(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2017) Six months ago Tom Galli – a local retired Army civil engineer and cancer survivor – came into the general practitioner’s office for his annual physical, when he noticed something wrong with the nurse performing his checkup. She had been the nurse in charge of his care 13 years […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2017) The Rockwall American Legion Terry Fisher Post #117 will host its 3rd Youth Leadership Symposium on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Post 117 is excited to follow up on the previous two successful Youth Leadership symposiums held last school year. The Youth Leadership Symposium is held in partnership with Patriot […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2017) Smith County “Master Gardener on Wheels” and Air Force Vietnam veteran David Gary gave tips on how to turn a backyard into a landscape masterpiece as the guest speaker at the Rockwall Kiwanis meeting on Tuesday, April 18. Through the photos in his PowerPoint presentation, Gary showed how he […]
(HEATH, TX – April 20, 2017) The Heath community and guests celebrated Easter Saturday on April 15 at Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. 2017 Fun & Fit In The Park from Mark Brooke on Vimeo. A record-breaking 411 participants entered the two runs, […]
(WASHINGTON – April 20, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution (H.J. Res. 98) last week to bring much-needed fiscal discipline to Washington. The constitutional amendment would not only revoke pay for members of Congress if a balanced budget is not adopted, but it would also revoke pay for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2017) OWENS INTERIORS AT HOME recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their furniture showroom and design center located at 1129 Ridge Road Center in Rockwall. Owens Interiors has been in business in North Texas working with many of the better builders and developers now for over […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team claimed first place and $17,000 in scholarships for each team member at the Texas ProStart Invitational state competition last month. The win advances the team to the National ProStart Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina on April 28-30. Led by Culinary Arts instructor Cody […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s spring 2017 innovative teaching grant recipients were recently presented to the RISD trustees. CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing, innovative educators! Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary – Ms. Kidd and Ms. King Reinhardt Elementary – Ms. Hawkins and Ms. Doss Stevenson Elementary – Ms. Kerby, Ms. McDowell and Ms. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two principals and the Executive Director of Technology for the 2017-2018 school year. The district welcomes these fellow colleagues on their new positions in our district. Congratulations to Derrice Randle, named new principal of Cain Middle School Mr. Derrice Randle is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) At times, we need a little help from our friends. And that is a lot of what Rockwall Breakfast Rotary is all about. This club seeks ways to help the Rockwall community and support our citizens. Recently, members of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club were instrumental in the repair […]