(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2018) The Jones Elementary sixth grade girls participated in the Kindness Campaign, thanks to Jones Counselor, Mrs. Batson. After seeing and experiencing girl-against-girl teasing and bullying, Mrs. Batson decided to introduce the internationally recognized kindness program to the sixth grade girls. This program brings awareness and healing to the negative and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2018) The color purple has historically been associated with nobility, but for property owners it takes on a different meaning. Purple paint on fences, trees, or posts indicate NO TRESPASSING. The state of Texas provides detailed information on no trespassing laws in it Penal Code: Title 7 Chapter 30. A criminal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2018) At the regular meeting Monday night, the Rockwall City Council adopted the effective tax rate, which results in the lowest rate in more than a decade. The approved tax rate is 2.15 cents less than the rate last year. Also at the meeting, the Council adopted the budget for fiscal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) Six new members have been selected for the City of Rockwall’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the new school year. In addition, six members will return to the leadership organization. Every year, the Rockwall City Council sponsors YAC, which helps teach high school-aged students about local government, while providing them […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 10, 2018) Doors open at noon Friday, September 21 for the 18th Annual Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show and Sale. This much anticipated event is free and open to the public, and will run through Sunday, September 23 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Conference Center at The Shores, 2600 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2018) Meet the lovely Raymie! She doesn’t like to talk about her previous life too much—let’s just say she is learning to love an indoor life of comfort on the couch! She is about seven years old and loves people, especially kids! She’s good with other dogs too. As a “senior,” […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) A sold-out crowd packed The Pearl in Royse City Sept. 13 for a wildly successful Bubbles & Bags BINGO event benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Designer purses, including a prized Louis Vuitton handbag, were modeled by Rockwall County first responders who opened the evening with a […]
Area Agency on Aging Chronic Disease Self-Management Series for Volunteer Leader Training (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) If you want to become healthier and assist others to do the same, become a certified leader for the Chronic Disease Self-Management and Diabetes Self-Management Programs. Training is free and no prior teaching or medical experience […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) Three students from Rockwall-Heath High School were recently named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists: Kathleen Coutch, Harrison LaCroix and Karissa Smith. More than 1.6 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing them in the top 1% of all students […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) A Rockwall County jury deliberated one hour before convicting Dallas resident Juan Carlos Guevara-Laureano, 28, of the felony offenses of Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle. Yesterday, the same jury sentenced Guevara-Laureano to fifty (50) years in the Texas […]