(Rockwall) November 7, 2012 – Winston Water Cooler announces the opening of its new plumbing supply store at 5336 Rochelle Road in Rockwall. The company has been working on the building for months. The new building is an ideal venue for Winston to excel in meeting the supply needs in Rockwall and surrounding areas. Attached […]
Documentary film aims to end sexism in the media and empower women Brought to Rockwall by the Rockwall Soroptimist Club October 17, 2012 – Miss Representation first premiered in the documentary competition at the Sundance Film Festival where it caught the eye of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. It made its television debut as part of […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 7, 2012 – Shellie Braggs and her two children, Sacha and Sherma, came out to support and exercise at the Fitness Up To Play 60 Club held at Reinhardt Elementary. The event was part of a $2,500 grant awarded to Reinhardt for physical education and cafeteria equipment. This night included a salad […]
(Rockwall) November 7, 2012 – Rockwall post office employees are sponsoring their Annual Holiday Food Drive from Monday, November 5 through Saturday, November 10, to help residents in our community who are in need. During the week, they are asking residents who have Rockwall carrier mail delivery to place non-perishable food items by their mailboxes […]
(Rockwall) November 7, 2012 – For almost 40 years, Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Rockwall has taken great pride in honoring local veterans with various programs and celebrations. This year, Rest Haven will again recreate the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen, with festive decorations and music on Friday, November 9. […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 6, 2012 – Third grade Rockets rock the mock elections at Reinhardt Elementary. Today there was schoolwide participation as students learned about the election process in their classes. Pictured are Lily Jordan, Ashley Drennon, Rozilyn Liechty, Madelyn Weir, Molly Schalk, Amisha Rahman, Trinity Muckian and Alex Orji. Submitted by Patricia Corwin. To share […]
November 5, 2012 – November is Adopt a Senior Pet month, and little Griffin is trying to pretend he doesn’t belong here. Even though he’s a 10-year-old pomeranian, he’s a little action figure. This happy dog loves to play and explore – all in high gear. In spite of his age, he’s a little spitfire. […]
(Rockwall ISD) November 5, 2012 – During library classes this week, students at Springer Elementary campaigned for one of the lesser-known candidates, Bad Kitty. Librarian Mrs. Taylor read from Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel. Students made campaign signs, polled classmates, then wore campaign buttons promoting their candidate. Pictured are 1st graders from Mrs. King’s class. Front row: Daly Foster, Lizzy […]
(Rockwall) November 5, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 3 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Regent, Peggy Atterberry, introduced guest speaker, Admiral Robert Smith, III. Admiral Smith is a Fate, Texas native who married his hometown sweetheart, Mary Sue […]
(Rockwall) November 5, 2o12 –The Rockwall Chapter of Habitat for Humanity dedicated their latest house at 304 Ross St. on Saturday, October 27.Saturday afternoon a large group of volunteers, board members and family members gathered as the president of Habitat, John Cote, led the dedication for the newest family, Jeffery and Meliza Davidson. The Davidsons […]