(ROCKWALL, TX — November 21, 2017) The Rockwall Youth Water Polo Club with Coach Allie Demarco and students from Rockwall and Rockwall Heath High schools , Nathaniel Butler, Christian Weaver, Luke Luorakpong and Stefan Dura outscored opposing teams at the North Texas Fall Champs Tournament on October 28-29 at the Denton ISD Natatorium. The Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2017) Rockwall Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove recently received a state certification in Fire Executive Management Training (FEMT), becoming one of the first women to graduate from the program at Sam Houston State University on Nov. 10. Hargrove currently serves as vice president of the Texas Fire Marshals Association and was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Amy Parks-Heath Elementary 6th grader Drew Cooley as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian David Sweet and Amy Parks-Heath Principal Megan Smith presented Cooley with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9. Smith shared a few words from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—November 9, 2017) On Thursday, Nov. 16 Home Care Assistance will host a night of BINGO from 6-8 p.m. at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. BINGO cards are $10 each (with 10 sheets per card), and raffle tickets are $5 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2017) As the season of giving rolls around, Carter BloodCare invites all to give blood and save lives during the Rockwall Community Blood Drive at Lake Pointe Church on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mike Larriviere, the primary coordinator for the community blood drive, said they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 7, 2017) When Herman Billnitzer joined the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate during the Pacific War in 1942, little did he know he’d wind up spending the majority of his service as a Corpsman of the 1st Marines Division, dodging bullets and tending the wounded on the front lines. “As I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Greetings! During the 85th Legislative Session, over 150 joint resolutions to amend our Texas Constitution were proposed. In order for any joint resolution to become an eligible proposition for the upcoming constitutional amendment election, the joint resolution must receive a super majority, or two-thirds of the vote in each chamber […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2017) Lt. Governor Dan Patrick appointed Senator Bob Hall to the Senate Select Committee on Election Security on Nov. 3. This committee has been charged with reviewing voting security protocols, as well as the responsibilities and duties of members of the Electoral College. Specifically, the committee shall examine the use […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 3, 2017) Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-Tx 4th Dist.) just concluded a surprise presentation of the Lone Star Award honoring Dr. Stan Lowrance’s charitable dental care provided to a veteran. The veteran’s dental problems were a side effect of VA-provided cancer treatment, but VA dental care is only available to those with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Leila Mendiola, a 6th grader at Rochell Elementary School, as the Rotary Student of Honor this week. Rotarian David Sweet presented Mendiola with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2. Rochell Elementary School Principal Kelli Crossland shared a few words […]