(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) This year, Jones Elementary School incorporated a cowboy theme for its Family Math Night. The purpose of Family Math Night is to provide engaging math activities to students and their families, ones which they can enjoy together that night as well as at home with common materials—cards, dice, beans, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Rockwall ISD recently celebrated the opening of Linda Lyon Elementary School with a dedication ceremony. Linda Lyon Elementary opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 2017 to more than 400 students. “This is a very special day for our Linda Lyon Elementary family. We are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Gretta Sonnen (Rockwall High School, class of 2019) has verbally committed to play soccer for East Texas Baptist University. She will join the Tigers in the fall of 2019 after high school graduation. ETBU competes in NCAA Division III soccer with the American Southwest Conference under head coach Erik […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) On August 15, 2017, the STAR Transit Board of Directors approved a fare restructure for all STAR Transit service areas. Part of the restructure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. The fare changes go into effect on November 1, 2017 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Team 1296A known as the Half Metal Jackets, competed in the VEX Terrell In the Zone competition on Oct 14. The middle school aged team competed at the high school level and placed 13th overall headed into the alliance selection. They were picked to be part of the 5th […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) She leaps and she spins. And the rest of us try to keep up with her. I was somewhat petrified before meeting Raina. Not scared stiff—just stiff. Now, a decade later, I’m thankful for the years of attending her cardio-exercise classes at a local gym. Her dance routines, which […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) It’s embarrassing to say, but I still get teary-eyed when I watch Cinderella Man, and the first time I saw Russell Crowe’s portrayal of the Depression Era boxer, James J. Braddock, I was a blubbering idiot. Angie elbowed me, whispering how I needed to get ahold of myself. I […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lee Gilbert, Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 2, has announced that he is running for re-election to continue his commitment to a “common sense approach to conservative government”. Since taking office in January 2015, Mr. Gilbert has advocated the lowering of property tax rates for Rockwall County for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) The Williams Middle School Orchestra recently competed in the TMEA All-Region Orchestra Auditions at Allen High School. Other schools from our region include Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Sherman and all of Rockwall. The following WMS students were selected: Violin Carrissa Heimer Mia Vu Kyle Gibson Joseph Nguyen Viola Jessica Alvarado Leta […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Eight students from the Rockwall-Heath High School Orchestra recently earned chairs in the Region 25 All-Region Orchestra. Students from Allen, McKinney, Wylie, Lovejoy and Rockwall ISD competed for chairs in this distinguished group. The following students earned chairs in the All-Region Orchestra: Gillian Boley – Violin Keith Boudewijn – Violin […]