ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2020 – Today was proclaimed Sheriff Harold Eavenson Appreciation Day, presented by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet on behalf of the Commissioners Court, honoring and recognizing Sheriff Eavenson’s 20 years of service to Rockwall County and its citizens. Sheriff Jim Skinner from the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and long time […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 9, 2020 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court appointed Jennifer Fogg as the new County Clerk during its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. The court formally accepted the resignation of longtime County Clerk Shelli Miller during the meeting, before adjourning to Executive Session to discuss appointment of a new clerk. Following […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – December 9, 2020 – The Rockwall-Heath High School Marching Band competed in the UIL Area C Marching Contest on December 5 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium, where they placed 9th. This is only the second appearance by the Mighty Hawk Band at the 6A Area Contest in school history, and the first time […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 9, 2020 – The Rockwall High School Speech and Debate Team recently attended a competition where they competed in informative and persuasive extemporaneous speech. Congratulations to these students: Rawan Albdeiri – 1st Randall Klaver – 4th Mary Renee Stevens – 5th Gracie Cearley – 6th Jordan Lugo placed 4th amongst novice speakers. Source: […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 9, 2020 — Little Blessings Photography Studio (209 Pitt Cir. in Fate) recently was ranked as one of the Top 25 Best Dallas Newborn Photographers in 2020 by Expertise. The online resource company Expertise vets local service providers, then uses an algorithm to rank businesses based on criteria like experience, consumer […]
GARLAND, TX – December 8, 2020 — Every year, the Garland ISD Research, Assessment & Accountability (RAAD) team organizes a Salvation Army Angel adoption drive. The district’s charitable staff typically adopt 100-plus Angels, but in classic Garland ISD style, the team surpassed expectations during a pandemic. Last year, staff adopted approximately 150 Angels during a non-COVID season. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 8, 2020 – The following is a summary of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Work Session Meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020: NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 8, 2020 – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. in Rockwall, is collecting donations of coats through Dec. 21. All items must be bagged or boxed prior to drop-off and can be left just inside their main corridor. Highland Meadows is a privately owned and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 – The Rockwall High School Student Council created dog toys out of old t-shirts for donation to Rockwall Animal Services & Adoption Center and delivered them today. The shirts were cut into strips, braided, and then tied in a knot on each end to make a fabric bone chew […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 – In memory and honor of Rockwall County Commissioner David Magness, the United States flag and State of Texas flag may be lowered to half-staff through Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Rockwall County. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share […]