Attention barbecue enthusiasts! Rockwall Lions Club to host BBQ101 class

Attention barbecue enthusiasts! Rockwall Lions Club to host BBQ101 class

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2023) Rockwall Lions Club will host a BBQ 101 class beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at The Center at Rockwall City Place. BBQ 101 Class is for backyard BBQ enthusiasts who want to learn the basic techniques for prepping, seasoning, smoking, and cutting various BBQ meats. The Pit Master […]

Rockwall High Student Council earns state recognition and leadership position

Rockwall High Student Council earns state recognition and leadership position

ROCKWALL, TX, 2/20/23 – Rockwall High School Student Council attended the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) District 3 conference this past weekend where they submitted their application for state recognitions and also ran for the position of recording secretary with RHS junior Emily Nielsen as their representative to the board. Not only were they […]

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees Feb. 13, 2023 meeting summary

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees Feb. 13, 2023 meeting summary

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com.  Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for […]

Rockwall-Heath freshman creates bill inspired by elementary crossing guard

Rockwall-Heath freshman creates bill inspired by elementary crossing guard

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) Every morning and afternoon, Charlotte Fieldsmith, a fourth grader at Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary at the time, would see her sweet 90-year-old school crossing guard keep students safe as they crossed the street. Mrs. Elaine Watson was known as a charismatic and caring crossing guard who loved greeting the students […]

Local real estate firm expands its reach across Eastern Dallas Metroplex

Local real estate firm expands its reach across Eastern Dallas Metroplex

Forney, TX — M&D Real Estate is pleased to announce that as of Tues., Feb. 14, 2023, construction is now underway on our new office location in downtown Forney, Texas. We are officially opening a new office in Forney and have plans to open an office in the Royse City, Texas market this year and will begin […]

Royse City ISD Education Foundation plans lunch with Superintendent opportunity

Royse City ISD Education Foundation plans lunch with Superintendent opportunity

ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) The Royse City ISD Education Foundation works to enhance and enrich the educational experience in the district. Executive Director Kim Crumrine, and a volunteer board of directors, have organized the first ever Eats & Education Event that will feature numerous Royse City High School students. Guests will enjoy lunch by […]

Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for 2023 bond election

Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for 2023 bond election

GARLAND ISD (Feb. 14, 2023) – Residents of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, 2023, ballot. At a special meeting on February 14, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance student safety, […]

Meet Margo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Margo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 13, 2023) Meet Margo! This sweet one-and-a-half-year-old girl is good with kids, cats, and dogs. She is high-energy when she plays and would love a home with a yard. Margo is current on her vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted by Shari Thompson. […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Great – And Not So Great – Expectations

Patti Richter, On Faith: Great – And Not So Great – Expectations

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2023) A young woman sat at her desk in an office that served university professors. She smiled at the sight of each vase of flowers delivered to her throughout the day—Valentine’s Day. She hadn’t expected this show of appreciation from those she worked for. Even so, she did hope for a […]

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