Join Newcomers for ‘Celebration of Season’ Luncheon

(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) Twenty-three new members of the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends were recently welcomed to the social organization with a tea held in their honor at the home of Carol Hatcher, president. Several new members were not present for the picture taken at the recent monthly meeting. Celebration of the Season  […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade shines ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’

(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) The 43rd Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County drew hundreds of families and festive floats to downtown Rockwall today. Amy Parks-Heath Elementary student Courtney Kirk, daughter of Brad and Melanie Kirk, served as Grand Marshal of the Parade, after her artwork won a Kiwanis parade poster contest. […]

City of Rockwall News Briefs

(December 1, 2012) City water rate increase City of Rockwall water/waste water rates will increase on Jan. 1, which will cost residential customers an average of $6.05 more each month. Water customers will see the increased rates on their February water bills. The new rates were approved due to higher water costs the city must […]

Harbor Holiday Fest Saturday

(Rockwall – December 1, 2012) Bring the whole family out to the Rockwall Harbor Holiday Fest on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard located in Rockwall, TX  this Saturday, December 1. Experience the Harbor tree lighting, free trackless choo-choo train rides, free ice cream,  photos with Santa, Christmas crafts and children’s activities, and plenty of holiday […]

Heath community welcomes the season with Santa, singing at Holiday in the Park

Heath community welcomes the season with Santa, singing at Holiday in the Park

(Heath, December 1, 2012) It may have been one of the warmest November evenings on record, but the Christmas spirit was high as the community celebrated the season at the annual Heath Holiday in the Park on November 30. Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty hosted the festivities that began with flipping the switch on the Christmas […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall awarded an “A” for Patient Safety

(Rockwall, November 30, 2012) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.  The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety ScoreSM.  The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under […]

Dallas businessman J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton donates $2.5M to Rockwall YMCA

Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]

RHHS presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Friday

Rockwall-Heath HS Class of 2013 presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Nov 30 (Heath) November 29, 2012 – A community holiday tradition continues Friday, November 30 when the Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2013 presents the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour. Five beautiful homes will be drenched in holiday décor and open for self-guided touring from 10 […]

Rockwall ISD Athletic Director Scott Smith pursues new opportunity outside of district

(Rockwall ISD – November 29, 2012) Scott Smith, who currently serves as the head coach for Rockwall High School’s varsity football program, the athletic coordinator for all RHS athletic programs, and the athletic director for the Rockwall Independent School District, has submitted his resignation to the district in anticipation of another coaching position that will […]