(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School celebrated its annual Rock-A-Thon PTA Fundraiser this past November 18. The PTA raised almost $23,000 at the event and exceeded its goal of $20,000! The top three fundraising classes were Mrs Knight, Mrs Wood and Mrs Baxter. The top 10 fundraising students were Zachary Higgins, Cash […]
(HEATH, TX — Dec. 9, 2016) It was a festive night as the community kicked off Christmas in Heath at the City’s Annual Holiday in the Park. Even a sudden rain shower that drove Santa inside to the Amy Parks Elementary Cafeteria to visit with the children didn’t dampen the spirits of close to 1,000 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 9, 2016) Nebbie Nation is so proud of ALL the students who participated in this year’s Texas PTA Reflections Contest. The entries were fantastic. Astaire Hailu, the PTA Reflections Coordinator, said “We are proud to have so much creativity at Nebbie, and wonderful parents and teachers to nurture our kids and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 9, 2016) Rest Haven provides a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones during the holiday season. Trees of Remembrance are on display at each of our three funeral home locations in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The community is invited to stop by any Rest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 9, 2016) The 47th Annual Rockwall Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade was recently canceled due to weather, which meant Layne Yudizky, 4th grader at Pullen Elementary, was not able to be Grand Marshall. He was chosen to be Grand Marshall by winning a poster contest, competing against entries from all elementary schools in Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2016) On a Sunday morning on Dec. 7, 1941, in the tropical Hawaiian islands, a fleet of Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor. Over 2,000 lost their lives in the attack that ultimately led to the American entry into World War II. Yesterday, dozens across the […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — Dec. 6, 2016) Yesterday the Royse City ISD School Board approved a plan for the district to pursue the District of Innovation Status from the Texas Education Agency. The concept, passed by the 84th Texas Legislature in House Bill 1842, gives traditional school districts more flexibility and local control. Areas of interest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 5, 2016) The Jones Elementary Robotics team overcame an unfortunate setback and won first place at the 2016 Rockwall ISD Robotics Competition.The team is in its second year of competition and consists of eight 5th and 6th graders: Hallie Curry, Joey Duran, Cate Hargrave, Brooklyn Harmon, Connor Hatley, Gabriel Riker, Zain […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 5, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Friday for the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2943), which boosts support for America’s military, enhances national defense capabilities and provides the biggest pay raise for U.S. service members in six years. The bill authorizes the $619 billion in funding necessary to restore […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 5, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses today announces that Santa Claus will attend their last schooling show of the 2016 Fall Series on December 17, 2016. The event will begin at 9:00 am and will take place in Black Star’s state-of-the-art indoor equestrian facility located […]