ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (September 10, 2014) For many years Rockwall-Heath High School has educated students about the dangers of drinking and driving through the “Shattered Dreams” program. “Shattered Dreams” is a program for high school students conducted every other year to detour students from drinking and driving. The program is usually presented just before Prom, a […]
Study concluding, public encouraged to stay involved as recommendations move forward September 10, 2014 – The rescheduled public meeting about transportation in the area between Greenville and Garland will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at The Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at The Utley Middle School Campus. Following the presentations, attendees will […]
ROCKWALL,TEXAS(September 9, 2014) More than 140 people attended Tuesday’s Friends of the Library meeting to hear Gloria Campos speak. Campos retired last spring from local ABC affiliate WFAA Channel 8 after over 30-years as a newscaster. She told the audience that libraries and books have always had a special place in her life. As a child, […]
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ROCKWALL, TX (September 8, 2014) Hi there! My name is Pancho and I’m looking for a family to call my own. I love kids and I’m great with the other dogs and cats in my foster home. I’m a little scared of new environments, but who wouldn’t be? Are you ready to add me to […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (September 8, 2014) Soroptimist International of Rockwall is participating in North Texas Giving Day on September 18, raising money for their community programs. All donations over $25.00, given between 6:00 A.M. & midnight at www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org, will receive a bonus donation from Communities Foundation of Texas. The group is encouraging supporters to donate that day […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 8, 2014) The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has named Rockwall High School’s William Rapp and Raena Eldridge ‘All Americans’ in swimming in the annual All American list. Rapp earned All American in the 200 Yard Freestyle where he placed 4th at the UIL State 5A Swimming Championships. Eldridge earned her All […]
ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) The Rowlett Public Library catalog is “on a Cloud,” and so are Library customers and staff! August 26 marked the launch of a new computer system called Apollo, replacing the Horizon cataloging and circulation system acquired in 2003. Director of Library Services, Kathy Freiheit, notes, “Apollo brings a whole new level […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (September 7, 2014) The Rockwall Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back event will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10 am until 2 pm at the John Fitzwater, Sr. Community Services Center, 1113 Ridge Road in Rockwall. The national initiative gives residents an opportunity to get rid […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 7, 2014) When we do something that we wished we hadn’t, we rarely give ourselves the level of forgiveness and understanding that we give to others. If we evaluate ourselves and subsequently change our behaviors due to negative emotions– shame, embarrassment, or fear to name only a few—we are feeding self-hatred. We are […]