Nebbie Williams Elementary introduces ‘Treasure Tower’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary School has begun a new lunchtime incentive program, headed by assistant principal Bridget Justiss and office manager Melanie Pyland.  The program, Treasure Tower, runs every day during lunch.  Students have a chance to earn a token by following directions, showing good manners, and exhibiting other The […]

Congressman Ratcliffe wins decisive re-election

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016)  Congressman John Ratcliffe has easily won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. With an 88% to 12% lead in early returns, the Associated Press called the race. Said Ratcliffe: “I’m grateful for the overwhelming vote of confidence voters placed in me tonight. The opportunity to continue serving the […]

Meet Mona Lisa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) Here’s Mona Lisa! Mona Lisa, like a rare work of art, is one of a kind. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out who was found in rough shape. She had a bad skin infection, eye infection and ear infection when we found her at the shelter. She is […]

Remembrances: Veterans offer more than stories

(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) As World War II wound down, the USS Tombigbee recruited a radar operator on the Pacific island of Okinawa. The young man from Texas had to decide quickly whether to accept the assignment or wait for an expected—and preferred—aircraft carrier. With an approaching typhoon, the gasoline tanker needed […]

Rockwall Economic Development Insights: The Art of Local Growth

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) In recent years, many people throughout the country have taken great pride in shopping local. Doing so has become a phenomenal way to support neighborhood businesses and show respect for an area’s unique character. Yet, in Rockwall, this way of life is only the beginning of how we’ve mastered […]

New program at Texas Health Rockwall allows patients to connect with ER physician after leaving emergency room

Safe Transitions (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) In recent years efforts have been made to improve access to health care, including access to Emergency Room care for immediate, unscheduled needs.  Freestanding ERs – such as the one in North Rockwall at Lakeshore and SH 205/North Goliad – are more convenient and faster.  Telemedicine offers […]

Rockwall County to participate in 16-county, 3-day emergency exercise

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will be conducting a 16-county regional training exercise November 11-13, 2016 at more than 40 different venues and emergency operations centers throughout the region. The exercise will help our region’s first responders, emergency managers, public health personnel, hospitals, and volunteer organizations […]