Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2024 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year Ashley Hartwell from Howard Dobbs Elementary and Allison Huck from Herman E. Utley Middle School. Mrs. Hartwell teaches sixth grade math at Dobbs Elementary and has been teaching for 11 years. Ten of […]
Rockwall, TX (April 29, 2024) – Rockwall High School Sophomore Blake Turley has dreams to someday pursue veterinary medicine but for a few days in March he was immersed in another side of medicine… that of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Blake’s mom, Lori, was diagnosed in February 2021 with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The diagnosis […]
Rockwall, TX (April 29, 2024) – Meet Hulk! This handsome and sweet 1-year old boy has one blue eye and one yellow eye. He is a purr-machine who loves attention and getting petted. Hulk is a fan of high places and would love a nice perch. This beautiful boy is deaf, so he would do […]
Rockwall, TX (April 29, 2024) – Yep, without a doubt, we have too many elections in Texas! But did you ever stop to think what those elections represent? Just look at the one where early voting has just finished and we can still vote next Tuesday, May 4. This election allows us to pick who […]
Lavon, Texas (April 23, 2024) — The City of Lavon, Lavon Economic Development Corporation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are partnering to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® and digital wellness programming to Lavon. The Fitness Court, located at 120 School Rd., will open May 7, 2024, at 5:30 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2024) When we think back to our very first experience in business, a lot of us probably share the same childhood memory – a Lemonade Stand. Lemonade Day, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, has taken this shared experience, and turned it into a nationwide initiative. This year, on […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2024) During their Annual Spring Luncheon held Saturday, April 20 at Culpepper Cattle Company, the AMICA Sisters were delighted to present grants to 20 local non-profit organizations serving Rockwall County, using funds raised at their 49th annual Denim and Diamonds Gala. The recipients of the grants included: Boys & Girls Club […]
Rockwall, TX (April 25, 2024) – I can see no way that we will get through the season without me writing about the garden, so let’s do this now. The Mildscape is in glorious full bloom in the third week of April. How can I neglect mentioning vibrant Roses, sweet Dianthus, Cat Mint tipped in […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 24, 2024) – The Rockwall-Heath High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon April 23 at Hidden Creek, hosted by Principal Todd Bradford, the high school administration team and counselors. Families, board of trustees, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, and district leaders were there to celebrate the accomplishments […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2024) Celebrate Rockwall’s 170th birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day in Harry Myers Park on Saturday, May 18. Grounds open at 1 p.m. with fun for the whole family, a food court featuring local food trucks, and live music from some of Texas Country’s hottest acts happening in the evening. […]