How to make an edible centerpiece: the chocolate covered strawberry Christmas tree November 11, 2012 – With your holiday shopping list too long and time too short, rest assured you can check one thing off your list – and it is dipped in chocolate. Everyone loves strawberries, but creating an edible centerpiece that is almost too […]
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 […]
(Rockwall – November 9, 2012) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary student Courtney Kirk has been named the winner of a poster contest, which earned her the honor of serving as Grand Marshal of the 43rd Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. The fourth grader’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Through the Eyes […]
(Rockwall ISD – November 9, 2012) The students of Nebbie Williams third grade class and Nebbie’s top money earners from the 2012 Jump Rope for Heart were “Paying It Forward” on November 2. The students delivered some much needed PE equipment to Robert E. Lee Elementary in Dallas. Nebbie Williams raised more than $25,000 in their […]
Texas author H. J. Ralles recently spent a day at Dobbs Elementary. Ralles, writer of juvenile fiction novels, brought a wealth of creative techniques to the aspiring young writers at Dobbs. Pictured here with Mrs. Ralles are, from left, fourth graders Madelyn Pieratt, Emily Williams, Christopher Martinez, Andrew Sato, and Emma Parr. Submitted by Norma […]
(Rockwall – November 9, 2012) Select members of the Rockwall Community Theater cast presented excerpts from productions past, present and future to the Rockwall Newcomers and Friends on Thursday. From left are James Taylor, Zachary Wincent, Jack Hopkins, Allison Elliot, Phil Alford, Whitney Rosenbalm and Jennifer White. Not pictured is Pam Whitaker, director. Photo submitted by […]
(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) The Collin County Humane Society at Rockwall and the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center (a No-Kill facility) invites you to a Grand Reopening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 10 at 1825 Airport Road in Rockwall. Festivities will include a bounce house, face painter, crafts for the kids and more. There […]
(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) Vendors selling quality items for the holidays are needed for the Old Town Christmas Market in Downtown Rockwall on Saturday, December 1. Please go online at mainstreet.rockwall.com for an application. The cost is $50 per space. No vendors promoting or marketing a business will be accepted – the market is […]
(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) Congratulations to the creative winners in the City of Rockwall’s Employee Advisory Committee Pumpkin Contest! 1st place (pictured above) Planning and Zoning employees; 2nd Place: Parks and Recreation employees; 3rd Place: Sewer/Wastewater employees. Judges for the contest were council members Bennie Daniels […]