Representative Ralph Hall honors new citizens

Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults tutors joined U.S. Representative Ralph Hall in offering congratulations to the area’s newest U.S. Citizens.  Ralph Hall presented each new citizen with an American Flag which has been flown over the U.S. Capitol at the ceremony. Pictured are Cruz Valenzuela with her family Erick, Kevyn, and Catherine Valenzuela, Vitoria […]

City of Heath seeks citizen applications for boards, commissions

Plan a special event like the upcoming Heart of Heath 5k Run/ Walk on April 7. Help foster economic development through the addition of high quality businesses, retailers and restaurants. Ensure a premier hometown environment by upholding high planning and development standards and ordinances. These are just a few ways Heath citizens can make a […]

Sign up now for summer sports at Rockwall YMCA

The Rockwall County YMCA is offering Baseball, T-ball, Softball (ages 4-14) Flag Football (ages 6-12) and Volleyball (3rd thru 6th grade). Registration runs through March 31. Late registration runs April 1-15 and ends when all teams are full. Register now to take advantage of the lowest prices. Returning players who register before April 1 are guaranteed […]

Rotary donates to Rockwall Art League, Citizens on Patrol

The Rockwall Rotary Club recently awarded $1,000 each to the Rockwall Art League and Citizens on Patrol Association. Photos by Stephen Straughan. Information submitted by Chuck Bealmear and Barbara Allan.

Hawaiian Falls introduces new summer Splash Camps

Hawaiian Falls introduces new summer Splash Camps

Day Camps offer a way for kids 6-14 to stay busy while having fun this summer Hawaiian Falls announced new summer camps for all five of their Texas waterparks, including locations in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke, and Waco. Kids will enjoy week-long camps full of activities, character building lessons and summer fun. Each camper […]

DAR hosts Annual Awards Tea, recognizes teachers, students

The annual Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Awards Presentation was held on Sunday, March 4, in the home of Regent Carolyn Duckworth. Two Rockwall ISD teachers were recognized. Barbara Starling Wood, Ouida Springer Elementary teacher, was recognized for winning the essay contest when she was in the 8th grade in Royse […]

Avery’s Angels raise thousands but family’s joy is stolen

Avery’s Angels raise thousands but family’s joy is stolen

 Richardson family seeks help in retrieving stolen iPad with precious family photos, movies  Hundreds of friends and supporters of six-year-old Avery Akeman gathered at Fairview Farms, just north of Parker/Central Expressway in Plano, Sunday, March 4 for a BBQ dinner fundraiser and auction. The event was very successful, raising thousands of dollars with donated items […]

Lewisville’s new online Customer Support Center available

The City of Lewisville has launched a new online Customer Support Center that will allow website visitors to submit service requests or complaints, easily search a database of more than 400 frequently asked questions about city services, make online water bill and municipal court payments, submit feedback to the city, and access the community calendar. […]

Lewisville Police Department presents annual awards

(Lewisville) Police officer Chris Clements was named the 2011 Officer of the Year at the annual Lewisville Police Department awards reception on Feb. 29. Other top honorees were Lt. Dan Rochelle, Supervisor of the Year; Patricia Cryer, Civilian of the year; and Grace Lemmonds, Civilian Supervisor of the Year. The department also presented Marksmanship Awards […]

Royse City Chamber selects Yard of the Month

Congratulations to Rick and Charlene Smith at 603 Center Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. […]