Seven students advance to state competition (ROCKWALL ISD-March 10, 2013) Rockwall ISD student Danielle Clark placed first in Fashion Design at the Regional FCCLA Competition. Fellow student, Nicole Johnson placed first in Fashion Construction. Along with these two students, five others will advance to the State Competition: Morgan Montgomery – Fashion Design Hannah Barton – Fashion Design Zizi Shalabi – Fashion […]
High school students encouraged to apply (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer. The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]
(HEATH-March 10, 2013) A tremendous amount of work is underway to ensure Heath continues to be a premier community in the DFW Metroplex. From the City Council members and staff to our volunteers serving on boards or commissions, we are benefiting from the expertise and dedication of many people who care about our hometown. As we […]
(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) Several local students were recently honored with Good Citizenship Awards by the Rockwall Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The awards were presented by Margaret Davidson and Linda Smith during an Awards Presentation Tea at the home of Carolyn Duckworth on March 3. The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in […]
(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) The monthly meeting of the Democratic Breakfast Club will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Community Center at Harry Meyers Park, 815 E. Washington in Rockwall. Join them for a discussion of Texas Democratic Party Rules and Grassroots Handbook and for a Continental Breakfast. Submitted by Judith Matherne. […]
(ROYSE CITY-March 7, 2013) Congratulations to Diana Sheets at 408 Starlight Lane for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community […]
(ROCKWALL-March 7, 2013) Rockwall Community Playhouse will present ‘Murder Room,’ a fabulous mystery farce revolving around Edgar and his unfaithful wife, Mavis; it’s a charming mix of Agatha Christie, Monty Python, and Abbot and Costello. This two-act whodunit is filled with witty dialogue, inept criminals, bumbling police, and is suitable for all ages. Directing the production […]
(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Rockwall Pets, a No Kill rescue and advocacy organization, is proud to announce two new members of its management team. Beth Cansler is now foster coordinator, and Christina Arriaga has been promoted from Dallas rescue coordinator to the organization’s overall rescue coordinator. Cansler oversees the expanding foster operation, coordinating housing for rescued […]
(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Reading for Adults will hold tutor training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the literacy center at the Rockwall County Library. Tutors are needed for GED, ESL, Literacy, and Citizenship. Those interested in making a positive change in someone’s life, see Carol in the literacy center, or call […]
Friendship isn’t about whom you have known the longest…it’s about who came and never left your side, states an anonymous author. This is true of Carolyn Keane and her good friend Kerri Bergerhouse. The two women met about 20 years ago at First United Methodist Church of Heath. They were so close that they even […]