(December 17, 2012) What does it take to become an Eagle Scout? The Boy Scout pledge includes attributes such as: physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. But it also takes years of dedication to community service, camping out in extreme weather conditions, demonstrating leadership and communication skills, and completing all the work required for […]
(Rockwall – December 17, 2012) Rockwall MusicFest Presents Rockwall County’s Welcome to the Holidays, a holiday program featuring the Rockwall Community Band and the Rockwall Children’s Chorus and Audience Sing-a-Long. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Utley, located at 1201 T.L. Townsend […]
(ROCKWALL-December 15, 2012) Bring the family to Dickey’s Barbecue in Rockwall Sunday, December 16 to visit with Santa between noon and 2 p.m. Photos with Santa will be available and as always – KIDS EAT FREE! Dickie’s is located at 2951 Ridge Road, Suite 119 in Rockwall. Information provided by Tim Grosse, Dickey’s Barbecue Rockwall. To submit […]
(Rockwall – December 14, 2012) Enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cow from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 15 at Chick-fil-A in Rockwall. Come in your PJ’s, enjoy breakfast, a Christmas craft, and a Christmas story with the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow. You can get a FREE kid’s breakfast combo meal with the purchase of an […]
(December 13, 2012) For the seventh year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present their gift to the community by reenacting the Christmas Nativity story for the public. On Sunday, December 16, a costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and 8 p.m., followed by a group caroling session […]
Fall 2012 recipients represent 15 campuses & six grants, totaling more than $21,000 (ROCKWALL ISD-December 11, 2012) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s Fall 2012 Innovative Teaching Grant recipients were presented to the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees during their recent December meeting. Grants Committee chairman, Larry Womack, recognized the recipients who represented 15 campuses and […]
(ROCKWALL-December 11, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Lady of America Fitness for Women, located at 2135 Ridge Road, on the second floor. The women’s only health club offers more than 30 group exercise classes weekly, such as Yoga, Zumba and Cycle classes. Lady America also has several […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 10, 2012) The Hartman Elementary school Honor Choir and Orff Ensemble traveled to Summer Ridge Assisted Living Center in Rockwall to entertain the residents and spread some holiday cheer. The students in the Orff Ensemble performed two pieces from their fall concert, while the Honor Choir sang some selections from the […]
(December 10, 2012) Every January folks around the world sit down with pen and paper to compose their list of New Year’s resolutions. Most lists include things like eating less junk food and exercising more. That’s why gym memberships skyrocket at the first of the year, but by February the facilities are deserted. Why not […]
(December 9, 2012) It was a magical, fun night at the 2012 Helping Hands Festival of Trees as more than 360 people came together in the spirit of this wonderful holiday season for a common cause – the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate of our community. The November […]