(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) “Back to School” is here and parents have a lot on their minds. Shopping, coordinating schedules, and returning to a normal routine are priorities. After the summer, part of this back to school ritual often focuses on getting the family back to healthy eating patterns. With at least four […]
(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 5, 2015) The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced the six people who will make up its 2015 class of inductees, including Olympic medalist Paul Foerster of Rockwall. The other honorees are sailing school founder Steve Colgate (Ft. Myers, Fla.), Olympic medalist and author JJ Fetter (San Diego, Calif.), boat […]
(HEATH, TX- August 17, 2015) When Cooper Brandy shares “What I Did This Summer” on the first day of school, he can list serving as Mayor of Heath for the Day among his activities. “Mayor Brandy” skillfully oversaw City operations including Public Works and the Department of Public Safety on August 11. He concluded his […]
Athletic physicals discounted with donations to Food Pantry (Rockwall,TX- August 6, 2015)—Rockwall Urgent Care patients who donate 3 cans of food to the Helping Hands Food Pantry will receive $10 off their athletic physical during the month of August. The reduced price for sports and camp physicals will be only $15, not the usual $25. […]
(HEATH, TX – August 7, 2015) A little more than a year ago, the City of Heath issued the second round of bonds to fund the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) adopted by City Council in January 2014. The 2014 CIP includes over $20 million in trails, parks, streets and utilities projects that benefit the entire […]
Lakeside AMBUCS presents Amtrykes at Brian Llewellyn State Farm office (ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) Lakeside AMBUCS of Rockwall presented two new Amtrykes to a couple of super excited and enthusiastic kids Saturday morning at the State Farm office of Brian Llewellyn in Heath. Jasmine Ibarra (11) and Sophia Lomelo (2) were all smiles […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 30, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers attended the American Dance/Drill Team Platinum Line Camp from July 23-26 in Richardson. The Highsteppers performed a Home Kick Routine, and two routines – a streamer and a kick – for final evaluation. The team received the Gussie Nell Davis Award – Day 2, Best Overall […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 29, 2015) Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Thursday, August 13th when Rockwall’s ADHD Support Group will meet at the Rockwall County Library to discuss getting kids prepared to go back to school. The guest facilitator for this meeting is Cini Abraham, M.D. The purpose of the group is to connect parents […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 28, 2015) U.S. Rep John Ratcliffe has added a full time veterans service worker to his staff to help serve the 63,000 veterans that he represents across the 4th Congressional District of Texas. Michelle Zook, an Air Force veteran, will manage all veteran-related casework and outreach across the district. She joins Ratcliffe’s existing […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 28, 2015) Two Rockwall ISD Fashion Design students won gold at the national FCCLA meeting in Washington D.C. Claire McNabb from Rockwall-Heath High School and Jorga West from Rockwall High School won gold metals in the Fashion Design Contest. The students had to create a fashion label, research demographics and retail outlets, design six outfits, make […]