November 5, 2012 – November is Adopt a Senior Pet month, and little Griffin is trying to pretend he doesn’t belong here. Even though he’s a 10-year-old pomeranian, he’s a little action figure. This happy dog loves to play and explore – all in high gear. In spite of his age, he’s a little spitfire. […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 5, 2012 – During library classes this week, students at Springer Elementary campaigned for one of the lesser-known candidates, Bad Kitty. Librarian Mrs. Taylor read from Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel. Students made campaign signs, polled classmates, then wore campaign buttons promoting their candidate. Pictured are 1st graders from Mrs. King’s class. Front row: Daly Foster, Lizzy […]
(Rockwall) November 5, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 3 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Regent, Peggy Atterberry, introduced guest speaker, Admiral Robert Smith, III. Admiral Smith is a Fate, Texas native who married his hometown sweetheart, Mary Sue […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 1, 2012 – Fourth grader Nicole Patino casts her vote in Dobbs Elementary’s mock presidential election. Using the school’s iPad technology, students voted by scanning the QR code under their candidate’s picture. Votes were tallied immediately into a Google document and the winner was announced at the end of the school day: […]
(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – The Catholic Mothers Council of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church will host Brunch with St. Nicholas from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 1. This annual event will include a breakfast taco buffet by Chiloso Mexican Bistro, pictures with St. Nicholas, a dress-up nativity scene, arts and crafts […]
(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30. This is an exciting time for Pastor Shanon and Mrs Thomas who founded the church in 2004. The church’s initial services were held in Pullen Elementary School cafeteria with a membership […]
(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – Shop indoor and outdoor booths and discover crafts, jewelry, candles, scrapbooking items, purses, cookware, kitchen tools, handmade soaps, honey, fragrances, cosmetics and more from local vendors at the Mistletoe and Holly Bazaar. The event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 10 at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge […]
(Heath) October 30, 2012 – “Bring on the Merry” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 8 at Heath Salon & Spa, 201 Hubbard Drive, during a Holiday Open House benefiting Women in Need. Women in Need is a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County, assisting in the fight against domestic violence. Women in Need averages […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 30, 2012 – Reinhardt students and teachers participate in Red Ribbon Week to stand up against drugs. The school’s theme for the week is “We have a dream at Reinhardt Elementary to be drug free for eternity.” Kindergarten teachers Melanie Weir, Kelly Sellers, Stephanie Kirk and Autum Quinton wore their pajamas, reinforcing […]
(Rockwall) October 29, 2012 – On Sunday, November 4, the Coventry Signing Stars will be a part of the 11 a.m. worship service at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Coventry is a day program that offers life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The group will perform two songs in sign language […]