Brushy Creek resident wins McLendon-Chisholm Holiday Lighting Contest

Brushy Creek resident wins McLendon-Chisholm Holiday Lighting Contest

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — December 22, 2017) The winning home 1212 Artesia Lane, located in the Brushy Creek subdivision of McLendon-Chisholm was decorated by owners Gordon H. Varney and Stephanie Sealey. A yard sign listed what channel to turn your radio to and it was a real treat to watch all of the lights dazzle with […]

City of Heath Honors Staff: BJ White named Employee of the Year

City of Heath Honors Staff: BJ White named Employee of the Year

(HEATH, TX – Dec. 22, 2017) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2017, including BJ White, who was named City Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Yana McGowan, Administrative Services; Javier Falcon, Public Works; Scott Qualls, Community Development; and Officer Michael Morgan, […]

Wreaths Across America honors fallen veterans

Wreaths Across America honors fallen veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park and the Civil Air Patrol Lakeshore Squadron invited the community to place wreaths atop the graves of fallen military members in their honor during Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 16. Wreaths Across America was founded by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in […]

Rockwall High School Robotics Team takes field trip to Washington, D.C.

Rockwall High School Robotics Team takes field trip to Washington, D.C.

(ROCKWALL, TX–December 21 2017) Rockwall High School robotics team’s student officers (President – Gabriel Colmenares, EVP of Robotic Operations – Brandon Taylor, EVP of Public Relations – Hannah Cowgill, EVP of Business Operations – Aaron Smith), the Full Metal Jackets, recently flew to Washington, DC to attend the 2017 FIRST National Advocacy Conference. Only 40 […]

Rotary names Student of Honor from Billie Stevenson Elementary

Rotary names Student of Honor from Billie Stevenson Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Billie Stevenson Elementary 6th grader Emma McCarthy as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian Kirk Aldridge and Billie Stevenson Elementary Principal Mike Pitcher presented McCarthy with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14. McCarthy’s teachers describe her as […]

Reduced/free fare grace period coming to an end

Reduced/free fare grace period coming to an end

(TERRELL, TX–December 19, 2017) STAR Transit announces reduced/free fare grace period ends December 31. On November 1, STAR Transit implemented its new fare structure.  Part of the new structure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. During the reduced/free fare grace period, riders received discounts and free […]

Jacket Backer November Athletes of the Month

Jacket Backer November Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 21, 2017) Congratulations to Jacket Backer November Athletes of the Month Cole Talley and Faith Mason-Vestal! Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of November. Senior Football player Cole Talley Cole was multi-dimensional during the month of November. He lined up at receiver, […]

Helping Hands toy distribution brings Christmas to kids in need

Helping Hands toy distribution brings Christmas to kids in need

(ROCKWALL, TX—December 21, 2017) On Saturday, December 16 Helping Hands of Rockwall County wrapped up their Christmas gift to the community: the annual toy drive. After distributing “toy tags” for specific age categories throughout local businesses, the Helping Hands team accepted donations from community members through December 12. They then arranged the toys by age […]

Sunset Santa 5K donates $1000 to Reindeer Project

Sunset Santa 5K donates $1000 to Reindeer Project

(ROWLETT, TX — December 21, 2017) On Dec. 9 the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held the 4th annual Sunset Santa 5K & Festival. The festival portion of the event was new this year and added to the success and festivities. Each year the race has benefited a local non-profit such as last year’s benefactor Life […]

Shannon Elementary 6th grader wins 2017 Holiday Greeting Card contest

Shannon Elementary 6th grader wins 2017 Holiday Greeting Card contest

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) Each year Rockwall ISD features the artwork of elementary students on the official RISD Holiday Greeting Card. This year’s card features artwork from Esther Nava, a sixth-grade Art student at Shannon Elementary. “Esther is the greatest art student and I’m so proud of her,” said Susan Guzman, Esther’s art […]