Springer students study Navajo Code Talkers, donate to museum

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 8, 2013) Springer Elementary 2nd graders have been studying about Navajo Code Talkers this term. The Navajo Code Talkers were important citizens, because they helped the United States during World War II. The Navajo Code Talkers used their ancient language as a secret code during the war. Through their secret language they were […]

Winter Games of Texas 2013 coming Jan 18-20

Winter Games of Texas 2013 coming Jan 18-20

Skill, speed and stamina tested at North Texas’ largest on-going multi-sport event (FRISCO-January 8, 2013) Touchdowns and chilly days, twists and turns on the ice, last minute winning layups, skill, speed and stamina, and a well placed serve, kick or spike will mark the events of the Winter Games of Texas. If the 2012 Summer […]

Rowlett author Bethany Williams releases newest book

“Live Your Dreams” inspires readers to dream big and plan for it (January 8, 2013) Local author Bethany Williams has done it again: written an inspiring book to motivate readers to live their lives to the fullest by planning for it, getting out of their own way, and putting steps in place to achieve the […]

Cain Winter Glow-Out coming Jan 25

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 8, 2013) A ping pong challenge among coaches, a DJ, dancing, a photo booth and prize drawings are sure to make the Cain Winter Glow-Out the social event of the season. Sponsored by the Cain Middle School PTA, the celebration will be 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, January 25 in the school cafeteria. Admission […]

ADOPTED! Gizmo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ADOPTED! Gizmo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(January 13, 2013) Just got word this little guy has been ADOPTED! No details on his new family yet, but we’ll keep you posted and post a photo if we can. (January 7, 2013) This little dog will make you burst into song. Something along the lines of “Me and My Shadow.” Little Gizmo is […]

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

(ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Johnny Carino’s in Rockwall will host a fundraiser for Throwaway Ponies on Tuesday, Jan. 15. TaPs will get 10 percent of the cost of your meal when you mention them. Throwaway Ponies provides a safe haven for horses who have been abused and neglected or who might have otherwise been euthanized because […]

Free luncheon to help women keep their heart “rockin'”

RSVP by Jan 28 (ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall invites women in the area to a free luncheon to learn how to keep their heart young, healthy and rockin’! The “Healthy Hearts Rock” luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Culpepper’s Steakhouse, 309 E. I30 in […]

First pet adoption of 2013 gets gift basket

(ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Harold Bunch and his family received a large gift basket stuffed with dog food and treats when they adopted the first dog of 2013 from Rockwall Pets. Barclay, an adorable black poodle, had caught their eye one day prior to the adoption. When the family returned the following day to make it official, they […]

Rockwall-Heath Varsity wrestlers win Team Championship

(ROCKWALL ISD) January 7, 2013 – The Rockwall-Heath Varsity Wrestling Team traveled to Cypress, TX this past weekend for the 72 Team Cy-Fair ISD Invitational, winning the Team Championship for the second year in a row. “The student athletes wrestled very well and showed a lot of toughness and heart throughout the long two day tournament,” wrote Coach  Seleznoff. […]

Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board election

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 7, 2013) The 2013 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 11. Three year terms up for election are Place 4, presently held by Doug Hamilton, Place 5, presently held by David Loftis. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., […]