annual Holiday Tea

WYLIE (December 12, 2013) The Relay for Life Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Survivor Annual Holiday Tea and Ornament Exchange will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 21 at American National Bank, 3001 S. Highway 78 in Wylie, 75098. RSVP by Dec 18th to Please bring ornament valued less than $5. Music provided by Saxophonist Ray L. Baker. […]

Stepping up to serve holiday meals to seniors

Stepping up to serve holiday meals to seniors

ROCKWALL COUNTY (December 5, 2013) Thanks to the managers and cooks from Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living and Attorney Joe Kendall, Meals on Wheels was able to deliver a special holiday meal for the seniors of Rockwall. Liberty Heights prepared 173 meals that were delivered by volunteers on Wednesday, November 27th. Liberty Heights offers upscale […]

Giving Tree at JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

Giving Tree at JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

ROCKWALL (December 4, 2013) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall encourages members to “Adopt an Angel” from the YMCA’s annual Giving Tree. This year, due to the nearly $5 million expansion and renovation project underway at the JER Chilton Y, the “tree” is actually Christmas garland hanging at the front desk, adorned with “Angel” ornaments. […]

Rockwall water polo player selected for Olympic Development Camp

Rockwall water polo player selected for Olympic Development Camp

ROCKWALL (December 4, 2013) Forrest Harbin, 12, of the Rockwall Water Polo Club was selected to represent the Southwest Zone in the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program’s Holiday Camp this December 12-16, 2013. Forrest will travel to Colorado Springs where he will train with other athletes from across the USA at the Olympic Training […]

Rockwall Democrats to host Holiday Pot Luck

ROCKWALL COUNTY (December 4, 2013) Rockwall County Democrats and their families are invited to a Holiday Pot Luck Supper from 7 to p.m.  Monday, December 16 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington Street, Rockwall. Bring your favorite casserole, side dish or dessert. Unwrapped toys and food donations will be accepted for Rockwall County […]

NTMWD urges customers to prepare for freezing, icy weather

Water District suggests outside faucets be protected, automatic sprinkler systems turned OFF (December 4, 2013) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District urge homeowners and business water customers to prepare for freezing and icy weather forecast for North Texas. To help prevent broken pipes and water leaks outside the home or business, NTMWD officials recommend […]

Coventry Christmas Open House offers one-of-a-kind gift opportunities

Coventry Christmas Open House offers one-of-a-kind gift opportunities

WYLIE (November 29, 2013) Looking for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts this season? The Christmas Store at Coventry Reserve, located at 2004 Parker Road in St. Paul, TX 75098 (just two minutes north of downtown Wylie) will host its 8th Annual Coventry Christmas Open House from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 6 and 9 a.m. to […]

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013)  Pine cones and holly berries.  Evergreen branches and magnolia leaves.  There is such an abundance of natural materials available to make simple holiday decorations.  Learn how to create a special Christmas centerpiece using a variety of natural materials that have been provided by local Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners will host a […]

Holiday appeal from Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 29, 2013) When our Rockwall County neighbors experience an unexpected crisis, where do they turn? If they’re like most in our community, they go to Rockwall County Helping Hands. Why? Because they know Helping Hands serves residents by relieving financial crisis and by providing a medical home. And they know that clients will be treated […]

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Brendan Murray was recently presented the Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award at the November 21st lunch meeting. Brendan attends Nebbie Williams Elementary,  and was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Lisa Gielow, Principal at Celia Hays, presented the award. for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Information and photo by […]