Our Universe Today seems to be earning its readership. Here’s how you can tell if people read your columns. Based on prior experience writing for a publication whose name rhymes with Periled Tanner, I call this the “Snap Guy” hypothesis and it goes like this: Whenever you are out and about in the community, you […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders are using the Proscope microscope and iPad to magnify and compare soil samples taken from the Rockwall area. Pictured are Arian Mehdizadegan (left) and Ethan Spearman from Beverly Dobb’s third grade class. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your news and events, email .
(Rockwall ISD) Celia Hays Elementary dads sent a message of commitment to their children. They held an event where 150 dads, representing 285 students, came and listened to an inspirational message from Coach Scott Smith of Rockwall ISD about being a great father. Dads connected with each other and at the end of the night signed […]
Web-based LIFENET® System utilizes emergent patient data to help reduce time to treatment in the Lake Ray Hubbard Community (Rowlett) Feb. 27, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network today announced they have launched a new system to help improve heart attack patient outcomes. The LIFENET System, from Physio-Control, Inc., offers emergency medical services and hospital […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dorris A. Jones Elementary PE students ended their heart study unit by showcasing jump rope routines and holding a Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event. Students raised $10,528.88 for the American Heart Association. Jones’ Jump Rope Contest winners, shown with Assistant Principal Ruth Johnson and PE teacher Jennifer Holton, are (from left) Manning […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary second graders have created bottle dolls to resemble the famous Americans they have been researching. Pictured with their dolls are (back row, from left) Jayden McDonald and Diego Chavez, and (front) Krista Johnson and Jessica McCoy.
The City of Heath invites you to start Easter weekend off at the 2012 Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 7. The family-friendly event is open to all ages and athletic abilities ranging from the casual walker or baby jogger to the elite runner. The fun begins rain or shine at 8:30 a.m. […]
Enjoy a day of hoops, celebrate the life of Cameron Echols The 6th Annual Cameron Echols Memorial Basketball Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 25. Games will be played at the Rockwall YMCA, Williams Middle School and the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. The tournament honors the memory of Cameron Echols, a 13-year-old Rockwall student and athlete […]
Plant engineering specialties distributor Hatfield and Company will construct a 50,000 square foot building to relocate their operation. Hatfield and Company is relocating their corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility and local sales office from Mesquite to the Rockwall Technology Park. The new 3.6 acre site will be located at Discovery Boulevard and Innovation Drive in Phase I of the […]
Retired teacher blends passion for art and teaching into new, artsy entertainment venue Rockwall resident Shay Cronin may have retired after 30 years of teaching in the RISD, but her love of art and her passion for people has put her right back in the classroom. There are no pop quizzes or final exams, no […]