(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce that every campus in the district has met the highest accountability rating of “met standard.” Rockwall ISD scored higher on the End of Course (EOC) test than the statewide average in all subjects, which include: Algebra, Biology, English I, English II and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Tayt is such a character! He will win you over with his antics and sweet personality. He loves to play with the other dogs in his foster home, and loves to “talk” to new canine friends when he meets them. He loves to rough house with the 9-year-old boy in his foster […]
Proposed Budget includes Reduction in Tax Rate (HEATH, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) The City of Heath Council and staff have been working hard to prepare a budget for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Budget discussions have been held in open City Council meetings, which residents are encouraged to attend. You can offer your input on the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2016) Local candidates for state and county offices were invited to respond to questions from the audience of about 60 people at a forum hosted by the Rockwall Democratic Party on Saturday, August 26, moderated by Michael Handley, host of Eyes Wide Open, an internet political talk radio program. Justice […]
Take the plunge! Buy your Baby Ducks ($5 each) or your Corporate Mama Duck HERE ($100) (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2016) Get ready to shake your tail feathers, because the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta will return to the Harbor Saturday, Sept. 24 to make a splash for its 5th anniversary. The Regatta serves as a fundraiser […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2016) Crosspoint Community Church in Rockwall has partnered with several area churches to take vital clean-up supplies (no clothing) to help victims of the recent flooding. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 27-28) at the 53-foot EPES trailer in the Lake Pointe […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Rockwall will soon have a new fitness trail – centrally located in a well-trafficked area and operated by the county. Proposed by Commissioner Lee Gilbert, plans show the 400-meter tract located on eight acres between the new county courthouse and Interstate 30 on county-owned property. Calling it “a valuable […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) The JER Chilton YMCA reached a special milestone in its history when it recently welcomed third generation member Grant Miller to its Board of Managers. Grant joins his grandfather Dr. Frank Miller and father Dr. Bart Miller, who each currently serve on the Board. The Miller family has been […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Are you ready for some football and cheer? Heath Hawks Community Athletics (HHCA) is kicking off its 2016 season this Saturday, Aug. 27, playing teams in the Forney Youth Football League (FYFL). Games this weekend will be played at both Wisdom Field at Dobbs Elementary in Rockwall and Warren […]
(GARLAND ISD, TX – Aug. 25, 2016) Preparing to roll out nearly 18,000 iPads to high schoolers in September and October, Garland ISD is enlisting community help to ensure the success of its new Ready 1:1 initiative. The Board of Trustees heard details about a GISD Ready Wi-Fi Partners program during its Aug. 23 meeting. More […]