On our recent mission trip to Ukraine as members of The Singing Men of Texas, we met this delightful lady at the city of Zhytomyr, in western Ukraine. She was raised in Zhytomyr, one of the oldest cities of Ukraine, established in 884 A.D. It has been a very important city and lies on a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2015) Loyal, loving, playful and smart. Those are the characteristics usually used to describe Labraor Retrievers. Hot Chocolate is no exception to that rule. He is about a year old and only about 50 pounds, so he is most likely a mix, but that makes him even more perfect. He’s a “pocket […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Local fundraising efforts are underway to assist victims of flooding associated with the filling of Wallace Lake by recent rainfall events. Local community leaders who have agreed to coordinate local private fundraising efforts include: Bennie Daniels John White David Smith Sandy Doyle Larry Parks Dennis Bailey The group has […]
‘Rookie of the Year’ featured at Heath’s New Movies in the Park Rockwall-Heath High School District Champion Baseball and Softball Teams Attending; Mingle with the Players & Sign Up for Hawk Sport Camps (HEATH, TX – June 4, 2015) Come celebrate “opening day” of summer at the City of Heath’s Movies in the Park, Friday, June […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2015) The 2nd annual Rockwall Country Fair took place last weekend right beside the County Courthouse. This year admission was free, and guests had the opportunity to shop, eat, play and ride all day long. Due to unexpected weather complications, the fair had a delayed opening and was almost canceled for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) If you stroll the halls of Hartman Elementary on a Friday, you just might encounter a surprising guest among the students. He’s a little bit taller than most of the school’s occupants, but his enthusiasm for learning matches his stature. Who is this stranger you’ve spotted? An Eagle Eye […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – June 4, 2015) Paula Walker’s 32-year career as a Royse City teacher and principal has come to an end, but there’s a sound connected to her life in education that will likely never disappear. The sound? Ex-students — many times, adults — calling her name. “The best sound is when I’m […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Rockwall High School Stingerettes greeted students this morning at elementary campuses to invite K-6th grade girls to attend Stingerette Kids Camp this summer, to be held August 10-14. For additional information and registration form, contact Edith Davis at . Stingerettes and former Dobbs students Savannah Franks and Caitlyn McCormack […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Rockwall mom Kristi Bryant knows all too well the importance of being able to celebrate a child’s birthday. But perhaps more importantly, she also recognizes that some of those parents within the community who struggle financially may not be able to afford a birthday gift or throw a birthday […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Congratulations to Krista Searles and Litzy Herrera from Springer Elementary for having their work accepted into “From The Hands of Children M.I. Hummel Club Contest”. This international art competition invited artists between the ages of 2 – 12 to share their celebration of the artistic spirit of childhood. Their […]