(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Sixth graders in Liz Kelly’s class at Springer Elementary School have been learning about children and their families who have faced childhood cancer. They decided to make a difference and join one of the biggest fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital called the Math-a-Thon. This is where they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Rock Wall Chapter member and Past Regent Peggy Atterberry joined other area Daughters of the American Revolution members and members of the East Fork Trinity Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to welcome visitors at the Continental DAR House at the State Fair of Texas. Glenn Atterberry, member of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor the occasion, more than 170 people attended Lake Pointe Health Network’s (LPHN) 6th Annual In The Pink Luncheon on October 1 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Attendees included breast cancer survivors, doctors, nurses, administrators and supporters who donned pink […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well-known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growing Dallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Ryan is waiting at the door for you to open it and let him into your heart. He loves to play with his four-legged foster sister, though they can both be a little rough sometimes and he does not like to share his toys. Ryan enjoys going for rides […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct 6, 2015) As families settle into the new school year, the Rockwall ISD and the Board of Trustees have some exciting goals in mind for students in 2015 and beyond – goals which will greatly impact the way students learn and prepare for life after high school. According to RISD Board […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Mayor Gary Moody welcomes the residents of McLendon-Chisholm and surrounding communities to the 2015 Country Fest from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 17, located at 1371 W. FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. This event will be free and open to the public. “I’m excited to welcome folks from all […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Sheila Hair, Vice President and Co-Owner of My Computer Guy, as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping members become involved and engaged. In […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Trainers and staff of Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS saw their hard work come to fruition Friday, Oct. 2, when the organization officially united five of its trained service dogs with a group of American veterans during a public Graduation Day ceremony. A standing room only crowd gathered as Patriot PAWS […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 5, 2015) Fulton School of Heath students Jerilynn D. Sanders and Preston Webb received national awards Oct. 2, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) selected Jerilynn to become a lifetime member of the esteemed organization, which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated […]