(Rockwall – November 14, 2012) Melanie gets some rest after an exhausting day at the Collin County Humane Society Rockwall Animal Adoption Center’s Re-Grand Opening event Saturday. CCHS President Molly Peterson said about 200 people came out to see the facility and visit with the animals. Food, fun and pet adoptions made for a great […]
(Rockwall) November 14, 2012 – Volunteer tutors in the Reading for Adults program at the Rockwall County Library were honored recently with a reception and awards ceremony in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Local vocal group, Harmony, provided musical entertainment. Approximately 70 volunteers from the Rockwall community received a certificate of Achievement […]
(November 13, 2012) The decorations are going up and excitement is in the air. Gifts are being bought and parties are being planned. With all the fun and excitement comes a good bit of stress. Schedules get busy. The kids have programs at school. You need to work a few extra hours before you can […]
(Rockwall – November 13, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently welcoming Tim Nichols and Nichols Wealth Management, an independent firm powered by LPL Financial. Nichols Wealth Management learns the goals of both the business and individual investor to utilize investment and insurance products in order to help clients […]
(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 […]