Chalk Up a Million for Good Behavior ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) Faculty and staff at Rockwall Independent School District have chalked up a million bucks worth of good behavior. Their energy-efficient practices have earned big savings — and now those good habits are earning the organization national recognition. Rockwall ISD has achieved $1,032,027 in cost […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2014) Planning is underway for the Rockwall Art League’s 14th Annual Fall Fine Art Show, which returns October 3-5 to the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad. The show will be held in conjunction with Rockwall’s Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll, which will be nearby at The Center parking lot. The Old […]
(August 19, 2014) In preparation for my family’s return home from time with grandparents, I’ve been painting over the “scribble-scrabble”—as my children call it—scrawled all over the upstairs bedrooms of our home. To be clear, this is not a rant. It is nearly axiomatic that a five-year-old, plus smuggled crayons, plus an hour of rest […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall was recognized during a special appreciation event today hosted by Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall. “Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway” brought together community members, friends and family. Mayor David Sweet opened the event by sharing several of Congressman Hall’s accomplishments. […]
ROWLETT, TX. (August 18, 2014) The Rowlett Public Library Celebrates DOCTOR WHO with a come-and-go craft and costume program in the Rowlett Public Library Meeting Room on Saturday, August 30th from 2-4 pm. There will be games, prizes, and you can get your picture taken with some of our special guests! Event is free and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (August 18, 2014) The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is conducting its fall recruitment drive in Rockwall County. All girls ages 5-17 and their parents are invited to attend one of the below listed recruitment events. This is your chance to find out what Girl Scouting is all about, and not to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) Spike is approximately 12 years old and weighs in at a whopping four pounds! He has some age-related issues with his knees and back, but still gets around at his own pace. Spike’s vision isn’t what it used to be and he may have the start of dementia…in other words, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2014) This past Saturday, the East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Rockwall Home Depot with a special flag certificate, recognizing their proud flying of the American flag and their ongoing support of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the SAR East […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 15, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall Independent School District welcomed numerous new members to the school district during the annual RISD Teacher / Employee Appreciation Breakfast August 15 in the Rockwall High School cafeteria. The event, presented by Title Sponsor ATMOS Energy along with Texas Health Presbyterian […]
UPDATE – August 4, 2014 – We just got word that the Raft Up is being rescheduled to Friday, August 29, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. (weather permitting). That’s Labor Day weekend. Stay tuned for updates. ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 1, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club hosted a Raft Up on Friday, July 11, on Lake […]