(WYLIE, TX) Two exotic big cats have come to In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie. Both cats were previously privately owned. Zachariah, pictured above, is a 13-year-old male liger, which is a hybrid resulting when someone breeds a lion to a tiger. They typically have some physical characteristics of each parent. Upon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Rockwall ISD Communications sent the following message to families today: Rockwall ISD Families, Rockwall ISD considers the safety, health, and wellbeing of our students and staff as our greatest responsibility. Please know that we have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) both nationally and internationally. To date, there have been no confirmed cases in our […]
Here’s a look at the March 3 Primary Election results from rockwallvotes.com (updated March 4 at 9:45 a.m.). Ninety four percent of Republican voters voted for Donald Trump as their Presidential candidate, while Joe Biden won the majority of the Democratic vote (40 percent) for President. Bernie Sanders was the runner up with 25 percent […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) There will be a FREE WRITER’S WORKSHOP from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Rockwall County Library, led by New York Times best-selling author Parris Afton Bonds. The topic is “Creating Engaging Plots.” No writing experience is required to attend. Mrs. Bonds is the co-founder and first vice president of Romance […]
March 16-21 at Rockwall County Library (ROCKWALL, TX) The Rockwall County Library will host The Glass Room Experience, an interactive pop-up exhibit that explores the hidden aspects of everyday technologies and invites visitors to reflect on how they relate to the internet, privacy, and the inner workings of today’s tech industry. “Our aim is simple: […]
Put on your spring bonnet and enjoy the Friends of the Library’s Annual Afternoon Tea & Silent Auction, 2-4PM Tuesday, March 24 in the Library’s Community Room. The guest speaker will be Dr. M. Joan Terry, “The Art of the Tea.” Cost is $30/person. To register and pay online: https://friendsrockwall.com/fundraiser-online-registration/ Questions? Contact Cathy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) The Friends of the Library recently gifted the Rockwall County Library with a multi-device charging station for patrons to use while reading or using the upstairs computers. It has 10 connections for up-to iPhones, Androids, and/or tablets. A library card is not required to use the charging station, but users are responsible for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) On Feb. 29, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. honored the members of the graduating class of 2020 (Ticktockers) for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. The 27 Ticktockers represent the following high schools: Heritage Christian Academy, Rockwall-Heath […]
(TERRELL, TX) Celebrating Irish culture from the Emerald Isle through music, song and step dance, The E! Terrell Entertainment Series brings a special matinee performance by the Celtic Angels of Ireland to the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22. This is the seventh performance in the 2019-2020 E! […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Texas Health Hospital Rockwall laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. “The CAP accreditation is the gold standard in laboratory accreditation,” said Clinnis Adams, MBA MT, Laboratory Director. […]