(ROCKWALL, TX — January 22, 2018) Have you heard of the weeping prophet, Jeremiah? I suppose since I heard back from so many self-described Pollyannas last week, that I should give some time to the lamentators in our lives… those that rehearse the difficulties of life, reminding us of the darker side of life. (I’m […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 19, 2018) Eleven-year-old Gage Duke of Rockwall, founder of nonprofit Just Cuz Helmets Matter, will roll out his message on bike safety on television screens across the country when he’s featured on Harry Connick Jr.’s talk show “Harry” on Jan. 22. The show will air on Monday at 2 p.m. on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 18, 2018) During its Jan. 18 meeting, the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club inducted Rockwall Chamber President Tom Manskey as a member and awarded its Rotary Student of Honor from Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School. Pullen Elementary 6th grade student Grace Stilley was recognized by her school principal Michael Stuart and her […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 17, 2018) The 2018 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Three year terms up for election are Place 1, presently held by Chris Cuny; Place 2, presently held by Russ Childers; and Place 3, presently held by Linda Mitchell Duran. Candidate application packets may be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 17, 2018) Lander Bethel of Sherman and Catherine Krantz of Emory are two Democratic candidates running for US Congress, Texas District 4. The March 6, 2018, Democratic primary will decide which one of them goes on to face the Republican primary winner, Dr. John Cooper of Sulphur Springs or the incumbent […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Janaury 17, 2018) Rockwall Community Playhouse will hold auditions for Lend Me a Tenor, directed by Jill Lightfoot on Saturday February 17th at 1 pm and Sunday February 18th at 6:30 pm with callbacks on Wednesday February 21st at 7 pm. Performances will be held: May 11-13, 18-20 and 25-26. Friday and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 16, 2018) Linda Mitchell Duran has announced plans to run for another term as the Place 3 candidate for the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees. That election will be held in May of 2018. Duran is a Rockwall ISD graduate as are all three of her children. A former classroom teacher […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Nebbie Williams Elementary School had three 6th grade Orchestra students, under the leadership of Shari Allison, audition for the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 6, 2018. They auditioned against over 100 other students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout the district. Wesley Nelson placed 16th in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) The Jones Elementary PTA recently sponsored a visit from AG Ford, a New York Times Bestselling Illustrator. Mr. Ford spoke to all of the students during two fun-filled and informative sessions. Ms. Loya, the library media specialist, prepared the students for the visit by giving the students information about […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Student officers of the Rockwall High School robotics team, the Full Metal Jackets, recently flew to Washington, DC to attend the 2017 FIRST National Advocacy Conference (NAC). Only 40 teams from around the World attended the conference and these four students were the only ones from Texas. The student officers are […]