(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Three Rockwall ISD elementary schools — Amy Parks, Springer, and Stevenson — attended the VEX Worlds Robotics Competition at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky on April 20-23. It was an amazing experience and opportunity to work with teams from all over the world, representing 30 countries: Australia, […]
Economic Development Insight (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 20 years of bolstering the development, expansion and relocation of new and existing businesses to Rockwall. In an effort to recognize and congratulate new companies that are coming to town and existing enterprises that are expanding, the Rockwall Economic […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Representatives from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County presented Zanata with a plaque yesterday to show appreciation for the restaurant preparing holiday meals for the elderly and homebound in our community for the past five years! Pictured from left are MOWSS Board of Director members Judge David […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced yesterday by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall […]
STORM WARRIORS (ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) No one should ever lose their life because of a tornado; at least that’s the firm belief of the Fords, a North Texas family of storm chasers known as the Storm Warriors. Bill Ford, his wife Danielle, daughter Cori, son Noah and veteran storm chasers Mike Casey […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) Congratulations to the 2016-2107 Stingerette Officer line! CAPTAIN Cameron Ballenger FIRST LIEUTENANT Sarah Schatz LIEUTENANT Kaley Kuykendall LIEUTENANT Katie CdeBaca LIEUTENANT Tatum Graham LIEUTENANT Summer Marchette LIEUTENANT Brooke Peterson Submitted by Rhonda Franks. Your #1 source for positive hometown stories, entertainment and events. Our print edition is delivered free […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) The 11th Annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show will return to The Harbor in Rockwall on May 15, 2016, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Registration for entries is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m. The mission of Lone […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) The Home School Athletic Association (HSAA) Angels team in the nation has won it’s first championship in only it’s 3rd year of existence. The boys took 1st place and girls took 2nd place at the North Texas Consolidated High School Championships on Saturday, April 23 in Flower Mound. In a record breaking […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) Mark Kipphut announced on Monday, April 25, that Lorne Liechty proudly endorses him due to his extensive leadership experience, strong commitment to ethics and his commitment to the Constitution. Kipphut is running for McLendon-Chishom City Council Place 2. “As a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Mark possesses the smarts, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) Rochelle and Dobbs Elementary teamed up to raise money for the annual Students Serving Others (SSO) Day by having a friendly game of kickball on Wisdom Field. With a teacher vs. teacher AND a parent vs. parent game, fans came out to cheer on their schools on Tuesday, April […]