(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2017) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary PTA recently dedicated a Little Free Library to honor six staff members who retired in June of 2017. These staff members included Principal Kaylene Laveen, Carol Anderson, Fran Laman, Loya Merritt, Sherrie Lofland, and Janet Dufraine. Combined, these dedicated educators gave over 180 years to public […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296 – Full Metal Jackets in collaboration with the Rockwall Rotary Club, distribute American Flags throughout the Rockwall and Fate communities on patriotic holidays to show support for the US Military. Team members donate their time to the worthy cause and earn community service […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) Astrodad (that’s me) is proud to announce that on Monday, August 21, the Rockwall County Library and I will present a local event of the 2017 Eclipse Across America. Thanks to excellent support from NASA, I’ve got a great “eclipse kit” with safety glasses and information on the event. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) On Friday, June 16th, 12 new volunteers for Lone Star CASA were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Cathy Stewart, Robin Gordon, Jennifer Williams, Ashley Jamison, Shannon Bennett, Paige Brown, Judge Brett Hall, Kat Bearden, Marianne Dunn, Abigail Beltran, Nettie, Malcolm, Polly Crowell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 7, 2017) The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run […]
Rockwall Dog Days includes low-cost vaccines for pets (ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2017) Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate outdoors with your furry friend next weekend? Rockwall Dog Days is almost here. The event kicks off next Saturday, June 24, at Harry Myers Park West, 875 East Washington Street, with a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement that it would rescind DAPA, a program created unilaterally by former President Obama in 2014, which sought to allow millions of unlawful immigrants to remain in the United States. “I commend DHS Secretary Kelly […]
(ROWLETT, TX — June 16, 2017) Construction has started on the first phase of the patient tower for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe. The 75,000 square foot tower will be comprised of three floors and complement the existing acute care facility; its expected completion will be between late 2018 through early […]
Plans underway for 2018 Bayou Bash (ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2017) Sixteen area high school graduates will be heading to college with their pockets a little heavier thanks to the efforts of the Rockwall Women’s League and their annual charity gala that was held on April 8, 2017 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. […]
(ROWLETT, TX – June 14, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Wound Care Center – Rowlett, a department of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe, has received the Center of Distinction Award and the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award from Healogics, a provider of advanced wound care services. To […]