(Rockwall ISD) Fifth grade students at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School recently participated in the Sons of The American Revolution poster contest. This year’s topic was the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Sam Wigley won first place for his art work and his poster went on to the state competition. Sam was awarded $100, a certificate, and […]
Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair got underway with more than 200 entries. The activity, held at the Rockwall ISD Ag Complex on Riding Club Road, took place from Wednesday, March 21 through March 24, 2012. The Youth Fair was held as an achievement event for all youth […]
Eddie is an incredibly sweet red heeler. He’s a highly intelligent, attentive and friendly dog. He currently lives at the Rockwall animal shelter with Elvis, his near-identical twin. Both brothers pick up on obedience training in a flash. Make this Easter one to remember by making Eddie (and perhaps Elvis too!) a member of your […]
On 29 March, 2012, the Sun came back to life for many of us who pay attention to such events. Active region AR1429 rotated back onto the Earth-facing Sun on its northern hemisphere. In this case, the Sun is like a giant conveyor belt moving from our left to right. The last time the sunspots […]
Stanley Springer and Neil Turner have installed another Rockwall County Historical Foundation Farmstead Landmark sign at the Wallace native prairie meadow on Cullins Road between Wallace Lane and Lofland Circle. The Wallace Farmstead, originally a 280 acre tract, was designated as a Texas Family Land Heritage property in 1984. The land has been continuously used […]
Art in a Barn Rockwall High School won all three Best of Show categories and several other top awards at the Rockwall County Youth Fair. Pictured from left are art award winners Lars Michelem, Dulce Huesca, Clay Honeycutt, Karis Ford, Lauren James, Haylee McCue, Chelsea Day and Kristina Stovall. Submitted by Jennifer Faunce, Rockwall ISD. To […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary cafeteria manager Erin Gooch, right, stands with principal Teresa Twedell in her new chef’s coat. The coat, along with a copy of the book The Professional Chef, was presented to Erin and five other Rockwall Elementary cafeteria managers by Julie Farris , director of Child Nutrition in the Rockwall ISD, for […]
(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs kindergarten students recently constructed models of the insects they have been researching. Pictured with their projects, in the back row, from left, are Garrett Mitchell, Emiliano Campos, Connor Davis, and Ryan Brackett, and front row, from left, Blake Ogden, Zaria Taylor, David Luna, and Allie Lynskey. Submitted by Norma Terrell, Rockwall ISD. […]
The Rockwall Preschool Association will present Laughs on the Lake (LOL) for Rockwall Children’s Charities, at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Allure Restaurant in Chandler’s Landing. The annual gala and silent auction will benefit the Rockwall County Library, Rockwall YMCA, The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County, The Boys and Girls Club of Rocvkwall, Helping Hands, […]
Video: Aspasians.com. Music by Jason Castro. For more than 25 years, the philanthropic women’s group known as The Aspasians has hosted the Aspasians Arts and Crafts Fair bi-annually on Rockwall’s historic downtown square. The 2012 spring fair, slated for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, will feature popular favorites and several new additions, […]