(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2015) To kick off a countywide educational campaign to prevent and end child abuse, the public is invited to participate in the first annual “End Child Abuse Walk,” Saturday, May 30, 9 am, at the Harry Myers Park Pickens Lake pavilion. The goal of the campaign is to bring child […]
Jenny Murray recognized for innovation, outstanding patient care (FRISCO, TX – May 12, 2015) Centennial Medical Center announced today that Jenny Murray, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nursing manager, has been inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame, Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s highest honor for employees, at a ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 11. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) My dad has always got the press. Having served on the Tennessee Governor’s cabinet, as well as 20 years in the State House of Representatives, he was a giant in our community, and a hero in my life. Yet, as they say, “the hand that rocks the cradle is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) A larger-than-life-sized statue of former Republican Congressman Ralph M. Hall was unveiled Sunday, May 3, at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Below are a few photos from the unveiling — and just added — our follow-up story from the event: Former Republican Congressman Ralph Hall received quite the birthday present when […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Rockwall ISD hosted its annual Teacher of the Year Banquet Friday at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. The evening is designed to honor the teachers of the year from each of the 19 campuses and announce the one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher chosen to be the District […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Residents may now address the Rockwall City Council at both monthly meetings on any matter not already included on the published agenda. At the May 4th meeting, City Council members agreed to accept public input at both regularly scheduled Council meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) The Rockwall Founders Day Festival is this Saturday, May 16, and the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will celebrate by offering the first-time “lease” of 64 parcels (limit two per family) of the Cotton Patch, located on the RCHF & Museum grounds at Harry Myers Park, 901 Washington St. Guest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2015) The Rockwall Children’s Chorus, a community chorus comprised of area children in grades two through eight, invites the community to join them for their annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, May 18th at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Under the direction of Alan Clark, the […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 8, 2015) As a teacher for over 33-years, I have seen my share of incredible mothers who always put their children first. I have spent years watching tears flow when my kindergarten students handed their mom a clay pot with a flower in it, a sentimental poem about them being so […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) Rockwall High School student Alexandra Schrader has been selected by the Rockwall Art League to receive its annual $1000 scholarship. The RAL’S Tom Collins Fine Art Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior pursuing a career in 2-D, 3-D, graphic arts or an art-related field requiring higher […]