(Rockwall) November 3, 2012 – Helping residents that need it is what Rockwall County Helping Hands does. It is a 36-year tradition that has benefited thousands of families in this community. This holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving, provides the opportunity for you to share your good fortunes and join Helping Hands in experiencing the joy […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 1, 2012 – Fourth grader Nicole Patino casts her vote in Dobbs Elementary’s mock presidential election. Using the school’s iPad technology, students voted by scanning the QR code under their candidate’s picture. Votes were tallied immediately into a Google document and the winner was announced at the end of the school day: […]
November 1, 2012 – The Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett D. Lee as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1. In this role, Lee will oversee the strategic, operational and clinical activities for the network, which is composed of a 112-bed hospital and nine outpatient centers. “Brett […]
(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – The Catholic Mothers Council of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church will host Brunch with St. Nicholas from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 1. This annual event will include a breakfast taco buffet by Chiloso Mexican Bistro, pictures with St. Nicholas, a dress-up nativity scene, arts and crafts […]
(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30. This is an exciting time for Pastor Shanon and Mrs Thomas who founded the church in 2004. The church’s initial services were held in Pullen Elementary School cafeteria with a membership […]
(Garland ISD) November 1, 2012 – Some very special children at Luna Elementary need help in funding a trip Morgan’s Wonderland, an amusement park in San Antonio that was built entirely for special needs children. Morgan’s Wonderland unlocks a whole new world for these children through sensory stimulation with lights and music, accessible play and social development. […]
(Royse City) November 1, 2012 – Royse City Main Street presents Texas Christmas on Main Street, which includes a Christmas Holiday Lighted Parade, visits with Santa, puppet shows, tree lighting, and Holiday Market. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. The tree lighting is at 5:30 in the Courtyard of City Hall. The lighted parade starts at […]
(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – Shop indoor and outdoor booths and discover crafts, jewelry, candles, scrapbooking items, purses, cookware, kitchen tools, handmade soaps, honey, fragrances, cosmetics and more from local vendors at the Mistletoe and Holly Bazaar. The event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 10 at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge […]
(Heath) October 30, 2012 – “Bring on the Merry” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 8 at Heath Salon & Spa, 201 Hubbard Drive, during a Holiday Open House benefiting Women in Need. Women in Need is a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County, assisting in the fight against domestic violence. Women in Need averages […]
Book early! And plan now for Spring Break! There’s still time to get your holiday shopping done, unless you’re shopping for holiday-season travel. If you haven’t made travel arrangements for Thanksgiving or the end-of-year holidays yet, act fast. And, if you plan to travel for Spring Break 2013, make those reservations now. Travel agency owners, […]