(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 5, 2016) A couple of summers from now, Rockwall ISD could see the completion of two highly-anticipated projects within its voter-approved 2015 Bond Referendum. As the demolition process of the old Dobbs Elementary School building – which began in early June – comes to a close, folks can look forward to […]
(GARLAND,TX — Aug. 12, 2016) Garland ISD recently announced its policy regarding its free and reduced-price meals program for the 2016-17 school year. The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: Income 1. Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 12, 2016) Rockwall’s American Legion, Terry Fisher Post 117, has announced it will hold its second free Young Leadership Symposium in collaboration with Patriot PAWS on Sept. 24. The goal of the free symposium is to bring together veterans and public, private or home schooled high school sophomores and juniors to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 11, 2016) A total of 204 triathletes participated in the 2016 Rockwall Kiwanis Tri-Rock Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center (1205 T L Townsend Dr.). The event saw participants from as far south as Houston to Choctaw, OK compete to raise funds for the Angel League […]
(WYLIE, TX — Aug. 11, 2016) In-Sync Exotics will celebrate the opening of their on-site veterinary clinic located at 3430 Skyview Dr on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 12pm. The ceremonies will include a tour of the new facility, questions with our veterinarian, donor recognition, and light refreshments. Established in 2000, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 11, 2016) Rockwall Community Playhouse proudly presents the STAR (Special Theatre At Rockwall) production of the musical Bye Bye Birdie, which features special needs adults who will sing and dance their way into your hearts. Performances are just $5 on August 19 & 20 at 7 pm and August 21 at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 11, 2016) Fathom Events and LifeWay Films will present a special event in cinemas nationwide on Tuesday, August 30. The Insanity of God, based on the book by Nik Ripken (2013, B&H Publishing), is the story of Nik and Ruth Ripken, a Kentucky couple who spent six grueling years doing missionary […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 9, 2016) Rockwall Friends of the Library September meeting will be Tuesday, Sep. 13, 11:00am at the Rockwall County Library Community Room. The program will be “Remembering 9-11 Through the Eyes of a Survivor” by Samantha Horwitz, former U.S. Secret Service agent, author, wife, mother and founder of Heroes 4 Healing, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—August 10, 2016) New Rockwall ISD employees were welcomed to the “family” this morning by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses at the “Sailing Into the School Year” breakfast. Newly appointed Superintendent John Villarreal expressed his excitement for his first school year serving in RISD. “In my short time here, I […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 3, 2016) Local moms with the Lake Pointe Church Moms Study group and their kids brought a bunch of goodies to the Rockwall Police Department on Friday, July 29, to show their love and support for their local police officers. Rockwall officers Ben Woodruff and David Andrews joined the moms and […]