Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little seven-month-old stocking stuffer is pure sweetness. She was born with underdeveloped eyes, so she’s blind. Once she gets used to her surroundings, you’ll barely notice that she can’t see. In fact, she […]

City of Heath names Employee of the Year, honors staff

City of Heath names Employee of the Year, honors staff

(HEATH-December 19, 2012) The City of Heath recently honored employees for an outstanding performance in 2012, including Utility Supervisor Larry Dunham, who was named Employee of the Year. “Larry has demonstrated exemplary service to the City and citizens since joining us in 2007,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “He is always willing to go the […]

Grace Hartman students enjoy the gift of giving

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20, 2012) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary used the holiday season for a Service Learning Project. The students decided instead of bringing a book or gift for a classroom gift exchange, they wanted to help others in their community. Some students brought books for a donation to the Boys and Girls […]

Women in Need seeks community help for mom, children

(ROCKWALL-December 20, 2012) Women in Need, a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County that assists in the fight against domestic violence, is seeking support from the community to help a mother and her three children during an extremely difficult time. The recently divorced mother lost her home and is moving into a two bedroom apartment. She […]

Kindergarten Christmas time at Amy Parks

Kindergarten Christmas time at Amy Parks

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20,2012) Mrs. Moss’s kindergarten class celebrated the season with a special Christmas Party today. The Amy Parks Heath Elemetnary students are so excited about Christmas break! Photo submitted by Jenni Knox.  To share your good news, events and holiday photos, email .

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County in urgent need of donations

(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in urgent need of donations following deep cuts in federal and state funding, as well as an increasing need for services. During 2012, MOW provided more 45,000 meals for homebound seniors and the disabled in Rockwall County in part by local government funding, […]

YMCA, Meals on Wheels receive generous gift from Rockwall Kiwanis Club

(December 19, 2012) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County welcomed two special guests to their noon meeting on Dec. 18, in order to present them with check donations for their respective organizations. Kiwanis President Glen Farris presented Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, with a check for $800. Bonnie LaVielle, […]

Autumn Leaves, Rotary partner for successful coat drive

Rockwall High Interact Club members sort coats for Project Warmth (ROCKWALL-December 19, 2012) More than 400 warm winter coats  were recently collected through Project Warmth, an initiative created by Autumn Leaves Alzheimer’s and Memory Care in partnership with the Rockwall Rotary Club.  Members of Rockwall High School’s Interact Club were instrumental in sorting the coats for distribution […]

Set New Year’s resolutions that strengthen your life, your community

(December 19, 2012) The New Year is a time for new beginnings! For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. Following are five […]