(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 22, 2019) More than 250 volunteers, students, teachers, administrators, alumni, parents, sponsors and supporters gathered to celebrate the 16-year-anniversary of The Men and Ladies of Honor with keynote speaker Lt. Col. Allen West. The endeavor began in 2003 when Founder and Executive Director Tony Rorie, then a principal in a Pleasant Grove […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Hector Herrera of Sharon Shannon Elementary School as its Student of Honor for the week of Feb. 18. Rotarian and Rockwall County Judge David Sweet joined Shannon Elementary Principal Steven Pesek in honoring Hector during today’s Noon Rotary Club meeting. Hector’s teachers report that he is […]
Support will help to fight senior hunger and isolation in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that it will participate in the 17th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its Spring Tea Luncheon at Hidden Creek on Thursday, March 28. The event will begin at 11AM and feature a plated meal by Zanata, paired teas from Sterling Tea, and an amazing raffle drawing. “The Annual Luncheon has continued to […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) Hannah Dale, a 2018 Rockwall-Heath High School graduate, has been named to the President’s List at the University of North Texas for recognition of her outstanding academic work. Hannah achieved a perfect grade-point average for the Fall 2018 Semester. Only students who have earned a 4.0 GPA with a […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission’s Annual Writing Contest is underway – this year’s theme is “Heroes Around Us”. The contest has several categories for youth and adults, and is open to all Dallas and Rockwall County residents. Entries are judged on originality, content, creativity, relevancy, structure and the intangible: […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission invites young artists, Kindergarten through 12th grade (public, private and home-schooled students), to participate in the 2019 Arts and Humanities Commission Young Artists Exhibit. The Commission’s goal is to recognize talented young local artists and their art teachers. The Young Artists Exhibit gives kids the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) The National Weather Service will soon be in town for a free severe weather training session. 2018 brought a variety of severe weather; including hail up to 3 inches in diameter in the spring and summer months and flash flooding in the fall months. The 2019 severe weather season is […]
Pledges to Bring Business Experience, Sound Judgment, and Know-How to Office (FATE, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) John P. Brandt proudly announces his candidacy for Fate City Council Place 6. The election is to take place May 4, 2019. John’s goal is to encourage the promotion of growth while preserving the traditions and values of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 19, 2019) The Panther PRIDE Robotics competition team from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School recently competed in the VEX IQ Challenge held in Greenville, Texas emerging victorious. The 6th grade team, comprised of Bronwyn Ferris and Grant Jordan, competed against other middle school teams in grades 6-8. The team won Robot Skills Champion, […]