Meet Scout, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Scout, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 15, 2012 – Have you been scouting for the perfect dog? One that’s friendly, intelligent and oh-so-handsome? Scout is here to put an end to your search. He’s only about a year old, so he still has a lot of playful energy. A walk around the neighborhood or a vigorous play session in the yard […]

Hartman students walk the walk

(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Walk to School Friday celebrated Hartman’s Healthy School Zone Award. The activity was planned to encourage students to do something good for their body and the environment. Pictured: Manuela Scott, parent, Coach Trowbridge, P.E. teacher at Hartman, and students Emma Scott, Ethan Mills, Ty Willingham and Luke CdeBaca stop for […]

Chihuly-inspired recycling by Springer art students

(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s art students recently created flowers using recycled water bottles. The flowers were inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly, who currently has an exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum. Pictured are Denise Hoover’s 5th grade students. Thanks to Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary, for sharing this photo. To submit your […]

Springer Elementary’s ECO kids recycle in big way

(Rockwall ISD) October 15, 2012 – Springer Elementary’s ECO Club kids recently collected recyclable store bags that would otherwise have been thrown away at home.  The giant sacks were taken to a local recycling station to be made into more plastic products. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian at Springer Elementary. Photo by Julie Byrnes. To […]

‘Phenomenal’ turnout for Fire Dept Open House

‘Phenomenal’ turnout for Fire Dept Open House

(Rockwall) October 15, 2012 – The 9th Annual Rockwall Fire Department Open House drew more than 2,500 people to Fire Station #2 that came to meet firefighters, view demonstrations and learn more about fire prevention in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. Twelve hundred slices of pizza and 500 cupcakes were served for lunch at the […]

Pizza Cucina among ‘Best Pizza’ in Rockwall County

Pizza Cucina among ‘Best Pizza’ in Rockwall County

(Rockwall) October 12, 2012 – In the mood for Italian? Apparently a lot of people in Rockwall are, and they have named Pizza Cucina among the “Best Pizza” in the county. The Rockwall Herald-Banner’s 2012 Readers Choice Awards ranked the family-owned pizza kitchen within the top three local favorites for Italian fare. “When my customers told me [about the award], I […]

Dobbs students celebrate Rockwall HS Homecoming

(Rockwall ISD) October 12, 2012 – A load of Dobbs Elementary students and parents joined the Rockwall High School Homecoming Parade on their decorated float last Thursday afternoon. Escorting the group, walking on the left, is Dobbs Assistant Principal Michael Stuart. Parents and students helped decorate the float and several got to ride in the […]

Lake Pointe campaign encourages women to ‘Picture Yourself Healthy’

Lake Pointe Health Network honors breast cancer awareness month (Rowlett) October 11, 2012 – The Lake Pointe Health Network wants women to “Picture Yourself Healthy” during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking the one picture that could save their life – a mammogram. “Picture Yourself Healthy is more than just a reminder to get a […]