(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2016) Wreaths across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to: Remember our fallen U.S. veterans; Honor those who serve; and teach children the value of freedom. East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is participating with Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol and Rest Haven Memorial Park […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2016) Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall and Rowlett will again serve as donation/drop off sites for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. “We are excited to be a part of the Toys for Tots campaign again this year,” said Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of Rest Haven. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Rockwall City Council approved additional funds for transportation services in Rockwall at its meeting on November 7. The Rockwall City Council previously approved $55,200 in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget to fund the continuation of transportation services in the City in response to the change in funding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Sarver family has three students in Rockwall ISD. Desiree is a junior and attends Rockwall High School. Chris attends Utley Middle School and Joshua is in second grade at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary. Both Joshua and Chris are autistic and the Sarver family is always looking for different […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) Select Honors Band students recently competed to earn a spot in the UIL Region 25 All-Region Band. With nearly 1,000 students trying out from Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Rockwall, and Wylie school districts, Williams Middle School Band Director Ryan Straten was happy to announce that 11 WMS students earned a spot in […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 16, 2016) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 14, 2016) Grimm is looking for a storybook ending. He is a 6 to 7-month-old puppy who is recovering from non-contagious Demodex mange. In another week or two, this boy will be a fluffy teddy bear! Are you a damsel in distress? He would love to be your knight in shining […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2016) Students at Shannon Elementary School were able to participate in their own Presidential election last week. Fifth graders made posters to get out and VOTE! All students were given Voter’s Registration Cards and their teachers explained the election process. Then on Tuesday, November 8th, when the rest of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 9, 2016) Three Rockwall-Heath High School seniors signed National Letters of Intent today to continue their lacrosse careers at the collegiate level. Rockwall Lacrosse players Brody Lowry, Carson Newman and J. C. Hohenshelt were joined by teammates, coaches, and family during the signing day event held on the 7th floor of […]
Thankful for YOU With so much to be thankful for, I started keeping a list by my bed where I jot down one thing each night that I am grateful to have. Family, friends, faith – these are the biggies. But sometimes it’s the little things that, well, really aren’t so little – and I […]