(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2016) I woke up wanting to call my grandfather who was ill—at least in my dream. I hadn’t talked to my grandparents in months, so it would be good to check in with them. My busy day as a young mother slipped away. I reminded myself to make that call […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2016) Natalie Harris of Rockwall-Heath High School was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented with the award during yesterday’s luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Principal Tom Maglisceau spoke about Natalie’s accomplishments, calling her an “unbelievably outstanding young lady.” He began […]
(HEATH, TX – May 5, 2016) The two men posing as TXU/Oncor workers who bullied their way into the home of an 86-year-old Heath resident on April 12 were arrested yesterday by Heath DPS Detectives Brian Burton and Scott Trammell. While inside the resident’s home, one of the suspects had flipped a circuit breaker to […]
Editor’s Note: We often receive letters from readers about positive experiences they’ve had with local businesses or hometown heroes doing great work in the community. This is one of those messages, and we were asked by the contributor to share it as an Open Letter to Terry Garrett of Heath Department of Public Safety. (HEATH, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2016) Congratulations to the new 2016-2017 Rockwall-Heath High School Cheerleaders and Mascots! Try-outs were held April 15. Candidates were scored on spirit, tumbling, jumpsk, group dance, motions/technique, voice projection and academics. VARSITY Claire Bridges Ashton Chandler Madeline Clark Delaney Davis Jeanette Fullington Sarah Gibson Shelby Graham Jacey Grand-Lienard Brooke Graves Audrey […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) What would you say to half off enrollment fees? The Fulton School in Heath invites everyone to attend an open house, picnic and an opportunity to save on enrollment fees, this Saturday. April 30th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p. m. is your chance to save. The Fulton School […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 14, 2016) Tim Hartley may be well-known throughout the community as a successful trial attorney who continually gives back to his hometown; he’s active in the Rockwall Rotary, serves as Chairman of the Rockwall County Republican Party, and he’s a member of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. But did […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH – April 13, 2016) Once while working with a 2nd grader, I was reminded that just because a child knows a particular math skill, does not necessarily mean they will understand related or corollary facts. This young man effortlessly counted by 2’s beginning at 2, however, when I asked him to then count by […]
(HEATH, TX – March 30, 2016) Heath Hawks Community Athletics is opening online registration this Saturday, April 2nd for fall flag and tackle football for Kindergarten through 6th grade. HHCA is a community pure organization with teams built from Amy Parks, Jones, Pullen, Rochell, Shannon and Springer elementary schools. HHCA teaches sportsmanship, fundamentals, teamwork, skills […]
(HEATH, TX — March 30, 2016) The sun was shining brightly on Heath as the community and guests celebrated Easter Saturday, March 26, at Fun & Fitness in the Park featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. More than 356 entered the two runs, with Keaton Forsyth of Royce City, taking […]