ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) The best Christmas gifts are surprises. Sure, I’ve filled out my share of holiday wish lists. I used to compose thoughtful letters to Santa back in the Dark Ages. But my favorite gifts have been complete bolts out of the blue. Mister K was a total surprise. Pam and I […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in the middle of their 2014 Holiday Hunger Campaign: Nourish Rockwall Seniors. The campaign is a significant fundraiser for their operating fund and contributes to operations year round. At this time of year, you can have an impact on someone’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Ryne Walsh of Grace Hartman Elementary School as a Rotary Student of Honor during its luncheon meeting on December 11, 2014. Ryne plays the trumpet in the Hartman Band and plans to continue band at Williams Middle School. He is an avid sports fan and […]
HEATH, TX (Dec. 11, 2014) It was a spectacular night as the community welcomed Christmas to Heath at the City’s Annual Holiday in the Park. Even a sudden rain shower that drove Santa inside to the Amy Parks Elementary Cafeteria to visit with the children didn’t dampen the spirits of close to 1,000 attendees who […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 11, 2014) Students in Ms. Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class joined in Springer Elementary’s annual holiday community service project. They are donating warm socks, mittens, hats and toys to give to those in our community that are in need this holiday season. Lyrik Taylor, Kylie Taylor, and Keltan Dickson are excellent examples of […]
On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2014, Lake Pointe Medical Center conducted a hostage/armed assailant training drill. They partnered with the following agencies to help make it as close to reality as possible: Rockwall County EMS Rockwall County Emergency Management Rowlett Fire Rescue Rowlett Police Department City of Rowlett Emergency Management A few times a year, the […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Dec. 11, 2014) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is offering a Free WordPress Class for beginners which will take place over a period of 10 class times between January and April. Classes begin January 8 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Royse City. Non Member class fee is $500; […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 10, 2014) How many diapers does a baby go through in one day and when was the last time you kept track? For moms who count every penny, sometimes a diaper or two has to last an entire day–food stamps don’t cover this basic necessity. MOMS Club of Rockwall organized its first ever […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 10, 2014) J.W. Williams Middle School has once again claimed the 7th & 8th Grade Academic UIL Championship as well as the Overall UIL Champion title for the 2014-15 school year! This is the 11th year in a row that the hard work from the students and faculty at WMS has resulted […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 9, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Xavier Castille as the Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month, and Sara Williamson as Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Castille, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Football Team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb and chosen by the […]