ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The 6th Annual Rockwall Rib Rub and Run event was blessed with clear skies as well as plenty of sunshine and teams firing up their grills to cook up some good old fashioned Texas barbecue this past Saturday. The afternoon saw many locals pack the event area, located between the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Toni Waldrop, owner of Rockwall Gold and Silver, as its Ambassador of the Month. Rockwall Gold & Silver has been serving the Rockwall area since 2006. Toni has over 20 years in the financial industry, 8 years of which has […]
ROCKWALL, TX October 6, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall will host its 4th Annual Caregiver Conference with multiple guest speakers at the Rockwall County Library,1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Exhibits and registration open at 8:30 a.m. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast/lunch sponsored by MOWSS. The conference will provide resources […]
(October 6, 2014) — Texas Turnpike Corporation today cancelled the last in its series of information sessions to update and enhance its maps and other materials that illustrate possible alignments for the proposed Northeast Gateway. “We thank everyone for their participation in the Northeast Gateway environmental study process. Over the last two weeks we have […]
ROCKWALL ISD (October 6, 2014) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors showcased the completion of the first phase of its brickyard project during Foundation Night at the Rockwall High School football game on Friday. The project, entitled “The Brickyard,” allows for individuals throughout the community to purchase an engraved brick to be installed […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 5, 2014) Reading the book of Jonah for the first time troubled me. Not the miraculous aspect; I easily digested the man-gets-swallowed-by-fish part. But Jonah’s stubborn response to God bothered me. I couldn’t relate to the prophet’s attitude. Until the time I found myself following his example. Our church on the edge […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 5, 2014) We’re just six weeks into the school year, and Pullen Elementary teacher Julie Woodard is busy making a lasting impression on her fourth graders. The award-winning Rockwall ISD educator has a teaching style that is, in her words, “messy, sticky, reflective, fun, challenging – and of course, student-driven.” Using all […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 4, 2014) For many years Rockwall-Heath High School has educated students about the dangers of drinking and driving through the “Shattered Dreams” program. “Shattered Dreams” is a program for high school students conducted every other year to detour students from drinking and driving. The program is usually presented just before Prom, a […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 4, 2014) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 4, 2014) Rockwall resident Shawn Jordan has been on the road to fitness ever since he could walk. That’s when his father, a former professional football player in Italy (NIFL) and minor league baseball player, first introduced him to fitness as a lifestyle choice. By incorporating age-appropriate exercises and athletic activities into […]