(Rockwall) May 29, 2012 – An induction ceremony was held May 8 at the Rockwall County Library for the 2012-13 Friends of the Library Board. Former president Leigh Plagens installed the officers using a theme of “The Hats You Wear.” President Kathy Melston and President-Elect Beverly Stibbens head the slate. Becky Achenbach and Robyn Liane […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 29, 2012 – Cain Middle School teacher/coach Ian Moreau presents an $845 donation for Helping Hands to Sherry Hamm, the non-profit agency’s Director of Assistance and Referral. Coach Moreau said Hooping for Helping Hands was a faculty vs. students basketball game divided between girl coaches and students and boy coaches and students […]
(Rockwall) May 29, 2012 – ‘All systems were go’ when a sold-out crowed blasted off with the Starship Enterprise crew led by rocketmen Billy Quinton and Russ Childers, along with their co-star Sheri Franza, for the 2nd annual Helping Hands Fashion Show on May 23 at the Hilton Bella Harbor. Out of this world fashions from […]
You don’t have to be Picasso to paint a picture, or Einstein to figure out that given time, space and a box of markers, children can quickly fill a blank canvas. Kids and crayons just naturally go together. Put a paintbrush in tiny hands, and big things happen. But did you know that actively involving […]
May 28, 2012 – Darvish is ready to become a member of your winning team. But he expects you to perform like a pro if you’re his teammate. Darvish loves to be adored, and if you’re not paying attention to him, he’ll let you know you need to get your priorities straight. He believes there’s […]
(Rockwall) May 27, 2012 – At 4 a.m., Sunday, May 27, 2012, Carry the Load’s relay team stopped at the new Rockwall Veteran’s Memorial at the new county courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane. Community members, students, parents, and citizens showed up to support Carry the Load’s mission of highlighting the meaning of Memorial Day across America. […]
(Rockwall) May 25, 2013 – Hundreds of couples stream into the Lake Pointe Church gym on Tuesday nights. It resembles a parent-teacher meeting as people take their seats, ready to focus as if their children’s future depends on it. And that might be the case, since these meetings concern marriage. They’re attending ReEngage—a ministry to […]
(Rowlett) May 19, 2012 – Wet Zone, Rowlett’s Family Waterpark, presents Memorial Splash Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 28. Come enjoy Memorial Day with the Wet Zone family. There will be non-stop games, contests and music for the whole family. There is no additional charge for participating in the Memorial Day events, […]
Michael Hunter, president of Rockwall Kiwanis, presents a check for $1,000 to Maggie Fuller for the Health Center of Helping Hands. Ms. Fuller is the center’s Practice Manager. Kiwanis also donated $2,500 to the Helping Hands Assistance and Referral program. Thanks to Judy Evans for sharing this photo. To submit your news and events, email […]
(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall YMCA is offering a host of water safety classes this summer, including swim lessons, lifeguarding and CPR. Located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, the YMCA’s mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is […]