GARLAND, TX – December 8, 2020 — Every year, the Garland ISD Research, Assessment & Accountability (RAAD) team organizes a Salvation Army Angel adoption drive. The district’s charitable staff typically adopt 100-plus Angels, but in classic Garland ISD style, the team surpassed expectations during a pandemic. Last year, staff adopted approximately 150 Angels during a non-COVID season. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 – The Rockwall High School Student Council created dog toys out of old t-shirts for donation to Rockwall Animal Services & Adoption Center and delivered them today. The shirts were cut into strips, braided, and then tied in a knot on each end to make a fabric bone chew […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 – In memory and honor of Rockwall County Commissioner David Magness, the United States flag and State of Texas flag may be lowered to half-staff through Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Rockwall County. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 —Even during a pandemic, the Rockwall Art League is finding innovative ways to bring the benefits of art to those with developmental disabilities through a new mail program. Due to COVID-19, students of the Rockwall Art League ArtReach’s MHMR program have been unable to attend classes. So RAL ArtReach […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2020 — To show their heartfelt gratitude and support for teachers during this unprecedented time of pandemic, local dentist office Woodhill Dental Specialties catered an Appreciation Luncheon for the staff at Cain Middle School on Nov. 30. Cain Middle staff truly felt the love as they were treated to a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2020 —Chabad of Rockwall County will light a public Hanukkah menorah for the very first time placed at the Rockwall Harbor, on December 13, the fourth night of the eight-day holiday. While the scope of the ceremony will be limited amid Rockwall’s ongoing coronavirus emergency, the lights will shine forth […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 3, 2020 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – December 3, 2020 — Drones are becoming more popular throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, whether flown for business purposes, to improve public safety or just for fun. With the holiday season approaching, many North Texans may soon have the opportunity to fly a drone for the first time. If you are hoping to get […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 — More than 75 piano and voice students, from beginner to advanced skill levels, participated in the Rockwall School of Music’s Fall Competition on Saturday, Nov. 14. Music professionals from the area were brought in to judge the competition. Students could participate in either the competitive or non-competitive category. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 — Instead of having volunteers escort families through the gym to select toys, Rockwall Helping Hands is calling each family to get a wish list for their children. The week before distribution day, toys will be sorted, selected and packed for each child by volunteers. On the day of […]