ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (November 2, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the National Defense Luncheon at the Rockwall County Library, Saturday, Nov. 1 Dr. Bill McCarron, a Rockwall resident, spoke to the chapter regarding the country’s national defense during the Vietnam War, “Vietnam at 50.” Dr. McCarron is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work. All […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) At Springer Elementary, Mrs. Kelly’s math class created timelines showing events that happened prior to and after their birth year. Each event corresponded to an integer in relation to their birth year, which was labeled as zero. This project wrapped up their unit of study on rational numbers. What a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Second grade students at Reinhardt Elementary recently created pumpkin characters to accompany their book reports. Pictured here (from top left) are: Ethan McCurdy, Landyn Parsely, Emma Southworth, Nash Miller, Diego Gutierrez, Ellie Tomquest, Seth Anderson, Carleigh Wirtzberger and Megan Holub. Submitted by Pat Corwin, ESL Teacher, Nebbie/Reinhardt. To share your […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 2, 2014) On Oct. 28, for the second year, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary welcomed “Boosterthon” with a Pep Rally and will end with a Fun Run on Thursday, Nov. 6. Boosterthon Fun Run is a 9-day experience that raises funds while promoting Fitness, Leadership, and Character, and this year’s theme is “Rock ‘N Town Live”! […]
Rest Haven and The Flower Box Host 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned USO Canteen for Veteran’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) On Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., the staff from Rest Haven and the Flower Box will bring the festive atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen to Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot, on […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (October 29, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse will host open auditions for Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16. Males (ages 16+) and females (16+), as well as some non-speaking roles for younger males and females (ages 12+) are available. Those auditioning are asked to bring a 1-minute Shakespearean monologue and to be prepared […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (October 29, 2014) A Solo Exhibit and Sale by Allen Weekley Photography will be featured at KE Cellars Winery, 301 N.San Jacinto in Rockwall, from Nov. 7 through Dec. 6. An Artists Reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Learn more at AllenWeekley.com. Submitted by Betty Hoaglund. To share your good […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 29, 2014) Alumni of the old Heath School came together once again for great food, fun and memories during the Annual Heath School Reunion inside the Community Room of the Heath City Hall on Saturday. Members of the old Heath School, a two-story white-wood building which housed grades 1-8 back when it […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 29, 2014) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Three of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advances education over and above the state […]