(ROCKWALL ISD-December 19, 2012) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce that Mike Pitcher, current principal at Ouida Springer Elementary, has been named as the new principal for Billie Stevenson Elementary. Pitcher will assume his new role on January 2 to prepare for the opening of the school in the fall of 2013. Pitcher […]
(ROCKWALL-December 17, 2012) The Catholic Mothers Council of Our Lady of the Lake would like to thank the sponsors of their annual “Brunch with St. Nicholas” event. The brunch was held on December 1 for a crowd of about 300 people. The money raised at this event will help support the playground and other ministries of Our […]
(December 17, 2012) Hey Santa Claus! Do you want to make me happy this year? Make sure you come down the chimney with Nikki. I’ve always wanted a dog like her. She’s two years old, so she’s not a puppy any longer. But I want a dog who’ll play with me and my kids and go for […]
(ROCKWALL-December 17, 2012) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was the recipient of Giving Back to the Community by Toyota of Rockwall. Barbara Jackson presented Lone Star CASA with a check which will be matched by Toyota. Lone Star CASA is a non-profit organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman […]
(December 17, 2012) What does it take to become an Eagle Scout? The Boy Scout pledge includes attributes such as: physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. But it also takes years of dedication to community service, camping out in extreme weather conditions, demonstrating leadership and communication skills, and completing all the work required for […]
(Rockwall – December 17, 2012) Rockwall MusicFest Presents Rockwall County’s Welcome to the Holidays, a holiday program featuring the Rockwall Community Band and the Rockwall Children’s Chorus and Audience Sing-a-Long. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Utley, located at 1201 T.L. Townsend […]
(ROCKWALL-December 17, 2012) More than 100 Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met Thursday to celebrate the Christmas season. Members demonstrated their many talents by decorating the luncheon tables in keeping with the holiday spirit. Prizes were awarded for the best decorated tables. Entertainment was providedby the Show Choir from Amy Parks Elementary School under the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 15, 2012) The Springer Stallions’ Robotics team took home third place in the First Lego League Robotics Challenge Regional Qualifiers. They also were awarded the coveted Judges Award for All Around Best Team. We look forward to seeing their performance at Regionals in January. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary. To share […]
(ROCKWALL-December 15, 2012) Bring the family to Dickey’s Barbecue in Rockwall Sunday, December 16 to visit with Santa between noon and 2 p.m. Photos with Santa will be available and as always – KIDS EAT FREE! Dickie’s is located at 2951 Ridge Road, Suite 119 in Rockwall. Information provided by Tim Grosse, Dickey’s Barbecue Rockwall. To submit […]
Nominate a deserving family to receive a fun day at one of five Hawaiian Falls waterparks in North Texas during the 2013 season (December 15, 2012) Hawaiian Falls wants to brighten some deserving people’s holidays with a Christmas Blessing. Nominate an unsung hero who always puts other’s needs before their own. Or maybe there’s a […]