Rockwall Republican Party to host Candidate Forum Monday

Rockwall Republican Party to host Candidate Forum Monday

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) The Rockwall County Republication Party will conduct a Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall, 1111 E. Yellowjacket in Rockwall, moderated by Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper. The forum will feature School Board, City Council, and Mayor races taking place in various precincts […]

Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council awarded for Outstanding Achievement

Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council awarded for Outstanding Achievement

ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2020 – The Texas Association of Student Councils, sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, recently presented Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council with the following awards for outstanding achievement in 2019-2020: Outstanding Student Council Drugs, Alcohol, Safety and Health Energy and Environment Pride and Patriotism Community […]

Rockwall ISD crossing guard pushes through adversity to continue doing what she loves

Rockwall ISD crossing guard pushes through adversity to continue doing what she loves

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Becky Hix has been a crossing guard at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary for 24 years. Even though she’s able to retire, she says she just can’t do it. “I would miss the kids and their families too much,” said Becky. But continuing being a crossing guard almost wasn’t possible before. A […]

Festival of Trees Gala, Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

Festival of Trees Gala, Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Mark your calendars as preparations are underway for Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 11th Annual Festival of Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show (Friday, Nov. 13) and Festival of Trees Gala (Saturday, Nov. 14) at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront.  Entry and seating will be limited and CDC guidelines followed. If you’ve […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Night and Day of the Zombies

ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2020 — We sat on the floor hugging our knees to our chest for protection, wide-eyed at the scene before us. Several people with the same ghastly appearance stumbled forward— not in living color but in half-dead black and white. That was my first encounter with zombies, when Mom allowed […]

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum 

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum 

ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2020 — With so many 2020 events canceled due to Covid, it warmed my heart like a cup of hot cocoa to learn that Autumn at the Arboretum would still be welcoming visitors this year. To celebrate their 15th anniversary creating elaborate pumpkin villages, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden […]

State Fair-themed learning underway at Garland ISD

State Fair-themed learning underway at Garland ISD

GARLAND ISD (Oct. 7, 2020) Although students won’t be able to visit the State Fair this year, Garland ISD is bringing the fun to them! Garland ISD is hosting the region’s first-ever Intersession this week. From Oct. 6-9, students who elect to participate will have fun-filled, four-hour days that include breakfast, two learning sessions, lunch, […]