(ROCKWALL, TX — May 15, 2018) Over 190 people attended the 2nd Annual REF Bowling Classic, presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, in support of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc. The tournament raised over $26,000 through team registrations, sponsorships and silent auction sales making it even more successful than last year’s event. The 24 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2018) Meals on Wheels honored seniors, programs and volunteers serving the community during the Older Americans Day celebration at the Rockwall County Library on May 10. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 and is celebrated nationwide during the month of May each year. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen said […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 11, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Dorris Jones Elementary student Hallie Curry as the Rotary Student of Honor. Rotarian Kirk Aldridge and Jones Elementary Principal Teresa Twedell presented Byrd with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, May 10. Twedell said Curry’s teachers recognize her for being a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) STAR Transit is offering free round-trip rides to local polling places so you can cast your vote. Free round-trip service will be offered Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. These complimentary trips apply to all fixed routes operated by STAR Transit as well as the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to participate in the RISD Teacher of the Year banquet April 27 at the Hilton. President Nancy Runge presented $1,000 checks to Bridgette King, elementary teacher at Cullins-Lake Pointe, and Dani Leugers, Rockwall High School science teacher. These outstanding teachers were selected from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement today that the United States will exit the Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran: “When President Obama first announced his nuclear agreement with Iran, I made it abundantly clear that I stand adamantly opposed to this bad deal […]
(FATE, TX — May 8, 2018) Discount Power offers the City of Fate residents a competitive electricity deal through the Fate Power Switch program. This City-endorsed program is expected to save residential customers an average of $343 per year. Together with iChoosr, an independent service provider, the City of Fate conducted an auction among electric providers. Discount […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the partnership contract for three years at their special session on May 7. This unique partnership gives Texas Tech the ability to host both face-to-face and online classes at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy. Students will now have […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Northeast Texas finally has a Democrat running for US Congress. Catherine Krantz is tired of small towns in America getting the short end of the stick. They are underfunded in almost every area: schools, roads, hospitals, and infrastructure, especially internet telecommunications. We are being left behind. She (like so […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 7, 2018) In honor of The National Day of Prayer on May 3, the City of Royse City conducted an outdoor prayer vigil which included the mayor, religious and civic leaders. The Post Chaplain was included in the ceremony by praying for the U.S. military and veterans. In attendance from […]