ROCKWALL,TX. (October 12, 2014) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary from Mrs. Kelly’s class are supporting the “one word” district initiative. The idea is for students to pick one word that will drive their focus and align goals for the school year. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary have been learning about different types of poetry in Mrs. Perkins’ class. They discussed how to listen and analyze lyric poetry everyday by means favorite songs. Stations were set up around the room, each with different, popular songs cued. The students listened to the songs and identified […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) Time – it is that which we all possess. It is very valuable to all of us, but cannot be purchased, only spent. Time is priceless, but it costs us nothing. It is kind to some and harsh to others. Time can be killed, but not destroyed. It can be […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) Rockwall High School competed in the first home swim meet of the season October 9 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center. The meet was scored as a 4-way dual meet. In the end, RHS girls swept all three schools, defeating Heath 53-37, Ranchview 69-13, and Newman Smith 52-34. RHS boys […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 12, 2014) Rockwall-Heath High School junior and National Honor Society member, Isabella Burzair, gets a big congratulations from RHHS Principal, Dr. Tom Maglisceau, after performing the National Anthem at the Heath Hawks Homecoming game at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. Isabella was honored to be invited to sing at this very special annual event. Burzair was also recently […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) The Rockwall County Democratic Party Breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 18 at Harry Myers Community Center. John Cook, candidate for Land Commissioner, and Dr. David Alameel, candidate for U.S. Senate will be special guests. This is the last meeting before the November 4th Election. Information on changes in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 9, 2014) During the week of October 20-24 communities across the state of Texas will recognize Chamber of Commerce Week. This week is a time set aside to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of chambers of commerce and the communities they represent. The proclamation of the week issued by Governor Rick […]
JER Chilton YMCA prepares to introduce newly renovated, flagship facility ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is just weeks away from opening the doors to its greatly-expanded and newly-remodeled facility at 1210N. Goliad. The YMCA will hold a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 to celebrate the grand […]
By faith writer Patti Richter ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 9, 2014) Some magicians observe a strange tradition on Halloween; they hold a séance for Harry Houdini. But the late great magician won’t hear of it, and he would have told them so. Houdini found fame in the days of Vaudeville—the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. But […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (October 8, 2014) Christian Brothers Automotive of Rockwall has partnered with Lake Pointe Church to perform free oil changes for single mothers throughout the area. The announcement is part of the company’s goodwill service initiative and single mother’s throughout the area to have their vehicles serviced free of charge. Appointments were scheduled in advance […]