(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 9, 2017) The piano studio of Michele McDonald, Rockwall, experienced a number of winning contestants during the recent Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Competition. All students entered received a Superior + in several different levels under three different judges. These dedicated students performed a required piece in the Romantic style which could […]
(HEATH, TX — November 9, 2017) The entire student body at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary gathered in the gym on Oct. 31 for the Mariner Achievement Rally to celebrate the end of the first term and to cheer for each other’s successes. Students sang the school song, recited pledges, received awards, participated in a Monster Mash […]
(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 – Nov. 7, 2017) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was recently named by the Leapfrog Group as a repeat recipient of their highest grade for safe, quality care. The “A” Safety Grade was awarded to Texas Health Rockwall based on publicly reported criteria directly related to the provision of care. The hospital, celebrating […]
(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) Students from all three Rockwall ISD middle schools recently competed for only a handful of spots in the elite ensemble. Students were required to play two major scales, their full chromatic scale, and two prepared etudes. Congratulations to the following 20 Cain Middle School Band students who successfully auditioned […]
(GARLAND, TX — November 6, 2017) Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s Board of Trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of schools Nov. 4. López becomes just the 10th superintendent […]
(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 […]