(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) Rockwall County received confirmation today from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that approximately 300 unaccompanied children of Central American descent between the ages of 12 and 18 will be relocated to a temporary camp at Sabine Creek Ranch in Rockwall County. Rockwall County received the following information from HHSC: HHSC […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Caleb Broach as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Sydney Garber as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Caleb Broach, a 12th grade member of the varsity football team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb and chosen by the Jacket […]
Ouida Springer Elementary School is excited to announce the Principal’s 200 Club Winners for December! The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. Students who are “caught” exhibiting their BEST behavior are given a golden ticket that is redeemed in the office for a spot […]
The Honorable Liana B. Whitten, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Whitten was one […]
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(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) In conjunction with College Week, 2nd graders at Dobbs Elementary helped raise awareness on campus by letting others know that “college is a gift” and encouraged the school to bring in toys to donate to Helping Hands for families during the holidays. The school-wide effort brought in toys for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) It’s been a year since I wrote my article, “Taking Christmas Back,” for Blue Ribbon News, and as I reflect on that article I realize it was just the beginning for me and my decision to no longer get sucked into the things I don’t like about Christmas. Writing […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) More than 275 people attended the 13th Annual Friends of the Rockwall County Library Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Mild weather and additional downtown parking added to the enjoyment of the day. Guests strolled the Lone Star Room of The Center at Rockwall CityPlace to view 32 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) The first round of lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to: Jerry Welch, The Welch Team, Ebby Halliday Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2015) Sarah Feil, a sixth grader at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School and daughter of Jaon and Sherry Feil, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club last week as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Principal Jill Baird spoke […]