(ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2015) New families to Howard Dobbs Elementary School were welcomed by Principal, Dr. Ruth Johnson; Counselor, Mrs. Cruz; 5th grade teacher Mrs. Hammond; and Nurse Amy as they learned about their new school and all of its traditions. After they talked to the students and answered questions, sixth grade campus Ambassadors led […]
(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]
Program registration underway through Sept 25 (ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) For all the dads out there who a part of this fast-paced era full of new and developing technology, finding true quality time to spend with the kids that doesn’t involve a movie or video game can be quite the challenge. But here’s […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – August 12, 2015) Cooper Gilliland and Madilyn Berry, members of the Royse City Future Farmers of America Chapter, were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree during the recent 87th annual Texas FFA Convention in Corpus Christi. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA. The […]
Team earns 6th place at Long Course TAGS Meet (ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) The 2015 TAGS (Texas Age Group Swimming) Long Course Swim Meet, held July 22-26 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center in Austin, was by far the most successful for the Rockwall Aquatics Center of Excellence (RACE) swimmers. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) The new and popular Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio in Rockwall is having their monthly Call To Artists. Ever since the Grand Opening at 301 N. San Jacinto in April, area artists have enjoyed well-attended receptions, publicity, and sales during the monthly rotations. Artists should submit at least […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) This September, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will step into a new era with an exciting program designed to build Rockwall’s next generation of female leadership and entrepreneurs. The Executive Women’s Alliance (EWA) is a new committee of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce that will empower and […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – August 11, 2015) The Royse City Chamber of Comerce’s FunFest 26 is going to be filled with things to do for all ages. RunFest 5k will start the morning of October 17th off with a bang. Proceeds from RunFest will go toward restoring the historic Calaboose in downtown Royse City. Come […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 11, 2015) Rockwall ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines which can be found at squaremeals.org. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. The online […]
Children, elderly at higher risk for heat-related illness (ROCKWALL, TX – August 11, 2015) With the recent weeks bringing some of the hottest weather Texas has seen all year, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds community members of the importance of keeping hydrated – especially those who plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. For […]