(Rockwall) September 4, 2012 – This little kitten is a brave young boy. Jinx is so unassuming and sweet that it’s hard to believe he could run into trouble. He had a mouth injury and some patches of missing fur from either a fight or an attack. None of that matters to Jinx. Now that he’s […]
September 3, 2012 – The City of Rockwall has scheduled Corporate Crossing (formerly a portion of FM-549) to be reconstructed between State Highway 276 and the Interstate 30 Service Road. The existing two-lane asphalt section of Corporate Crossing will be reconstructed to a four-lane divided concrete road with curb and gutter and an underground drainage […]
(Rockwall) September 2, 2012 – The Rockwall County Library has an event-filled calendar in September, including: The Incredible Bubble Show Family Night 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 The Incredible Bubble Show is a high energy soap bubble program for kids of all ages. Soap Bubble Artist Linda Berman transforms children’s natural fascination with soap bubbles […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 1, 2012 – J.W. Williams Middle School celebrated a great first week of school! This is going to be an exciting year with new MacBook Airs & iPads for students and teachers to use and the introduction of BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology – in the classrooms. Students are able to […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 1, 2012 – Dobbs Elementary cafeteria manager Erin Gooch recently was awarded a $2,000 grant from the non-profit organization “Action for Healthy Kids” to promote breakfast, healthy eating and exercise at Dobbs. The money will be used for PE equipment and Kitchen equipment to ensure every student has the opportunity to eat […]
(Rockwall) September 1, 2012 – Rockwall High School seniors and members of the Interact Club recently attended the Rangers baseball game as guests of the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotary District 5810 bought more than 1,100 tickets for area youth, with the net proceeds helping to fund Rotary’s International project, “End Polio Now.” Pictured from […]
(Rockwall) August 30, 2012 – Mike Atkins began his service as a Sports Program Director at Rockwall in December 1997 and served in this role until January 2003 when he became the Executive Director of the Rockwall County Family YMCA.Mike’s last day with the YMCA will be Friday, August 31. During Mike’s tenure he has […]
(Rockwall/Heath) August 29, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 28 for Discovery School, the first Christian Montessori in the DFW Metroplex to offer the complete Hands-On-Bible curriculum. FULL STORY: (Rockwall/Heath) August 22, 2012 – On December 15, 2006, Norma Morris, Head of School at Country Day Montessori […]
City remains in Stage2 water restrictions Twice-a-week watering restrictions will remain in effect for the City ofRockwalluntil further notice to achieve the goal of reducing water usage by 10 percent and help meet long-term water needs in this area. The Board of Directors of the city’s water supplier – the North Texas Municipal Water District […]
STORIES THAT INSPIRE : Jennifer Manley August 28, 2012 – I first met Jennifer Manley when I was interviewing her for a position at the YMCA. She is a 25-year-old woman who has a very inspirational story to share with others. She struggled her whole life with her weight and grew up often eating […]