(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. Judge Beaty, who was elected January 1, 2011, was one of only 34 justice court judges […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Heath Senior Cade Govender and the powerhouse Hawks Varsity golf team set two new school records with an impressive tournament win at the recently completed Waxahachie Winter Classic at Waxahachie Country Club, November 4-5. Govendar set a new school two-day tournament record with rounds of 71-68-139 which gave him […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Springer Elementary School Instructional Coach Sabrina West represented Rockwall ISD at the 2016 Teaching Learning Coaching Conference presented by Corwin on Nov. 3 and 4 in Dallas. Corwin had a total of ten nationwide scholarships available for those teachers and/or administrators currently employed at schools and districts that have […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary School has begun a new lunchtime incentive program, headed by assistant principal Bridget Justiss and office manager Melanie Pyland. The program, Treasure Tower, runs every day during lunch. Students have a chance to earn a token by following directions, showing good manners, and exhibiting other The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Congressman John Ratcliffe has easily won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. With an 88% to 12% lead in early returns, the Associated Press called the race. Said Ratcliffe: “I’m grateful for the overwhelming vote of confidence voters placed in me tonight. The opportunity to continue serving the […]
(TERRELL, TX – Nov. 8, 2016) STAR Transit will celebrate Rider Appreciation Week, November 14 – 18, 2016. “To thank our riders we are hosting a weeklong celebration with plenty of perks. The riders are the inspiration that keep us going and make us want to provide the best service we can. They are the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2016) JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, a rapidly growing national company on a mission to offer business ownership opportunities to veterans and their family members, is celebrating one year of business in Rockwall. JDog franchisees provide junk removal and hauling services to both residential and commercial customers, delivering service the military […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) Here’s Mona Lisa! Mona Lisa, like a rare work of art, is one of a kind. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out who was found in rough shape. She had a bad skin infection, eye infection and ear infection when we found her at the shelter. She is […]
(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) As World War II wound down, the USS Tombigbee recruited a radar operator on the Pacific island of Okinawa. The young man from Texas had to decide quickly whether to accept the assignment or wait for an expected—and preferred—aircraft carrier. With an approaching typhoon, the gasoline tanker needed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) In recent years, many people throughout the country have taken great pride in shopping local. Doing so has become a phenomenal way to support neighborhood businesses and show respect for an area’s unique character. Yet, in Rockwall, this way of life is only the beginning of how we’ve mastered […]