The lasting lessons of ‘alternative’ school

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) Pappaw taught me how to change oil. Often I rode my go-cart in his “back 40” between the peach trees and the potato patch and then he’d wave me in, “Give it a break, Scotty, and let’s change that oil.” He loosened the plug to drain it and made me touch […]

Rockwall ISD earns Energy Excellence Award

Chalk Up a Million for Good Behavior ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) Faculty and staff at Rockwall Independent School District have chalked up a million bucks worth of good behavior. Their energy-efficient practices have earned big savings — and now those good habits are earning the organization national recognition. Rockwall ISD has achieved $1,032,027 in cost […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show coming Oct 3-5

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show coming Oct 3-5

ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2014) Planning is underway for the Rockwall Art League’s 14th Annual Fall Fine Art Show, which returns October 3-5 to the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad. The show will be held in conjunction with Rockwall’s Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll, which will be nearby at The Center parking lot. The Old […]

The Color of Grace

(August 19, 2014) In preparation for my family’s return home from time with grandparents, I’ve been painting over the “scribble-scrabble”—as my children call it—scrawled all over the upstairs bedrooms of our home. To be clear, this is not a rant. It is nearly axiomatic that a five-year-old, plus smuggled crayons, plus an hour of rest […]

‘Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway’ honors Congressman

ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall was recognized during a special appreciation event today hosted by Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall. “Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway” brought together community members, friends and family. Mayor David Sweet opened the event by sharing several of Congressman Hall’s accomplishments. […]

Meet Spike, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) Spike is approximately 12 years old and weighs in at a whopping four pounds!  He has some age-related issues with his knees and back, but still gets around at his own pace. Spike’s vision isn’t what it used to be and he may have the start of dementia…in other words, […]

Sons of the American Revolution East Fork Trinity Chapter salutes local business

ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2014) This past Saturday, the East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Rockwall Home Depot with a special flag certificate, recognizing their proud flying of the American flag and their ongoing support of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the SAR East […]