Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight Meet Miss Melody. She is a four-year old paint filly. She is just starting her training at Throwaway Ponies, and has only been ridden a couple of times. Melody is very sweet – ready and willing to learn. She has been well cared for, but her owner could no longer afford […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 16, 2013) Reinhardt Elementary students in Aliison Blair’s 3rd grade class recently dressed up as the main character from their fantasy fictional book. In addition to dressing up, each student also retold their book report to the class. Submitted by Patricia Corwin. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) The weight loss surgery center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The recognition identifies this weight loss surgery center as meeting high standards of quality on national benchmarks. Since its inception in November 2008 the […]
ROCKWALL ISD-February 16, 2013) Fourth grade students at Grace Hartman Elementary presented a Wax Museum of people who have had an influence on Texas. After researching their chosen person, they wrote a report and memorized a speech using the information they had gathered. The students created a poster displaying the important facts on their chosen […]
(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) Join the Rockwall County Republican Party for Reagan Day 2013, an evening to celebrate the life of 40th president Ronald Reagan. The Rockwall Reagan Day Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Saturday February 16 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor in Rockwall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Special guest […]
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(ROCKWALL-February 14, 2013) Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization, received a grant from the ASPCA to improve fencing at their location in Farmersville. TaPs has over 40 horses at its Rockwall location and 25 in Farmersville. There is more property in Farmersville (27 acres), but it needs cross-fencing. So, thanks to the grant […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 15, 2013) Congratulations to 8th grade artist, Emily Mastronardi of Cain Middle School, for winning first place in RISD’s Multi-Cultural Art competition, held February 7. The event celebrated the many cultures represented in a student body of nearly 14,000 students. Submitted by Rikki Smith, Instructional Technology Specialist, Cain Middle School. To share your […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 14, 2013) Recognize Davy Crockett or Theodore Roosevelt? How about Betsy Ross or Harriet Tubman? Second graders from Dobbs proudly present their “Famous American” bottle dolls. This project culminates a study of famous Americans who exemplified traits of good citizenship. Photo submitted by Norma Terrell. To share your good news and events, email . […]
(ROCKWALL-February 13, 2013) Rockwall County Helping Hands Centsible Thrift Stores recently honored their 50 Top Shoppers of 2012! The celebration included a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres from Culpepper Steak House, raffle drawings and special shopping perks for the evening. The Centsible Thrift Stores of Rockwall Helping Hands are the best kept shopping secrets in North […]