(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 […]
Real Estate Investor Bruce McNeilage forms Lone Star Quality Homes, LLC Will build 100 to 150 homes in Eastern Metroplex of Dallas Initial build of 39 homes to launch in January (TERRELL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Real Estate investor Bruce W. McNeilage announced he is forming Lone Star Homes, LLC, and will begin building 39 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. Judge Beaty, who was elected January 1, 2011, was one of only 34 justice court judges […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Heath Senior Cade Govender and the powerhouse Hawks Varsity golf team set two new school records with an impressive tournament win at the recently completed Waxahachie Winter Classic at Waxahachie Country Club, November 4-5. Govendar set a new school two-day tournament record with rounds of 71-68-139 which gave him […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary School has begun a new lunchtime incentive program, headed by assistant principal Bridget Justiss and office manager Melanie Pyland. The program, Treasure Tower, runs every day during lunch. Students have a chance to earn a token by following directions, showing good manners, and exhibiting other The […]