Plagens files for final term on Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees

ROCKWALL (January 28, 2014) Leigh Plagens has filed for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees for her final term in place 6. Leigh has been involved with education her whole life – 37 years in the classroom and 12 years as a board member. When asked why she was seeking another term, she replied, “A […]

Free seminar on new Acid Reflux treatment

ROWLETT (January 28, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center will host a FREE seminar about the TIF procedure, a no incision treatment option for Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Chris Cottrell, a general surgeon on staff, will present the procedure – what it is, how it helps as a treatment for GERD, and who are good candidates […]

Employment opportunity available at Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 28, 2014) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County has an immediate opening for: Title: Part time Youth Development Specialist Positions available: Recreation and fitness ($8 per hr 20-25 hours a week) Schedule: This position is a year round Monday through Friday with occasional weekend events. School Year Hours are primarily 3pm […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent winner takes home $1,000

Rockwall’s Got Talent winner takes home $1,000

ROCKWALL (January 28, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse’s annual variety show Rockwall’s Got Talent opened to a full house January 24th at Utley Middle School. Miss Dallas Laryssa Bonacquisti, Regent Cornell, Pam McClain Holcomb, and Rockwall Mayor David Sweet were ready to view the qualifying contestants who waited nervously behind the curtains for their turn on […]

Rockwall County Clerk honored with Five Star Exemplary Award

Rockwall County Clerk honored with Five Star Exemplary Award

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 27, 2014) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller, pictured along with Texas State Registrar Geraldine Harris and Chief Deputy Lea Carlson, was presented the 5 Star Exemplary Award at the Annual Vitals Conference in Austin last month. Out of 254 Texas counties, the Rockwall County Clerk is one of only 14 Clerks that […]

Though resolutions fail…

(January 27, 2014) It usually happened every year around the end of January. I had to acknowledge my failure to keep New Year’s resolutions. I’ve done much better since I quit making them. Last year I decided to forgo resolutions after considering my track record: the rabbit-like start; the tortoise-like progression; the road-kill finish. I […]

Meet Ziggy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ziggy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) Are you a renegade? Do you like to stand out from the crowd? Here’s the perfect companion for the unique individual. Ziggy is a one-of-a-kind dog. He’s a happy boy who’s a mix of everything from basset hound and shepherd to rottweiler and everything in between. One look at that smiling face will tell […]

Health & Wellness event at Heath Salon & Spa Tuesday

HEATH (January 27, 2014) Heath Salon & Spa will host a Health & Wellness Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 28th, 201 Hubbard Drive in Heath. Visit the salon and spa to learn how to achieve healthy and shiny hair, glowing and younger-looking skin and pain relief through massage therapy. To share your […]

Cancer Survivorship Program to meet Feb 18

ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will welcome guest speaker  Sharyn Hightower, Wellness & Membership Director at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, at its “Life Beyond Cancer” Survivorship Program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18. The support and networking group will meet at Medical Office Building, 3136 Horizon Road, […]

ON MY HONOR: A lesson in Scouting

ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) The Boy Scouts of America are a group of young men, ages 10 to 18, who like to help others and learn the values of life. Scouts do volunteer work for the community, enjoy exciting field trips and experience outdoor adventures. In Boy Scouts there are ranks, similar to the military. […]