This spring, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will seek to help girls become strong in both mind, body and spirit with its girlSTRONG program. The brainchild of Rockwall YMCA Health and Wellness Director Diana Fulton, this empowering program invites girls ages 10-16 to eight weeks of fitness and healthy group discussions designed to build […]
The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public that telephone scammers may send faked documents by email to convince victims to comply with their demands. The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General has received reports of victims who received emails with attached letters and reports that appeared to […]
The World Food Championships recently announced that it will hold its 9th annual Tournament of Champions from November 6-10, 2020 at one of Dallas’ most historic venues, Centennial Hall at Fair Park. Fair Park, which serves as the location for many popular events such as the State Fair of Texas, the North Texas Irish Festival […]
Each month, the Jacket Backers, Rockwall High School’s Booster Club selects student athletes who are nominated by their coach for Jacket Athlete of the Month. For the month of December, Matthew Watkins, Hollie James, Mikki Witcher, Damien Chandnani, Elise Samples, Christian Kincer, Eli Owen and JJ Williams were each nominated by their coaches and selected […]
The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Dorris A. Jones Elementary School student Meagan Hatley as its Rotary Student of Honor today. Rotarian Kevin Pate, Executive Vice President of Lakeside National Bank, and Jones Elementary Principal Teresa Twedell presented Meagan with the award at the Noon Rotary’s lunch meeting. Twedell, who’s been Meagan’s principal since kindergarten, read aloud […]
Garland ISD is currently the largest school district to have all of its high schools competing for a state champion esports title In an effort to provide more Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) opportunities for students, Garland ISD has added esports clubs at all seven high schools, as well as the Gilbreath-Reed Career and […]
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to Iran’s missile strikes on Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops Tuesday night: “I’m incredibly grateful that no American or Iraqi lives were lost in the missile strikes launched by Iran last night thanks to an early warning system that allowed our military to help […]
William “Bill” Joseph Flannery III passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, with his favorite person in the world by his side—his beloved wife of nearly 30 years, Sheila. Bill was 79 when he went to be with our Lord in Heaven. Bill was born in Garden City, New York, on October 6, 1940 to […]
The 2020 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Three-year terms up for election are Place 6, presently held by Leigh Plagens and Place 7, presently held by Stephanie Adams. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., […]
Early voting for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Election will be February 18 through February 28. See early voting locations below. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. See election day locations and hours, also below. For more information, visit rockwallvotes.com, which includes a link to the candidates listing for the 2020 […]