Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday to You!

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 19, 2018) It’s birthday month.  Dear friends, one in heaven, were born this month.  Amazingly my children will be 44 years old this month.  Can’t be!  They are aging well as is their Grandmother. I noticed a birthday party at Broadmoor today, Sunday.  A great celebration of a life well-lived.  Obviously, […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Six new CASA volunteers were sworn in on Feb. 26 by Judge Brett Hall.  Pictured from left to right are:  Mia Mainville, Jennifer Townsend, Clarissa Jayroe, Judge Brett Hall, Gabbie Corletto, Joni Jenkins and Robbie Pitts. Pictured separately is Arleen Martinez, who was sworn-in on Feb. 23. CASA volunteers […]

Divine Peace Church purchases historic Rockwall Wedding Chapel

Divine Peace Church purchases historic Rockwall Wedding Chapel

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) The historic church in downtown Rockwall at 305 S. Fannin street was purchased by Divine Peace Church at the end of January, preserving this historic worship space in the heart of Rockwall.  The congregation began leasing the space from Mrs. Iris Smith in 2016 and has now made the […]

Poetry by Debbie Harris

Poetry by Debbie Harris

When We Pray In Jesus’ Name (ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians […]

Cain Middle School Robotics teams advance to World Championship

Cain Middle School Robotics teams advance to World Championship

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) The Robo Rascals (team 23310D), a 7th grade VEX EDR robotics team from Cain Middle School, won the North Texas Vex State Championship in Greenville February 24, qualifying the team to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky April 25-28. In addition to being named Tournament Champions, the Robo […]

Rockwall Robotics advances to FIRST Worlds Championship

Rockwall Robotics advances to FIRST Worlds Championship

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) The Rockwall HS Robotics team, the Full Metal Jackets, recently competed at the FIRST Dallas Regional Championship at the Irving Convention Center. The team competed against 60 teams from Texas, Oklahoma and Brazil.  The team advanced to the quarterfinals of the robot competition portion of the event. They also […]

Rockwall Robotics’ Hannah Cowgill wins the FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award

Rockwall Robotics’ Hannah Cowgill wins the FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Hannah Cowgill, Rockwall HS Full Metal Jackets team member, recently won the FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award at the Dallas Regional.  This prestigious award was submitted by her team mentors for someone who demonstrates leadership and commitment to FIRST. Hannah will advance to the next level of competition at […]

Jacket Backers February Athletes of the Month

Jacket Backers February Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Congratulations to Jacket Backer February Athletes of the Month Justin Childers, Gloria Drewery, Alana Wickham, and Sean DelMonte. Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of February.​​ Justin Childers – Senior, Baseball Justin hit .333 with 2HR and 9 RBI in the Georgetown tourney, […]

Seized white tigers given clean bill of health

Seized white tigers given clean bill of health

(Wylie, TX — March 12, 2018) A white tiger and snow white tiger, seized in January in a joint operation by In-Sync Exotics, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the local county Sheriff’s office, have been treated, given a clean bill of health, and released from quarantine. The animals were seized from people who did not have proper […]