Surgical robot demo at Texas Health Rockwall Community Open House March 17

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 29, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomes everyone to a free Business After Hours/Community Open House at its main hospital lobby, 3150 Horizon Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 . Yes, that’s St. Patrick’s Day, and the celebration will include  St. Paddy’s-themed food, fun, prizes, and the […]

Bunco Night to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) The community is invited to a Bunco Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 5, hosted by HUMANKindness and Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse. The event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County. Guests will enjoy prizes, silent auction, swag bags, a cash bar and more. An All Access Pass […]

Nebbie Williams Elementary recognizes winners of annual science competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary held its 3rd Annual Science Fair competition on Thursday,March 3rd for students grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. This year’s competition consisted of 65 student participants, three retired educators as judges, and over $1000 in prizes awarded to the different category winners from CORE Teknasium in Rockwall. Congratulations to the […]

Liechty endorses Justin Holland for Texas House

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 9, 2016) Local conservative Mayor Lorne Liechty today announced his endorsement of Justin Holland for Texas House of Representatives, District 33, the area covering portions of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. Holland and Liechty had previously competed in the Republican Primary for the House seat with Holland advancing to […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates National Social Work Month

Information sessions, volunteer training coming (ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) As part of March’s National Social Work Month celebration, Lone Star CASA recognizes and thanks those who devote their lives to bettering the lives of others. Social workers strive to build a stronger community for all people, and CASA is a proud partner in […]

In the business of transforming lives

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2016) Local management consultant and John C. Maxwell business coach Trey Finley has been helping train and coach business owners within the Garland-Rowlett-Rockwall area for years. But just last month, Trey had the unique opportunity to take his business coaching talents and make a difference in the lives of thousands […]

Springer students excel in UIL competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary saw a couple students earn top honors and several others place within the top 5 in multiple areas of the UIL competition held on Saturday, Feb. 20: Reading Writing – Coach Christina Lee 4th grade:  Sophia Alvarenga – placed 5th 5th grade:  Lindsey Thompson – placed 4th Oral […]

Heath Highsteppers top scoring team at MA competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers team, elite team, and officers took home multiple awards at the Marching Auxiliaries Dance Competition in Grapevine on Feb. 13. The Highsteppers team earned Top Scoring team of all competing teams, as well as receiving Super Sweepstakes, high point, choreography and technique awards for each routine […]

Springer Elementary names Teacher of the Year

Springer Elementary names Teacher of the Year

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