Springer Elementary students are ‘In Class and On Time’

Springer Elementary students are ‘In Class and On Time’

Classes at Springer Elementary are participating in a competition called, “In Class and on Time,” to promote a tardy free campus and encourage students to arrive in class and on time, ready to learn. Classes receive “popcorn kernels” when every student arrives on time.  The class with the most kernels receives a popcorn party to […]

Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy DECA students qualify for State

Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy DECA students qualify for State

Twenty-two Dr. Gene Burton College & Career DECA students recently qualified for DECA State CDC. Leading up to the state competition, students will work to improve their business marketing knowledge and role-play presentation performances. Students who advanced: Alycia “Allie” Pfuhl (RHS) – Principles of Marketing Reiley Lynn (RHS) – Principles of Marketing Meghan McGriff (RHHS) – Principles of Marketing Haley […]

Rockwall County District Attorney elected as President of State Prosecutors’ Association

Rockwall County District Attorney elected as President of State Prosecutors’ Association

Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has taken office as the 82nd President of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. TDCAA is a non-profit organization and the only one dedicated to serving Texas prosecutors and their staffs in the State of Texas.  It produces comprehensive continuing legal education courses, provides technical assistance to the […]

Meet Checho, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Checho, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Checho!  This tiny guy is a simply adorable black and tan Chihuahua who is about eight years old and weighs only around six pounds. Checho is very sweet, loves attention, and he wants to be in someone’s lap giving kisses!  He loves to go outside and explore.  Checho seems to be housebroken- he runs […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on appointment to serve on President Trump’s impeachment team

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on appointment to serve on President Trump’s impeachment team

WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on his appointment to serve on President Trump’s impeachment team, which was announced by the White House Monday evening: “I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault on due process. It’s an assault on the separation of powers. It’s unconstitutional. I’m […]

Nominees announced in Rockwall Chamber’s Choice Awards

Nominees announced in Rockwall Chamber’s Choice Awards

Voting is underway until midnight Jan. 26 in the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Choice Awards. To vote, go to rockwallchambervotes.com. On Friday, Jan., 31, the Chamber will host its partners at a 90s-themed ‘Game Changers’ event where winners will be announced. For event tickets, go to rockwallchamber.org. Here are the nominees: Excellence in […]