(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2018) Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) recently conducted their Administrative Review of the Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Department. The report returned Zero Findings and Rockwall ISD earned a commendation, an accomplishment only 20% of districts in the State receive. The Rockwall community can be happy to know that the Child Nutrition […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Finance Department was recently honored for exhibiting excellence in school purchasing Operations by Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). TASBO recognized 30 school districts for following best practices in the area of purchasing operations at a reception sponsored by BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing. “There’s no better way […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 22, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Sharon Shannon Elementary 6th grader Mayliegh Byrd as the Rotary Student of Honor. Rotarian David Sweet and Shannon Elementary Principal Steven Pesek presented Byrd with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, March 22. “Mayliegh Byrd has worked so hard this year, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2018) Carmela is a 3-month-old with Shar Pei-like chubby cheeks. She enjoys playing and spending time with her humans. She is spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on shots and has an adoption donation of $200. If you have room in your heart for this much cuteness, please email info@rockwallpets.com. Submitted by Sarah […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2018) The National Weather Service will be in town for a free severe weather training session. The past year has brought extremes to the state of Texas. We had numerous tornadoes on April 29th, but we also had areas of drought and wildfires. We even had record setting rains near […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 19, 2018) It’s birthday month. Dear friends, one in heaven, were born this month. Amazingly my children will be 44 years old this month. Can’t be! They are aging well as is their Grandmother. I noticed a birthday party at Broadmoor today, Sunday. A great celebration of a life well-lived. Obviously, […]
Understanding the difference between urgent and emergent care (ROCKWALL, TX – March 19, 2018) If your family is like mine, any fun weekend is likely to turn chaotic at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, chaos sometimes turns into a critical need for medical attention. I have come to realize, from experience, that planning ahead for that possibility […]
(FATE, TX – March 19, 2018) Lyle Lombard has been selected as the new Chief of Fate Department of Public Safety. Lyle Lombard began his exemplary career as a firefighter in 1986 with the Alvarado Volunteer Fire Department, where he ascended to Captain and Fire Marshal. In 1992, he joined Watauga Fire Department holding the positions […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Six new CASA volunteers were sworn in on Feb. 26 by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Mia Mainville, Jennifer Townsend, Clarissa Jayroe, Judge Brett Hall, Gabbie Corletto, Joni Jenkins and Robbie Pitts. Pictured separately is Arleen Martinez, who was sworn-in on Feb. 23. CASA volunteers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) The historic church in downtown Rockwall at 305 S. Fannin street was purchased by Divine Peace Church at the end of January, preserving this historic worship space in the heart of Rockwall. The congregation began leasing the space from Mrs. Iris Smith in 2016 and has now made the […]