(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2019) On Thursday, March 7, Congressman Ralph Moody Hall, a Rockwall native who was the oldest ever member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died peacefully in his home at the age of 95. Hall was born on May 3, 1923, in Fate, Texas and was a lifelong resident of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 12, 2019) Rockwall ISD culinary students from Gene Burton College & Career Academy placed first at Saturday’s ProStart State Competition – making this the third time RISD students have earned this honor. They will compete at the National Invitational representing the State of Texas the week of May 8-10 in Washington, D.C. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 11, 2019) Frankie Valli’s face should be next to the word “handsome” in the dictionary! He can be a little shy at first, but he is all sweetness and charm. Frankie Valli is current on all of his vaccines, neutered, FeLV/FIV negative, and microchipped. Come meet him at the Rockwall Petco- or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2019) Heritage Christian Academy has hired Michael Ashlock to serve as the school’s new Safety and Security Director. Ashlock comes to HCA from both the private and public sector where he has more than 20 years experience in all phases of general security and investigations with particular strengths in leadership, […]
(WASHINGTON – March 7, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Ralph Hall: “Today the 4th District of Texas lost a great leader, statesman and friend. From his defense of our nation during WWII through his time as our Representative in Congress, Ralph Hall lived a remarkable life […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 6, 2019) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2019 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-one teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) Join Children’s Relief International on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for its 10th Annual Green Door 5/10K Race and 1-mile Fun Run! The Green Door Race supports Children’s Relief International’s (CRI) Green Door Project which builds homes in Mozambique, Africa and Haiti. For 10 years, the Green Door Race has helped […]
(AUSTIN, TX – March 5, 2019) Today, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) authored House Bill 3 which invest $9 billion in funding, above the current enrollment growth and current law entitlement, towards student achievement, teacher quality and property tax reform. Following the bill’s filling, Representative Holland was proud to join dozens of fellow House colleagues […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) On Monday, a Rockwall County jury took less than five hours to convict Rockwall resident, Christopher Gene Duke, 29, for the felony offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault. After the jury returned a verdict of guilty, Duke was sentenced to thirty (30) years in the Texas state penitentiary. Testimony in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) Rockwall Newcomers and Friends will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City for their monthly luncheon. Rockwall Newcomers and Friends is a social organization for all women who reside in Rockwall County; new residents and women who have lived in Rockwall County […]