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 […]

Rockwall High Student Council members decorate downtown courthouse

Rockwall High Student Council members decorate downtown courthouse

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Members of Rockwall High School Student Council, under the supervision of teacher, Michelle Morris, assist Rockwall County Historical Foundation members in decorating the historic, downtown Courthouse for the annual Tis Christmas Time event scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will receive guests with Christmas wishes […]

Meals on Wheels seeks community help to feed seniors

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Rockwall County Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently sent out letters to 8,000 people asking for help from the community. MOWSS is a non-profit organization that counts on its volunteers and support from companies and individuals in Rockwall County. They distribute 45,000 meals per year to seniors who may, otherwise, go […]

Santa Claus is coming to Rockwall Dec 3

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) The Rockwall County ‘Tis Christmas Time event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic downtown Courthouse. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be receiving guests with Christmas wishes in the Courtroom located on the third floor.  A photographer will be there to capture the magic […]

Aspasians fill up Rainbow Room for Thanksgiving

Aspasians fill up Rainbow Room for Thanksgiving

ROCKWALL (November 21, 2013) One of the Aspasians’ favorite philanthropic projects is providing Thanksgiving Baskets of food for the clients of the Rainbow Room.The Rainbow Room is a nonprofit organization that relies on community support to provide items to sustain or improve the quality of life for abused and neglected children and adults served by […]

Young Ladies and Men of Honor ‘knighted’ at 10-year gala

Young Ladies and Men of Honor ‘knighted’ at 10-year gala

(November 21, 2013) Several local youths were recently commissioned as Ambassadors to Men and Women by The Men and Ladies of Honor at The Atrium in downtown Garland, at a celebration for the organization’s 10th year of transforming at-risk kids into world-changers. Nearly 400 people attended from various branch locations in the United States, while […]

Polar Bear League welcomes those new to water polo

Polar Bear League welcomes those new to water polo

ROCKWALL (November 21, 2013) The Rockwall Water Polo Club will be participating in the North Texas Polar Bear League. This league is a great way to get involved in water polo for those who have never played as well as sharpening skills for those who have. With the high school water polo season coming up […]

Rockwall Newcomers enjoy Broadway tunes, plan Christmas meeting

ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 20, 2013) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends celebrated their November 14 meeting with an amazing 104 women in attendance. Their outstanding program featured Linda and Larry Petty performing the best of Broadway musicals. They have performed all over the world from Alaska to Mexico, Italy, and Turkey.  Linda’s voice has graced […]