Keeping the Christmas peace

Keeping the Christmas peace

ROCKWALL (December 16, 2013) Expectations greet us at every turn of the holiday season. But they don’t always say Merry Christmas. Some people trim the tree after Thanksgiving dinner. They might also finish their holiday shopping by end-of-day Black Friday. A few folks will excel them all by getting their family-photo Christmas cards mailed the first […]

Rest Haven serves up ‘Cocoa & Comfort’ with Angel Wing Remembrance Trees

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY (November 29, 2013) Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park is once again offering a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 2, 2013, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees and ornaments will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes […]

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

Master Gardeners to host holiday decorating class with kids

ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013)  Pine cones and holly berries.  Evergreen branches and magnolia leaves.  There is such an abundance of natural materials available to make simple holiday decorations.  Learn how to create a special Christmas centerpiece using a variety of natural materials that have been provided by local Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners will host a […]

Rockwall High Student Council members decorate downtown courthouse

Rockwall High Student Council members decorate downtown courthouse

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Members of Rockwall High School Student Council, under the supervision of teacher, Michelle Morris, assist Rockwall County Historical Foundation members in decorating the historic, downtown Courthouse for the annual Tis Christmas Time event scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will receive guests with Christmas wishes […]

Old Town Christmas Market, Kiwanis Parade Dec 7

UPDATE (December 4, 2013) – Old Town Christmas Market has been rescheduled to Dec 14 due to weather concerns ROCKWALL (November 20, 2013) Join the Old Town Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 7th at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown Rockwall. Enjoy warm holiday beverages and festive holiday shopping. The Kiwanis […]

Grace Hartman students enjoy the gift of giving

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 20, 2012) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary used the holiday season for a Service Learning Project. The students decided instead of bringing a book or gift for a classroom gift exchange, they wanted to help others in their community. Some students brought books for a donation to the Boys and Girls […]

Meet Nikki, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Nikki, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 17, 2012) Hey Santa Claus! Do you want to make me happy this year? Make sure you come down the chimney with Nikki. I’ve always wanted a dog like her. She’s two years old, so she’s not a puppy any longer. But I want a dog who’ll play with me and my kids and go for […]

Newcomers celebrate season with special luncheon

Newcomers celebrate season with special luncheon

(ROCKWALL-December 17, 2012) More than 100 Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met Thursday to celebrate the Christmas season. Members demonstrated their many talents by decorating the luncheon tables in keeping with the holiday spirit. Prizes were awarded for the best decorated tables.  Entertainment was providedby the Show Choir from Amy Parks Elementary School under the […]

Hawaiian Falls kicks off holidays with 25 days of Christmas Blessings

Hawaiian Falls kicks off holidays with 25 days of Christmas Blessings

Nominate a deserving family to receive a fun day at one of five Hawaiian Falls waterparks in North Texas during the 2013 season (December 15, 2012) Hawaiian Falls wants to brighten some deserving people’s holidays with a Christmas Blessing. Nominate an unsung hero who always puts other’s needs before their own. Or maybe there’s a […]

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