(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) Austin and I each remember the day we met a little bit differently. It was the Rockwall Founders Day Festival at Harry Myers Park, just a few weeks into one of my summer breaks from college. I was interning as a part time staff reporter for Blue Ribbon News, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) On Jan. 20, 59 piano students performed in the Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored Scales Olympics. Students played scales, chords, inversions, and arpeggios in the level matching their ability. Each student performed a piece of music of their choice and then were given a selection to sight read. Pictured […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) On Jan. 26, Rep. John Ratcliffe recognized Rockwall High School student Kevin Smith on his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Smith, a senior at RHS, is the first student from Texas’ 4th Congressional to receive and accept an appointment to any academy for the 2018-2019 school year. “I’d […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) Folks often ask me why I say “bless” so often. I even have a plaque a friend gave me that says, “Bless”. I suppose I say it because I am blessed. Blessed to know you. Blessed to have kids that love me. Blessed to have 47 years of forgiveness […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 29, 2018) Jaycee was found injured but that didn’t stop this girl! She may have lost her tail due to the accident but she didn’t lose her zest for life. Jaycee has fully recovered from her encounter with a car and ready to move on to find her forever family! Jaycee’s foster […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2018) Rev. Cheryl Taylor, pastor of First Presbyterian Church at 602 White Hills Dr. in Rockwall, will be standing out front by the cross on Ash Wednesday, February 14, from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. to administer ashes and pray with those who drive up. Everyone is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2018) A group of Pullen Elementary School students gathered at Brookdale Summer Ridge Assisted Living on Jan. 17 for the first of their “Books and Board Games” service project visits. Students and residents played board games and read books together. Both the seniors and the students enjoyed the time together, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the outstanding contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals to the community during its East Bound and Down Annual Awards Banquet on Jan. 23 at Southern Junction. Congratulations to the following winners of each category: Best Practices in Community Involvement: Southwest Kia […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2018) The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program at Pullen Elementary School hosted its Annual Donuts with Dads event on Friday morning, January 19. A great time was had by fathers, father figures, and their students munching away on donuts, coffee, fruit, and juice. This much-anticipated event is a highlight […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 24, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 is seeking sponsors for their class project: “Rockwall Information Resource Hubs” specifically designed to assist families in the community that find themselves in the midst of crisis or transition. The project will see the installation of nine dedicated computer resource stations in existing […]