ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Rockwall native Matthew Watkins, 12, couldn’t have given a more confident (and perhaps, a little teasing) response when asked about his recent top 10 finish at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina. “It was easy,” he said with a shrug and a smile. Matthew came in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for the West Nile Virus. At this time, there have been no mosquito […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 16, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2014-15. Join them at the first luncheon meeting of the new year on Thursday, September 11 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Officers are: President Jean Lakner, 1st Vice President/Programs Kathy Weintraub, 2nd Vice President/Membership Judy Buffington, […]
Plan and prepare, but be flexible ROCKWALL,TX. (August 25, 2014) Recently I came across a six page “birthing plan” and wondered, ‘How did I ever deliver my three babies without one?’ I understand that times change and I certainly noticed changes in the nine years separating my first and third children, but I was amazed […]
ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 25, 2014) Cheerleaders and Mascots from Rockwall Heath High School and Rockwall High School welcomed back the RISD staff on Monday, August 18th at Lake Pointe Church as the RISD district teachers kicked off the school year 2014-2015. Submitted by Karen Hunter. To share your good news and events, email . […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Pop Back to School Event last Friday. At 4 p.m., the gate opened and students were invited to find out who their 2014-15 teacher would be. The PTA provided refreshments, signed up volunteers, and sold spirit wear, memberships and yearbooks. Representatives were on hand […]
HEATH, TX (August 25, 2014) Heath City Councilmember Rich Krause was one of 60 elected or appointed City officials from around the state who was named a Leadership Fellow of the Texas Municipal League during an awards ceremony in Austin on August 22. Councilman Krause became a Leadership Fellow upon completing an extensive leadership development […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (August 25, 2014) Susan Miley went back to school in dramatic fashion. Unhappy with her job, she submitted her resignation and was on her way to meet her new teacher one day later. Susan had purchased two sets of her instructor’s books and was eager to learn more. “I’ve always adored Cesar,” […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (August 25, 2014) Plastic folders, crayons and those timeless tools of learning, pencils and paper, currently fill store shelves to capacity. The sight makes me sentimental for yesteryear, when I had school-age children. Not that I’d like to repeat those years. But the opportunity to influence fresh hearts and minds is as precious […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Looking for a mature lady? Look no further. Chilli is about eight years old. She’s still as adorable as a puppy and has plenty of love to give. Please consider giving Chilli a home to enjoy her senior years. Email for more information or to meet this bundle of joy […]