ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX (December 1, 2014) The leadership of CSC Rockwall is hosting a series of classes for all area non-profits. The classes are designed to help social action and service agencies engage in sustainability and growth in tandem with the growth of Rockwall County. Classes are free (or low cost) and open to all leadership, […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (November 11, 2014) The Rockwall High School Stingerettes visited with WFAA news anchor Shelly Slater after their recent performance at Victory Plaza in Dallas. The Orange Wave Band and Stingerettes performed before the Dallas Stars game Nov. 6. Photo submitted by Rhonda Franks, Rockwall ISD. To share your good news and events, email . Please […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (November 11, 2014) My earliest memory of reading is singing from the Baptist hymnal. I remember being four-and-a-half, standing next to my mother, moving my finger under each hyphenated syllable as we sang. This was a new honor, as my mother had always done that job. Now I could do it! I know that […]
GARLAND,TX. (November 5, 2014) Last night, Garland ISD’s $455.5-million bond proposal passed with 62 percent of the vote. The following response is from Superintendent Bob Morrison: “From the outset, it has been our goal to encourage Garland ISD stakeholders to take advantage of their opportunity to vote. We simply wanted to help them understand the […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (November 5, 2014) Springer Stallions Scott Webb, Colin McAnally, Haley Petton, Moriah Perez, Evan Raines, Hannah Coleman, Kyler Johns, Cash Meade, and Luke Fite are the top donation recruiters for the Rock-a-Thon. The event raised over $16,000 for Springer Elementary. First grade teachers Wendy Rathje, Enely Guevara, Courtney Hass, Brooke Huffman, and Judith Alvarenga took […]
GARLAND,TX. (November 5, 2014) As an educator, counselor and member of the local police force, a Garland ISD School Resource Officer (SRO) plays a vital role in a school’s environment. But educating students about the legal system and personal safety is not an SRO’s only job, they also bring awareness to drug and violence prevention […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (November 5, 2014) Rockwall Soroptimist recently attended a program meeting at the home of charter member, Norma Morris. Mr. Vincent Duran, Director of the Boles Children’s Home in Quinlan, spoke to the group about the scope of their programs and the needs of their residents. Vincent Duran, center, is pictured with Soroptimist and their guests from left to […]
ROWLETT, TX (November 4, 2014) The Rowlett Art’s and Humanities Commission presented four awards at the October 21 Rowlett City Council meeting as part of the commissions’ annual Photography contest. The 2014 contest theme of “Rowlett – Up Close” garnered 27 entries among Lake Hubbard area residents, and after being on display during September in the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (November 4, 2014) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading for Adults, will host a training session for new tutors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at theLiteracyCenterat the Rockwall County Library,1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. RFA has been servingRockwallCountyfor more than 14 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (November 4, 2014) Now Rockwall residents can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs any time of day or night. A new collection unit for unwanted or unused prescription drugs was recently installed outside the entrance to the Rockwall Police Department Communication Center located at 205 W. Rusk St. It is accessible to the public 24 […]