(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 […]
(December 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Texas Media Pros (formerly Business Directories of Texas) as Business of the Month for December 2012. Paul and Gina Gray launched Business Directories of Texas in August 2006. The first directory was distributed in April 2007 in Rockwall and Heath. Due to the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-December 13, 2012) As of July 2012, every US school participating in the National School Lunch Program is required to make at least half the grains they serve “whole grain-rich.” How do you take these new regulations and make meals kids will want to eat? And how do you do it quickly, when the […]
(December 13, 2012) For the seventh year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present their gift to the community by reenacting the Christmas Nativity story for the public. On Sunday, December 16, a costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and 8 p.m., followed by a group caroling session […]