ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Pop Back to School Event last Friday. At 4 p.m., the gate opened and students were invited to find out who their 2014-15 teacher would be. The PTA provided refreshments, signed up volunteers, and sold spirit wear, memberships and yearbooks. Representatives were on hand […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (August 25, 2014) Susan Miley went back to school in dramatic fashion. Unhappy with her job, she submitted her resignation and was on her way to meet her new teacher one day later. Susan had purchased two sets of her instructor’s books and was eager to learn more. “I’ve always adored Cesar,” […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Looking for a mature lady? Look no further. Chilli is about eight years old. She’s still as adorable as a puppy and has plenty of love to give. Please consider giving Chilli a home to enjoy her senior years. Email for more information or to meet this bundle of joy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) Lakes Regional Community Center along with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the opening of “Connections,” a state of the art facility serving adults and children with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Local officials including Mayor David Sweet, County Commissioner Cliff Sevier, John […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) Lakeside AMBUCS will host its first annual golf tournament Friday, October 24 at Waterview Golf Club, 9509 Waterview Parkway in Rowlett, 75089. Lakeside AMBUCS is a nonprofit service organization comprised of a diverse group of business men and women from Rockwall and surrounding areas who are dedicated to creating mobility and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) The Marigold Learning Academy of Rockwall will open its doors in a new location Monday. Known as the premier school for children from 2 1/2 to 8 years of age with diagnoses of Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (POD) or related Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marigold Learning Academy has moved to […]
ROCKWALL ISD, TX (August 24, 2014) Welcome to Rockwall Independent School District where the evolution of technology has taken over, and the days of sitting in class in straight rows with a lecturing teacher are gone. It’s a different and exciting era, says Superintendent Jeff Bailey. “Students are up and engaged, and our teachers are […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (August 24, 2014) The annual Royse City FunFest is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, October 18. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the festival will include several brand new features in addition to all of its classic traditions. Royse City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julia Bryant said this will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 14, 2014) The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting a public meeting for residents to learn about the Blacklands Corridor Feasibility Study. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, in Lavon at Nesmith Elementary School, 801 Presidents Blvd, Lavon, TX 75166. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. The […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 24, 2014) Misti Potter, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, recently received the highest honor bestowed upon a Boys & Girls Club Professional in the eight state region, during the BGCA Southwest Regional Leadership Conference in San Antonio. The Jim Wetherington Southwesterner Award is presented […]