Grand Marshal of Kiwanis Christmas Parade chosen

(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 […]

Author H.J. Ralles visits Dobbs Elementary students

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 Community Theater cast makes presentation to Newcomers

(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 […]

Grand re-opening party Saturday at Rockwall Animal Adoption Center

(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 […]

Vendors sought for Old Town Christmas Market

(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 […]

City of Rockwall employees are winning pumpkin artists

(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 […]

JFK: the Rockwall connections

(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation, in conjunction with the Rockwall County Historical Commission, presents the next topic in its Brown Bag Lecture Series: JFK – The Rockwall Connections. Closely coinciding with the anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination, the program will focus on Rockwall residents who had connections to this moment […]

Lake Pointe Health Network honors volunteers at annual luncheon

(November 7, 2012) Lake Pointe Health Network celebrated 163 years of combined volunteer service with a Mexican fiesta-themed Hats Off to Volunteers on October 24. Volunteers and guests included family members and friends along with executive, administrative and hospital staff.  Long standing volunteer, Charlene Schwaneke, celebrated 25 years of contribution and service to LakePointe and […]