ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) Alondra Sanchez, a student at Sharon Shannon Elementary, is the winner of the poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 44th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. Alondra’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Just Imagine” according to the contest judges. Her artwork is […]
ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Stay & Play in Rockwall is the new game plan for the City’s baseball-softball teams. Previously, youth baseball and softball services were provided on behalf of the City of Rockwall by contracting with the Rockwall Baseball Association and Rockwall Girls Softball Association, which required teams to travel to other areas for […]
ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Santa Claus is coming to town. Come tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange juice, candy canes, and activities will be provided. Bring your camera for a picture perfect moment. Saturday, December 14 The Center at Rockwall CityPlace 8:30 – 10 am or 10:30 am – […]
ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Come for an evening of old fashioned holiday fun and music! Celebrate the 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5. There will be craft making in Santa’s Workshop, free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and live Christmas music. Jolly ole St. Nick […]
ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Brendan Murray was recently presented the Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award at the November 21st lunch meeting. Brendan attends Nebbie Williams Elementary, and was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Lisa Gielow, Principal at Celia Hays, presented the award. for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Information and photo by […]
ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals awarded Pool Stop with the Bronze Award this week at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. President of Pool Stop, Harvey Rippy received the Bronze Award on behalf of Pool Stop. The APSP International Awards of Excellence program recognizes and rewards installations of pools, […]
ROCKWALL – November 25, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson. The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory […]
ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) The Rockwall County ‘Tis Christmas Time event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic downtown Courthouse. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be receiving guests with Christmas wishes in the Courtroom located on the third floor. A photographer will be there to capture the magic […]
ROCKWALL (November 22, 2013) The Friday Study Club met November 15th in the home of Peg Pannell Smith. Barbara Wardlaw and Caroline Cullins were co-hostesses. Caroline, at the piano, entertained arriving members with beautiful music. Following the business session, Dorothy Ramsay presented the program, “What Were You Doing on November 22, 1963?”, an appropriate subject […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 20, 2013) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends celebrated their November 14 meeting with an amazing 104 women in attendance. Their outstanding program featured Linda and Larry Petty performing the best of Broadway musicals. They have performed all over the world from Alaska to Mexico, Italy, and Turkey. Linda’s voice has graced […]