(February 27, 2013) Seventeen tornadoes occurred in North Texas, during one afternoon in April 2012. Over 5 million people were under a tornado warning at some point on April 3. There were no fatalities and very few injuries. Trained weather spotters were one of the reasons that effective warnings were given to those in the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Comprised of active duty Marines, the Mounted Color Guard ride wild Mustangs of palomino color, adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. The Color Guard travels across the country performing at rodeos, parades and ceremonies. This Thursday, February 28, the Marine Mounted Color Guard is […]
STUCK is a new award-winning documentary, produced by Both Ends Burning that uncovers the real-life stories of children and parents navigating through the international adoption system. The film will premiere in sequence as it roll s across the country on the tour bus – coming to the Dallas area March 16. (DALLAS-February 27, 2013) International adoption […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers attended the Duncanville High Hat Competition on Saturday February 9, 2012. The Highsteppers represented Rockwall I.S.D. very well, winning several honors. The team was awarded the following awards: Sweepstakes, Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence, Judges Award in Kick, Judges Award in Pom, Judges Award in Contemporary, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall FFA had a great showing at the San Antonio and San Angelo AG Mech Shows. Team members include: Brandon Gaddis (RHS), Zach Thomasson (RHS), Will Morris (RHS), Tucker Doughty (RHHS), Brandon Williams (RHS) , Cameron Defebaugh (RHS) , Ryan Ullom (Nebbie Williams Elementary), and advisor Bobby Fowler. San Angelo AG Mech […]
(GARLAND-February 27, 2013) Local businesses will showcase their products and services at the Garland Chamber’s 4th Annual Business Expo, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18. After the success and growth seen in the past two years, the Expo will relocate this year to The Curtis Culwell Center, located at 4999 Naaman Forest […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School fifth graders visited the residents at Arbor House Assisted Living in February. The students made Valentines greetings and enjoyed delivering them and wishing them a Happy Valentine’s Day during their evening meal! Submitted by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To share your good news and […]
(ROCKWALL-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hanby Ramey King Insurance. Hanby Ramey King Insurance is a full service insurance agency specializing in home, auto and commercial insurance products. With over 80 different companies to choose from, you can rely on HRK Insurance to provide you […]
(ROCKWALL-February 27, 2013) Second Evolution, a gently used clothing store specializing in designer labels for teens and adults, will host Rockwall’s 1st Annual Prom Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Second Evolution, Suzie Bell Seniors, Legends Salon, Rockwall Flowers and other well-known local merchants will […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Rockwall High School Band sophomore Alexandra Patterson won third chair alto clarinet in the TMEA 5A All State Concert Band. The performance took place on Saturday, February 16 in San Antonio. More than 64,000 Texas high school music students auditioned for chairs in the Texas All State bands, orchestras, and choirs. […]