ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fifth grade students make a sweet holiday treat for the residents of Senior Care At Lake Pointe Beacon Harbor Nursing Home. The students designed and built a life-sized gingerbread house loaded with holiday treats for the residents. The students will also visit the nursing home to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Rockwall welcomed its newly appointed mayor Jim Pruitt and new Place 2 council member John Hohenshelt during what turned out to be a fairly emotional council meeting as the council said a final farewell to County Judge-elect David Sweet as the city mayor. “I want to thank each and every […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) When local sophomore Sarah Mayhew embarked upon a personal project to help her achieve her International Baccalaureate diploma at Westlake Academy, she never expected to find companionship in the form of a 10-month-old Labrador puppy in the process. But that’s exactly what took place when Sarah took on the role […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2014) They just don’t come much cuter than little Wolfgang, aka Wolfie! He’s full grown at just 11 pounds and just as sweet as can be. The shelter identified him to be two years old, but it has since been determined that he is more between 10-12 months of age. This […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 15, 2014) This year, Leadership Rockwall is giving back to community kids and teens by donating over $700 in gift cards to the Rockwall County Helping Hands Toy Drive. Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing and Communication Darby Burkey said Leadership Rockwall collected the gift cards in place of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) The best Christmas gifts are surprises. Sure, I’ve filled out my share of holiday wish lists. I used to compose thoughtful letters to Santa back in the Dark Ages. But my favorite gifts have been complete bolts out of the blue. Mister K was a total surprise. Pam and I […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in the middle of their 2014 Holiday Hunger Campaign: Nourish Rockwall Seniors. The campaign is a significant fundraiser for their operating fund and contributes to operations year round. At this time of year, you can have an impact on someone’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Ryne Walsh of Grace Hartman Elementary School as a Rotary Student of Honor during its luncheon meeting on December 11, 2014. Ryne plays the trumpet in the Hartman Band and plans to continue band at Williams Middle School. He is an avid sports fan and […]
HEATH, TX (Dec. 11, 2014) It was a spectacular night as the community welcomed Christmas to Heath at the City’s Annual Holiday in the Park. Even a sudden rain shower that drove Santa inside to the Amy Parks Elementary Cafeteria to visit with the children didn’t dampen the spirits of close to 1,000 attendees who […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 11, 2014) Students in Ms. Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class joined in Springer Elementary’s annual holiday community service project. They are donating warm socks, mittens, hats and toys to give to those in our community that are in need this holiday season. Lyrik Taylor, Kylie Taylor, and Keltan Dickson are excellent examples of […]