(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced yesterday by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall […]
STORM WARRIORS (ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) No one should ever lose their life because of a tornado; at least that’s the firm belief of the Fords, a North Texas family of storm chasers known as the Storm Warriors. Bill Ford, his wife Danielle, daughter Cori, son Noah and veteran storm chasers Mike Casey […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) Brennen, our 17 year old, scrambles through the house gathering cleaning supplies. “Can I borrow a vehicle? I have a boat to scrub.” He’s only got a small window of time before lacrosse practice. A traffic ticket looms and he doesn’t want to miss practice again to work up […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) Hi, my name is Nona. I am a feral cat. I am not up for adoption. Instead, I will be going to a warehouse or barn to live. I arrived at the Rowlett Animal Shelter in a live trap. Boy was I scared. You see, I prefer not to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) Congratulations to the 2016-2107 Stingerette Officer line! CAPTAIN Cameron Ballenger FIRST LIEUTENANT Sarah Schatz LIEUTENANT Kaley Kuykendall LIEUTENANT Katie CdeBaca LIEUTENANT Tatum Graham LIEUTENANT Summer Marchette LIEUTENANT Brooke Peterson Submitted by Rhonda Franks. Your #1 source for positive hometown stories, entertainment and events. Our print edition is delivered free […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) The first thing you notice about Phoebe is the cute patch around her eye. Equally adorable are her speckles, especially those on her tummy. She spends her time playing, giving puppy kisses and sleeping. Phoebe is being fostered in a multi-pet household. She loves everyone and everything. Phoebe has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) The 11th Annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show will return to The Harbor in Rockwall on May 15, 2016, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Registration for entries is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m. The mission of Lone […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) The Home School Athletic Association (HSAA) Angels team in the nation has won it’s first championship in only it’s 3rd year of existence. The boys took 1st place and girls took 2nd place at the North Texas Consolidated High School Championships on Saturday, April 23 in Flower Mound. In a record breaking […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) Mark Kipphut announced on Monday, April 25, that Lorne Liechty proudly endorses him due to his extensive leadership experience, strong commitment to ethics and his commitment to the Constitution. Kipphut is running for McLendon-Chishom City Council Place 2. “As a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Mark possesses the smarts, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) Rochelle and Dobbs Elementary teamed up to raise money for the annual Students Serving Others (SSO) Day by having a friendly game of kickball on Wisdom Field. With a teacher vs. teacher AND a parent vs. parent game, fans came out to cheer on their schools on Tuesday, April […]