ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Military veterans and active military personnel can adopt a companion animal for only $11 as part of a Veterans Day celebration by Rockwall Pets. The Rockwall-based nonprofit will be adopting adult dogs and cats at a special rate to anyone with a military ID at the Rockwall Petco on November 9-10. The Veterans […]
ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Quick! What is 2/3 of 240 6/229? This is the type of problem that can cause a student to dread math. Just the thought of the computations involved is enough to frighten even the bravest young mathematician. Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers! Ugh! Solving this problem will probably take a little […]
UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]
ROCKWALL (November 6, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Vice-Regent, Fraya Fisk, introduced guest speaker, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Sheriff Eavenson spoke about the importance of “Courage in Times of Crisis” as […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Beaty was one of only […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary kindergarten teachers celebrated the 50th day of school with their students. Teachers and students dressed in fifties attire; students wore headbands that said, “I am 50 days smarter!” The students’ day centered around exploring the number 50. Photo submitted by Ruth Johnson. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]
ROCKWALL/KAUFMAN COUNTY (November 5, 2013) Eight Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on October 28th. From left are Richard Carson, Eliana McGrath, Joni Jenkins, Judge Hall, Thea Russell, Dennis McBay, Doreen Craig, Carol Rosini and Stephanie Phalen. These new COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES will be working in conjunction with the […]
ROCKWALL-HEATH (November 5, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Marching Band just completed a highly successful competitive marching season. The band earned 2nd Place in the 5A division at the Mesquite Marching Band Festival and Best in Class Colorguard on October 5th preceding their UIL experience. On Saturday October 12th the Mighty Hawk Band […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall Democrats will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, November 16th at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington St. in Rockwall. The breakfast meeting opens at 9 a.m. with a tribute to Native American Month, followed by a report and discussion on Strategic Planning. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Democratic […]