Royse City Chamber recognizes December Yard of the Month

(ROYSE CITY – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to Mike and Gwen Pettit at 421 N. Josephine Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the […]

Rockwall County Library news briefs for December

(ROCKWALL – December 4, 2012) Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration The Rockwall County Library’s December Family Night will be “An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration.” Visit with Santa and enjoy crafts and refreshments during this come-and-go event from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, December 13. For an extra special treat, S & D Puppetry will be presenting The Nutcracker […]

‘Walk with the Wisemen’ at Cornerstone Baptist Church

(Terrell – December 2, 2012) “Walk with the Wisemen” and hear the Christmas story during a special, FREE community event at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Terrell. Actors and live animals bring the Christmas story to life in 20 minute shows, between 7 and 9 p.m., December 7, 8, and 9. Cornerstone Baptist Church is located […]

Heath community welcomes the season with Santa, singing at Holiday in the Park

Heath community welcomes the season with Santa, singing at Holiday in the Park

(Heath, December 1, 2012) It may have been one of the warmest November evenings on record, but the Christmas spirit was high as the community celebrated the season at the annual Heath Holiday in the Park on November 30. Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty hosted the festivities that began with flipping the switch on the Christmas […]

Join Rockwall police for ‘Santa Snow Fight’ golf tournament

Rockwall Police Department golf tournament benefits Helping Hands Toy Drive (Rockwall – November 27, 2012) Join the Rockwall Police Department Saturday, December 8 for the Santa Snow Fight, a two-man scramble golf tournament benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the Rockwall […]

Reading for Adults program earns $3,000 grant

(Rockwall – November 26, 2012) A Texas Reads Grant of $3,000 was recently awarded to the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program. Gloria Bishop, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Marcine McCulley, Rockwall County Library Director, accepted the award. The grant will help provide for General Education Diploma Preparation, English language Acquisition, and U.S. Citizenship Preparation – […]

Discover Australia during exclusive event at Travel Leaders Rowlett

(November 26, 2012) Ever wonder what it would be like to sail in Sydney Harbor, experience the vibrant cultural scene in Melbourne or dive the Great Barrier Reef? With its sophisticated cities, stunning coastal and mountain regions, indigenous culture, and world-class food and wine, Australia woos and allures like no other place on earth. Gain […]