(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Congratulations to Rockwall High School Jacket Backers April Athletes of the Month Chika Iwuamadi and Austin Shumake. Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of April. Chika Iwuamadi, Senior – Track and Field: Chika was a key member of the varsity girls 3rd District Championship in four years. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rockwall High School sophomore middle linebacker James Strohmeyer was selected to compete for a top position against the best linebackers in the state on May 26 and 27 in Austin, Texas. To earn his invite, Strohmeyer competed in a recent FBU Camp held in North Dallas that showcased athletes […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced the finalists from the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, including Desirae Barrera, Rhianna Swift, Kelsie Brouillette, Brittany Ables and Min-Suk Cha from Rockwall High School. The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students across the 18 counties […]
(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 […]