(ROYSE CITY, TX — November 15, 2018) The Royse City ISD School Board approved namesakes for middle schools in the district. Royse City Middle School will be renamed as Ouida Baley Middle School. The district’s second middle school planned for Fate, Texas on Hwy 66 will be named Bobby Summers Middle School. Both namesakes were […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 14, 2018) Canaan Smith had a really big dream. He played on both football and baseball teams for his high school. Like so many young athletes, the Texas native fantasized about playing in the big leagues, like his idol, Yankee Derek Jeter. Before he could reach that lofty goal, though, he hoped […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2018) During its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the adoption of the “OurHometown Vision 2040” Comprehensive Plan 2018 Update. The vote came after a public hearing on the item, in which two citizens addressed the P & Z. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) November is National Adoption Month, and Lone star CASA is working to inform the public of the urgent need for families to support vulnerable children in the foster care system. In 2017 in Texas, there were 7,236 children in the care of Child Protective Services (CPS) waiting for adoption. Lone […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 13, 2018) On November 11, 2018 members from the National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter, gathered at The Hilton Hotel for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show to acknowledge overall time contributed to serving NCL’s Mission and its commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Local sponsors; […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) While Keviah Ealy is no stranger to greatness, it has to be pretty special to be honored with your very own day, especially at the age of 14! At its previous meeting, the Rockwall City Council proclaimed Monday, November 5, as Keviah Ealy Recognition Day. The freshman at Rockwall High […]
(TERRELL, TX — November 13, 2018) This larger-than-life, faithful reproduction of the Frank Reaugh painting “The Approaching Herd” is the latest mural to adorn the vintage buildings in Historic Downtown Terrell. The mural is located at 227 N. Adelaide, and was painted by Texas artist Charlie Bullock. Reaugh used his sketches from Terrell and West […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2018) Hey, hey!!! I’m Spaz! I think I’m a nine-month-old min pin mix and my foster mama says I have the cutest underbite! I love to hang out with my doggie foster siblings, and the human kids and adults are cool too, once I got to know them. Adoption events aren’t really my scene, so please email info@rockwallpets.com to meet […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 12, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary 6th grader Riyan Brown as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian and County Judge David Sweet and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Principal Dr. Mary Pugh presented Brown the award. Brown is a member of the school band and is currently […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) The students and staff at Linda Lyon Elementary had the joy of honoring veterans of the United States military with a special Veterans Day breakfast and program. They were honored to have over 50 veterans and numerous guests attend. The student-led program opened with the presentation of our nation’s colors […]