UPDATE (May 27, 2015) Please see our latest story about Harbor Lights after high winds forced it to break loose from the dock at about 11pm Tuesday, May 26, and get lodged on the rocks near I-30. Stay tuned for updates. (ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2015) The Rockwall Chapter of the American Wine Society […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2015) With STAAR testing behind them and the end of the school year close in sight, Pullen Elementary faculty is raising the roof. Or at least, climbing on top of it. Pullen Principal JaNeice Rainey made a deal with her 4th grade students this year: if they scored higher than […]
Don Silaff’s 1937 Ford takes top prize for 2nd time (ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) Over eight years of reconstruction paid off for Don Silaff last weekend after his upscaled 1937 Ford Convertible took home Best in Show at the Cars for CASA auto show for the second year in a row. Silaff said […]
(HEATH, TX – May 22, 2015) It was a fire engine Red Letter Day for Preston Lucas and Will Ragland of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary today! They were winners of the Hour with a Heath Hero package offered during the recent PTO Silent Auction fundraiser. The prize included riding in the fire truck, touring the DPS […]
Rockwall remembers those who gave all (ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2015) Rockwall and surrounding communities are invited to attend a free Memorial Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at the Harbor Amphitheater. This event will feature music that is representative of wars throughout the history of the United States. It will be a musical […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) Mrs. Stecker’s 3rd grade class at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary had a great time at their annual Career Day! The students got to see and hear about some “Careers on Wheels.” An EMT team from Children’s Medical City Hospital brought an ambulance for students to get an inside look at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) First graders at Springer Elementary paid tribute to all veterans with this beautiful art piece. They learned about Flanders Field and how the poppy represents a thank you for service. The flag was created with fingerprints and will be on display at the school until next Wednesday as a […]
(WASHINGTON, DC – May 22, 2015) U.S. Representative John Ratcliffe (R-Heath) hosted his second telephone Town Hall this past Thursday in which almost 10 thousand constituents participated. He revealed information about several limited government initiatives he is championing in the U.S. House of Representatives. “I believe the strength of this country comes from the ingenuity […]
A little bit of paint…a little bit of wine…a whole lot of fun! (ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) The public is invited to join in the fun at the “Paint for a Purpose” event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Attendees will pain a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) Registration is filling fast and only a limited number of sponsorships remain for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce 2015 CaddyShack Golf Tournament, which begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Title sponsors are American National Bank of Texas and Texas Health […]