(Rockwall – November 12, 2012) Get ready to officially start the Christmas season in our hometown with an old-fashioned celebration at Rockwall City Hall with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 29 – a Christmas tradition now marking its 29th year. Festivities will include holiday music, craft making in Santa’s workshop for […]
(November 12, 2012) Psst. Otto is going to get mad at us for letting you in on his secret. He told us not to tell anyone. Even though he tries to stay out of the limelight, Otto is a great little dog. All that black hair makes him hard to see, but he likes it that […]
(Rockwall) November 11, 2012 – Bonnie LaVielle, a 22-year veteran with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, will take on the role of Executive Director of the Rockwall Family YMCA beginning Monday, December 10. LaVielle spent 18 years in operations at the Park Cities Family YMCA, followed by three years as Associate Vice President of Financial […]
For the past 26 years, Lorne Liechty and his wife Mary have made Heath their home. After 34 years of marriage, they have four children and five grandchildren. “We’re blessed to have Mary’s parents live with us. Most of our brothers and sisters – and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews – live in the […]
Rockwall County families with loved ones serving in the military can connect at the Y (Rockwall, November 10, 2012) – Military Family Month provides all Americans the opportunity to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and service of military personnel and their families. The Rockwall Family YMCA recognizes military families this November and all year round by […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 9, 2012) Utley Middle School students hosted the third annual Veteran’s Day Program today, in honor of the men and women who selflessly serve or who have served our country. The assembly took place at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center where the UMS band, UMS Chorale, and the UMS Symphonic […]
(Rockwall – November 9, 2012) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary student Courtney Kirk has been named the winner of a poster contest, which earned her the honor of serving as Grand Marshal of the 43rd Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. The fourth grader’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Through the Eyes […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 9, 2012) The students of Nebbie Williams third grade class and Nebbie’s top money earners from the 2012 Jump Rope for Heart were “Paying It Forward” on November 2. The students delivered some much needed PE equipment to Robert E. Lee Elementary in Dallas. Nebbie Williams raised more than $25,000 in their […]
Texas author H. J. Ralles recently spent a day at Dobbs Elementary. Ralles, writer of juvenile fiction novels, brought a wealth of creative techniques to the aspiring young writers at Dobbs. Pictured here with Mrs. Ralles are, from left, fourth graders Madelyn Pieratt, Emily Williams, Christopher Martinez, Andrew Sato, and Emma Parr. Submitted by Norma […]
(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) Vendors selling quality items for the holidays are needed for the Old Town Christmas Market in Downtown Rockwall on Saturday, December 1. Please go online at mainstreet.rockwall.com for an application. The cost is $50 per space. No vendors promoting or marketing a business will be accepted – the market is […]