(ROCKWALL ISD-March 1, 2013) In a special scheduled board meeting on Friday, March 1, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Rodney Webb as the new head coach and campus athletic coordinator for Rockwall High School. Coach Webb has most recently served as the head football coach and campus athletic coordinator […]
(ROWLETT-February 28, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center recently received four Cigna Center of Excellence designations. Cigna’s program evaluates and recognizes hospitals with positive patient outcomes and high cost-efficiency measures. Participating hospitals meeting specific quality and cost-efficiency criteria are designated as a COE by procedure and condition. LPMC received COE designations in the following areas: chronic obstructive pulmonary […]
(ROCKWALL-February 28, 2013) Rockwall Police Officer Marty Arrowood was recognized recently by the Texas Municipal Police Association as one of the top 10 officers in the State of Texas with the most Driving While Intoxicated arrests in 2012. Presenting the award to Officer Arrowood is Caleb Williams of the state association. “We congratulate Officer Arrowood […]
(ROCKWALL-February 28, 2013) Sunday, March 17, 2013, will be “Dr. Frank Miller” Day at First Christian Church Rockwall when he will be recognized for exemplary leadership, dedication, consecration and faithful service. The church has chosen Dr. Miller for the honored position of Elder Emeritus. There will be a presentation made at the 11 a.m. worship […]
Feb 28 UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT!! (February 4, 2013) The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association will host the Firefighters’ Ball, benefiting injured firefighter Devon Colbert and his family. Devon suffered a spinal cord injury in a vehicle accident in December, 2012. The evening of Dinner and Dancing for Devon […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 28, 2013)On Wednesday, February 27, the staff and students at Utley Middle School welcomed 33 business professionals from the community and surrounding area to the school’s inaugural Career Day. The goal of this endeavor was to continue to strengthen partnerships with business and industry, as well as enlighten our students on their educational […]
(February 27, 2013) Seventeen tornadoes occurred in North Texas, during one afternoon in April 2012. Over 5 million people were under a tornado warning at some point on April 3. There were no fatalities and very few injuries. Trained weather spotters were one of the reasons that effective warnings were given to those in the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) Comprised of active duty Marines, the Mounted Color Guard ride wild Mustangs of palomino color, adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. The Color Guard travels across the country performing at rodeos, parades and ceremonies. This Thursday, February 28, the Marine Mounted Color Guard is […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers attended the Duncanville High Hat Competition on Saturday February 9, 2012. The Highsteppers represented Rockwall I.S.D. very well, winning several honors. The team was awarded the following awards: Sweepstakes, Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence, Judges Award in Kick, Judges Award in Pom, Judges Award in Contemporary, […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall FFA had a great showing at the San Antonio and San Angelo AG Mech Shows. Team members include: Brandon Gaddis (RHS), Zach Thomasson (RHS), Will Morris (RHS), Tucker Doughty (RHHS), Brandon Williams (RHS) , Cameron Defebaugh (RHS) , Ryan Ullom (Nebbie Williams Elementary), and advisor Bobby Fowler. San Angelo AG Mech […]