(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Embrace. Mitigate. Practice. Own. Witness. Encourage. Reach. These are the words that make up the name of the newest non-profit to the Rockwall area. “Empower 7” just obtained their 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit status this week and President Melanie Cobb is beyond thrilled. “In North Texas, there is an overwhelming shortage […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Dallas Christian School, a private Christian School in Mesquite with more than half of its students from the Rockwall/Heath area, is introducing a new tuition assistance program for first responders and active military. “We are very blessed in our local city of Mequite to receive tremendous attention and support from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Rockwall ISD students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently competed at the FCCLA/Skills Competition in Waco where they brought home many awards from multiple subject areas. Fashion Design FCCLA Fashion Design Construction Occupational Category First place – Kennedy Leath FCCLA Fashion Design Construction Senior Category First […]
(ROCKWALL, TX- Feb. 28, 2019) In anticipation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge to raise awareness and prevent child abuse by encouraging the community to #GoBlueForKids. Look for local restaurants, retailers, neighbors, and even this newspaper to “go blue” with special offers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County will participate in the 17th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain health and independent at home. The Meals on Wheels celebration will include […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 27, 2019) Rockwall County Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit organization now in its second year, welcomes both the sportsman and all interested community members to join them for their Spring Banquet from 6 to 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 5 at Big Sky Event Hall in Royse City. This local Ducks Unlimited chapter […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Feb. 26, 2019) The Royse City ISD Communications team was recently honored at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) conference for outstanding work in school public relations. In total two Best-in-Category awards, five Gold Star awards and three Silver Star Awards were announced at the 2019 TSPRA Annual Conference in Cedar […]
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Sept. 10 to Nov. 2, 2018. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Communications department recently earned a Crystal Commendation Certificate of Merit, one Best-in-Category Award, eight Gold Star Awards and two Silver Star Awards at the 2019 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Conference. “To have the work that we do for the students and community in Rockwall ISD validated […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2019) Meet Leo! He’s a sweet seven-year-old male Chihuahua, who is just as laid back and sweet as can be! Leo is a little on the shy side, but quick to trust you. He’s housebroken and gets along with other dogs and cats. He isn’t active, and enjoys napping on the […]