(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) For unto us a child is born… The words proclaim a good-news message set to music that much of the Western world either welcomes or tolerates each December. This season especially, Christmas carols and concertos may serve to dispel some of the gloom and strife that plagued our nation in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill was signed into law Friday to strengthen collaborative cybersecurity research and development efforts between the United States and Israel. Ratcliffe introduced the United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 (H.R. 5877) after returning from a congressional delegation trip he led to Israel in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) A new Rockwall ISD website will debut January 5, prior to the start of classes for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year. The launch of the new website is another step toward increasing communication with parents, staff and community members. The website is easy to use, informative, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) The Perot Museum of Nature and Science brought its interactive museum to parents and students for a fun Cullins Elementary Family Night! The night was a “Forensics Family Science Night” and the students had to work with their families to solve “The Case of the Missing Vase!” As families […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School is excited to announce its most recent Principal’s 200 Club Winners! The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. Students who are “caught” exhibiting their BEST behavior are given a golden ticket that is redeemed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomed middle school students of The Fulton School for its “Little Hands in the OR” program on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Students donned full surgical attire as they stepped into the roles of general surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist and more during the educational, hands-on experience. Cindy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2016) Congressman John Ratcliffe recognized Greenville homeschool student Kaylee Kimbrough yesterday as the winner of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ 4th District. Ratcliffe signed a certificate at the Rockwall District Office (6531 Horizon Road, Suite A) in honor of Kaylee and her winning app “A2B”— a Google Maps-based […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) One would be hard-pressed to find a group of individuals in the community more involved in drag racing than the Russells. The local family absolutely, positively lives for the sport. “Everything we do involves racing,” said Curtis Russell, father of two junior drag racers Carson (13) and Collin (8), […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2016) Holly Lyons, President of Rockwall Soroptimist, presented a check for $2796.39 to Patricia Mejia, the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. The money was raised from the recent book signing and luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist and CAC Board of Directors. The event was held at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 15, 2016) Dozens of Rockwall citizens joined city officials, the Rockwall Police Department, the Rockwall Fire Department, the Rockwall Honor Guard, Patriot Guard Riders and the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band in welcoming the Snowball Express at Shenaniganz in Rockwall on Tuesday, Dec. 13. A Rockwall PD escort led several […]