(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23,2016) The HSAA Water Polo Angels were honored for their accomplishments in their most successful season to date at the HSAA All Sports Spring Banquet held May 16th at the Richardson Civic Center. The 2016 season saw the HSAA Boys take 1st place at the North Texas Consolidated High School Championships […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) Helping Hands of Rockwall County celebrated a remarkable milestone of serving the needs of the community on Thursday, May 20, with a 40th Anniversary “Ruby Red” Dinner Party at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). Supporters of Helping Hands were invited to enjoy food stations, live entertainment, a silent […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2016) The Rockwall Independent School District honored the Teachers of the Year from its 19 campuses, and named the elementary and secondary district teachers of the year, during the 2016 Teachers of the Year Awards Banquet at the Hilton on Friday, May 6. Earning the 2016 elementary and secondary district […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) I began this article some time ago only to put it down around the changing circumstances with my father-in-law. I still find the information important to share however with a sadness knowing he too is now gone. The following captures a part of the journey we all should understand […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary students in Mrs. Brown’s library classes and Mrs. Kidd’s 5th grade history classes have been using a traveling exhibit from the Gilder Leherman Institute of American History to bring our past to life. The exhibit uses primary sources on the Progressive Era and has been […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2016) The Rockwall City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for three returning council members during its regular meeting on Monday, May 16. John Hohenshelt (Place 2), Dennis Lewis (Place 4), and Mike Townsend (Place 6) each took a new oath of office from City Secretary, Kristy Cole, to begin serving […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 18, and recognized the class’s beautiful Backyard Refuge project for the Advocacy Center of Rockwall. The Chamber welcomed keynote speaker John Humphreys, dean of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) An anonymous donation of $1,000 was recently given to Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, earmarked for the nonprofit organization’s Ani-Meals program which provides pet food to MOWSS clients’ furry companions. The donation was made in memory of Jim and Lisa Parrish of Rockwall, who died together […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) The past two years my family has experienced quite a transition in becoming caregivers. Our journey is like many others in that our parents are blessed to afford quality assisted care. You may be asking, “Well then, are you really a caregiver?” And my answer is, YES! With every […]
Rockwall High School Football Team and Jacket Backers Booster Club team up with Rockwall County Helping Hands (ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) The Rockwall High School football team and Jacket Backers Booster Club are teaming up with Rockwall County Helping Hands to kick-off this year’s Spring Swarm. Spring Swarm is the annual spring football […]