(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation celebrated 20 years of bringing quality commercial and residential development to the community with an honorary anniversary luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). As the keynote speaker for the event, Rockwall County Judge spoke to the EDC’s success […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 16, 2016) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Rockwall ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School 14 on Wednesday, November 9. The new school is scheduled to open in August 2017. “It is with great pride that we celebrate today’s groundbreaking ceremony for our school district and community but most importantly for the children who will soon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Gloria Mendez, a custodian at Dorris Jones Elementary was selected as SSC’s Employee of the Year! In order to be chosen, a custodian must first be selected as employee of the month. These employees are picked based on customer service, attendance, and a number of other characteristics. When speaking […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Local country music artist Erin Kinsey performed at this year’s Night of Superstars Charity Event on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Omni Hotel in Dallas (555 S Lamar St). At just 15 years of age, Erin has already been making quite a splash in Dallas and Nashville with regular performances at the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 14, 2016) Grimm is looking for a storybook ending. He is a 6 to 7-month-old puppy who is recovering from non-contagious Demodex mange. In another week or two, this boy will be a fluffy teddy bear! Are you a damsel in distress? He would love to be your knight in shining […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2016) Students at Shannon Elementary School were able to participate in their own Presidential election last week. Fifth graders made posters to get out and VOTE! All students were given Voter’s Registration Cards and their teachers explained the election process. Then on Tuesday, November 8th, when the rest of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 9, 2016) Three Rockwall-Heath High School seniors signed National Letters of Intent today to continue their lacrosse careers at the collegiate level. Rockwall Lacrosse players Brody Lowry, Carson Newman and J. C. Hohenshelt were joined by teammates, coaches, and family during the signing day event held on the 7th floor of […]
Thankful for YOU With so much to be thankful for, I started keeping a list by my bed where I jot down one thing each night that I am grateful to have. Family, friends, faith – these are the biggies. But sometimes it’s the little things that, well, really aren’t so little – and I […]