(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) Rockwall County received confirmation today from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that approximately 300 unaccompanied children of Central American descent between the ages of 12 and 18 will be relocated to a temporary camp at Sabine Creek Ranch in Rockwall County. Rockwall County received the following information from HHSC: HHSC […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Caleb Broach as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Sydney Garber as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Caleb Broach, a 12th grade member of the varsity football team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb and chosen by the Jacket […]
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(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) In conjunction with College Week, 2nd graders at Dobbs Elementary helped raise awareness on campus by letting others know that “college is a gift” and encouraged the school to bring in toys to donate to Helping Hands for families during the holidays. The school-wide effort brought in toys for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) It’s been a year since I wrote my article, “Taking Christmas Back,” for Blue Ribbon News, and as I reflect on that article I realize it was just the beginning for me and my decision to no longer get sucked into the things I don’t like about Christmas. Writing […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) More than 275 people attended the 13th Annual Friends of the Rockwall County Library Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Mild weather and additional downtown parking added to the enjoyment of the day. Guests strolled the Lone Star Room of The Center at Rockwall CityPlace to view 32 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) The first round of lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to: Jerry Welch, The Welch Team, Ebby Halliday Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2015) Sarah Feil, a sixth grader at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School and daughter of Jaon and Sherry Feil, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club last week as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Principal Jill Baird spoke […]
Springer Robotics competed at the VEX IQ event at Cain Middle School on Saturday and qualified for Regionals! The team received the following awards: Teamwork Champion Award – 1st Place Teamwork Challenge Alliance (Robot Performance) STEM Research Project Award – Most effective research project presentation (Judged) Robot Skills Award – Top Robot Skills Challenge Team (Robot Performance) […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2015) A small, select group of Honors Band students from Williams Middle School performed Christmas carols at the Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living Sunday. The band is under the direction of Ryan Straten. This was just another example of WMS spreading the holiday spirit in our community. Submitted by Stacey Hatten, WMS. […]