(ROYSE CITY, TX – Oct. 23, 2019) The Rockwall High School cheerleader who jumped off a Homecoming parade float to save a choking child was honored as a Hometown Hero yesterday at the Royse City Whataburger. Tyra was able to save the young boy who was choking on a piece of candy by performing the […]
(WASHINGTON- Oct. 23, 2019) Reps. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and Ro Khanna’s (D-Calif.) bill to advance and modernize the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics Mitigation (CDM) program was approved unanimously today by the House Homeland Security Committee. The Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act (H.R. 4237) is identical to the Senate bill introduced by Sens. Cornyn (R-Texas) and Maggie […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2019) October’s Delta Kappa Gamma Society meeting was held at the Rockwall County Library on Monday, October 4. New members were inducted, and last spring’s Rockwall County Professional Educator’s Scholarship recipient Julie Byrnes was introduced. Julie has been an employee of Rockwall ISD for 13 years and has taught at several […]
Iconic waterfront property remodels all public areas and guest rooms to complement recent updates to meeting and function spaces (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2019)The Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront has completed a $2.3 million-dollar makeover of the 5-story waterfront resort, including a complete renovation of all public areas and guest rooms. Opened in 2007, the hotel was purchased in 2017 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2019) Carol Cease with the Rockwall County Library was recognized as the County Employee of the Quarter this morning by the Rockwall Commissioners Court. Carol has been the coordinator for the Adult Literacy program since 2013, managing 75 volunteer tutors and 200-300 adult students each year. With the help of Carol and this […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Oct. 21, 2019) The Royse City Fire Department will host its first ever “Wet-Down and Push-In” Ceremony, set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Royse City Fire Department, 232 E. Main St. in Royse City. The “Wet Down” ceremony is a fire service tradition dating back to the late 1800’s, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 2019) Keith is a happy and affectionate, little two-month-old pup who loves attention! Since he’s a dachshund puppy, it is good to handle him carefully because of his long body. Keith enjoys lots of holding and cuddling. He is not a fan of cages. Keith is current on his vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped. His […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 2019) This week’s Stingerette Senior Showcase is Allyson Letlow. Allyson is the daughter of Matt and Heather Letlow. Allyson currently holds the position of Senior Rep for the Stingerettes. She has been awarded the honor of Highest GPA of the Stingerettes for the last three years. Allyson is also a member of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Fran and Haywood Eason Fine Arts Grant. The grant was awarded to the art teachers at each of the middle schools in Rockwall ISD: Shelby Byrd and Kristi Mouse from Maurine Cain Middle School, […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 17, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recognized James Lovell, a sixth grader at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School, as a Student of Honor during today’s lunch program. Amy Parks-Heath Principal Megan Smith introduced James and said he is the most mannerly child you have ever met – always respectful and just an amazing […]