Business sponsorships available ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 4, 2014) Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo, R.I.S.E., will present its 9th Annual Mistletoe Soccer Tournament on Friday, Dec. 19, followed by the Mistletoe Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Team sign ups are underway now for the soccer tournament. Registration deadline is Dec. 15. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1st, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The community is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) While opening our Christmas envelopes from my grandparents, I noticed Uncle Harry grinning, shifting on the couch. He was up to something—a practical joke that we’d talk about for Christmases to come. We all have Christmas traditions; things we do, food we eat, places we go to celebrate the Christ […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center achieved their third Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Associationwho work to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through renowned credentialing programs that certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. The Pathway to Excellence […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fifth grade students make a sweet holiday treat for the residents of Senior Care At Lake Pointe Beacon Harbor Nursing Home. The students designed and built a life-sized gingerbread house loaded with holiday treats for the residents. The students will also visit the nursing home to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Rockwall welcomed its newly appointed mayor Jim Pruitt and new Place 2 council member John Hohenshelt during what turned out to be a fairly emotional council meeting as the council said a final farewell to County Judge-elect David Sweet as the city mayor. “I want to thank each and every […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) When local sophomore Sarah Mayhew embarked upon a personal project to help her achieve her International Baccalaureate diploma at Westlake Academy, she never expected to find companionship in the form of a 10-month-old Labrador puppy in the process. But that’s exactly what took place when Sarah took on the role […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2014) They just don’t come much cuter than little Wolfgang, aka Wolfie! He’s full grown at just 11 pounds and just as sweet as can be. The shelter identified him to be two years old, but it has since been determined that he is more between 10-12 months of age. This […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 15, 2014) This year, Leadership Rockwall is giving back to community kids and teens by donating over $700 in gift cards to the Rockwall County Helping Hands Toy Drive. Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing and Communication Darby Burkey said Leadership Rockwall collected the gift cards in place of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) The best Christmas gifts are surprises. Sure, I’ve filled out my share of holiday wish lists. I used to compose thoughtful letters to Santa back in the Dark Ages. But my favorite gifts have been complete bolts out of the blue. Mister K was a total surprise. Pam and I […]