(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Officer Curtis Bennett came in and read to students at Nebbie Williams Elementary School on Tuesday, September 20. He is a 23 year veteran of Texas police departments, with 13 years here in Rockwall. He has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Nebbie for the last two years […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Meet Frankie! This fun loving terrier mix is around 8 months old and just as happy as he can be. Frankie enjoys being around other dogs and takes pride in his speediness. He is an adorable, spunky, energetic boy that is sure to bring a smile to your face. […]
Decrease in rate is lowest in nearly a decade. (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) At their regular meeting Monday, the Rockwall City Council decreased taxes to the lowest rate since 2008. In the vote, the Council adopted a balanced budget and a 3.1 cent drop in the tax rate. The City Council directed staff […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses has announced the schedule for the 2016 Fall Series and a few special events: two international breed judging event and the beloved Tejas Carriage Association Trials in November. The Fall Series of schooling shows allow horse-lovers to enjoy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Early release days across Rockwall ISD mean an afternoon of fun. However, early release days mean something special for Quest Academy students. On early release days, presenters come into the classrooms from various colleges and professions to share what opportunities are available upon graduation. “A lot of these kids […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School Senior, was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Approximately 1.6 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing Jamie in the top 1% of all students in the nation. “We are very proud […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2016) Rockwall police officers joined city officials in thanking a group of Rockwall residents making up the Silent Partners organization during a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the San Jacinto Music Plaza. Founded by a group of area entrepreneurs and businessmen, the Silent Partners organization recently provided a […]
WE REMEMBER (ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 11, 2016) Recordings of the chaos from the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that saw three hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon – rang out over the first responders, military members and others in uniform at Rest Haven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 15, 2016) “Let’s start the dialogue.” That was Dr. Rick Lucarelli’s challenge to skippers and participants at the Donna Ross Memorial Regatta held on September 10 and 11 at Lake Ray Hubbard. “Racing to Raise Mental Health Awareness” was the theme of this year’s regatta. The DRMR was first held in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 14, 2016) All types of animals are invited as First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall, 602 White Hills Drive, hosts a Blessing of the Animals on its front lawn, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. In past years, Pastor Cheryl Taylor has blessed dogs, cats, chickens and even lizards. Horse owners […]