(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Nebbie Williams Elementary School had three 6th grade Orchestra students, under the leadership of Shari Allison, audition for the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 6, 2018. They auditioned against over 100 other students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout the district. Wesley Nelson placed 16th in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) The Jones Elementary PTA recently sponsored a visit from AG Ford, a New York Times Bestselling Illustrator. Mr. Ford spoke to all of the students during two fun-filled and informative sessions. Ms. Loya, the library media specialist, prepared the students for the visit by giving the students information about […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Student officers of the Rockwall High School robotics team, the Full Metal Jackets, recently flew to Washington, DC to attend the 2017 FIRST National Advocacy Conference (NAC). Only 40 teams from around the World attended the conference and these four students were the only ones from Texas. The student officers are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Rockwall resident Jerre Loftus said it’s been nearly nine months since she has seen or heard from the builder she hired to renovate her 112-year-old dream home. According to Loftus, the builder had exhausted her entire budget and savings and left the home largely unfinished, open and exposed to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 27, 2017) Ever since she was 15 years old, Dallas Marathon 2017 winner Chandler Self was always sure of one thing: that she could run, and had the ability to keep running for an extended period of time. The Rockwall native said she first began running long distance competitively when she […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) As spring is just around the corner, it is time to start planning some outdoor activities and there is no better way to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family than with a Clay Shoot Tournament. Start the new year off by participating and/or sponsoring the Poetry Community […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its January monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2018. This month’s guest speakers are Texas State Representatives Victoria Neave (D) and Justin Holland (R) who will provide a legislative update. Ms. Neave represents District 107 which includes […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary 6th grader David Chacko as the Rotary Student of Honor. Rotarian David Sweet and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Principal Jill Baird presented Chacko with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11. “He’s a student who exemplifies excellence in […]
(ROYSE CITY — January 10, 2018) January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools. Royse City ISD Board Members are: President Julie Stutts, Vice President Scott Muckensturm, Secretary Christina Carrion, Member Bobby […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 9, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the House passage of H.Res. 676 in support of the people of Iran: “Today I joined my colleagues in standing with the people of Iran against the oppressive and radical regime in Tehran. We must be adamant and clear that […]