(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library hosted an evening fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 12th featuring the locally popular pianist, humorist and entertainer Dave Tanner whose program Texas A to Z was well received. Dessert refreshments were served to the crowd at the Community Room of the Library. Friends of the […]
(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) When Cain Middle School cross country and football coach Brad Fichtel decided to run in the TCS New York Marathon for the second time, he didn’t have a specific goal in mind as far as how fast he wanted to run it. He simply wanted to finish once […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) Congratulations to Springer Elementary School’s 3rd grade team, Librarian Rachael Taylor, Technology Specialist Kay Orr and SAGE Teacher Jenny Kaup for receiving a grant for 3rd grade students to participate in after the holidays. Students at Springer Elementary will have the opportunity to be a part of a “Makerspace” […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) Mrs. Straight’s 4th graders at Dobbs Elementary took analyzing area and perimeter to a new level on Friday. As they worked in pairs to move about the hallways, they looked for ways to find the area and perimeter of multiple surfaces that they move about every single day. There […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) On Wednesday, November 18th, the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department will be host its 2nd Annual GIS Day event. GIS Day is an international event that showcases how GIS is used and what the technology offers. It also coincides with National Geography Awareness Week, a geographic […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) It’s better than a spelling bee and has a much higher purpose. The National Bible Bee encourages the entire family to enjoy God’s Word together. This organization offers study guides beginning with a level for ages four to six. Older students can compete in local contests and may qualify […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2015) The staff at Williams Middle School along with former Wildcat and local doctor, Dr. Tim Swofford, donated Thanksgiving Meals with all the trimmings to the Helping Hands Food Pantry. The new location for Helping Hands Food Pantry is at 102 S. First St. 2nd Floor. They are now located in […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group gathered this week to assemble Emergency Food Boxes for recipients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Emergency Food Boxes are provided to MOWSS clients in the event that meals aren’t able to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) On November 5, 2015, the Rockwall Fire Department discovered a strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School hosted its annual Donuts with Veterans this morning. Each year students deck the halls of CLP with United States flags, posters of family members or friends who served in the military, and patriotic art work. They learn what it takes to be in one of […]