(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s ECO Club kids recently collected recyclable store bags that would otherwise have been thrown away at home. The giant sacks were taken to a local recycling station to be made into more plastic products. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian at Springer Elementary. Photo by Julie Byrnes. To […]
(Rockwall) October 15, 2012 – The 9th Annual Rockwall Fire Department Open House drew more than 2,500 people to Fire Station #2 that came to meet firefighters, view demonstrations and learn more about fire prevention in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. Twelve hundred slices of pizza and 500 cupcakes were served for lunch at the […]
(Rockwall) October 12, 2012 – In the mood for Italian? Apparently a lot of people in Rockwall are, and they have named Pizza Cucina among the “Best Pizza” in the county. The Rockwall Herald-Banner’s 2012 Readers Choice Awards ranked the family-owned pizza kitchen within the top three local favorites for Italian fare. “When my customers told me [about the award], I […]
October 12, 2012 – Are you ready for the best time of the year? I certainly am, and, I promise you, so are the folks at City Hall. The temperature is working its way down as we look forward to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and ringing in the New Year. Is it just me or did […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – A load of Dobbs Elementary students and parents joined the Rockwall High School Homecoming Parade on their decorated float last Thursday afternoon. Escorting the group, walking on the left, is Dobbs Assistant Principal Michael Stuart. Parents and students helped decorate the float and several got to ride in the […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 11, 2012 – Dorris A. Jones Elementary is excited to be chosen to partner with United Way and the Cooper Institute in their Healthy Zone School Program. This program gives schools resources to engage teachers, students, parents, and the broader community in a joint effort to improve the health of their communities. […]
Lake Pointe Health Network honors breast cancer awareness month (Rowlett) October 11, 2012 – The Lake Pointe Health Network wants women to “Picture Yourself Healthy” during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking the one picture that could save their life – a mammogram. “Picture Yourself Healthy is more than just a reminder to get a […]
(Rockwall) October 10, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2 for Rockwall Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics, a full-service dental office conveniently located on the southwest corner of I-30 and FM 205 in the Home Goods shopping center near Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Rockwall Modern Dentistry […]
(Rockwall ISD) October 10, 2012 – On Tuesday, October 9, Tyron Smith, offensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys, paid a special visit to the 8th grade Utley football team. He had a very positive presence and shared the importance of teamwork, hard work and dedication in order to experience life’s success. Smith diligently answered the […]
(Heath) October 9, 2012 – The City of Heath will present the Annual Heath Holiday in the Park at 6 p.m. Friday, November 30 in the Towne Center Park Pavilion located behind City Hall at 200 Laurence. Heath residents and guests from surrounding towns are invited to kick off the season with all of the […]