ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work. All […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Second grade students at Reinhardt Elementary recently created pumpkin characters to accompany their book reports. Pictured here (from top left) are: Ethan McCurdy, Landyn Parsely, Emma Southworth, Nash Miller, Diego Gutierrez, Ellie Tomquest, Seth Anderson, Carleigh Wirtzberger and Megan Holub. Submitted by Pat Corwin, ESL Teacher, Nebbie/Reinhardt. To share your […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 2, 2014) On Oct. 28, for the second year, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary welcomed “Boosterthon” with a Pep Rally and will end with a Fun Run on Thursday, Nov. 6. Boosterthon Fun Run is a 9-day experience that raises funds while promoting Fitness, Leadership, and Character, and this year’s theme is “Rock ‘N Town Live”! […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) At Jones Elementary, Mrs. Chorba ( aka Mr. Shman the Game Show Host) taught students about the freezing, melting and boiling points of water in an entertaining presentation today. This is student Braden Strother having fun with science! Submitted by Deborah Rushing, Dorris A. Jones Elementary School. To share your […]
Rest Haven and The Flower Box Host 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned USO Canteen for Veteran’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) On Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., the staff from Rest Haven and the Flower Box will bring the festive atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen to Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot, on […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (October 29, 2014) A Solo Exhibit and Sale by Allen Weekley Photography will be featured at KE Cellars Winery, 301 N.San Jacinto in Rockwall, from Nov. 7 through Dec. 6. An Artists Reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Learn more at AllenWeekley.com. Submitted by Betty Hoaglund. To share your good […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (Ocotober 29, 2014) Congratulations to the District 11-6A Champion Yellowjacket Volleyball Team! Freshman B finished their undefeated district season with a gutsy win over Rowlett 25-11, 21-25, 25-18. Freshman A breezed past Naaman Forest 25-7, 25-14. The Freshman A team also finished undefeated 12-0 in district play. JV beat the Rangers 25-17, 25-18, finishing […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (October 29, 2014) The Rockwall Men’s Varsity Golf Teams competed in the Lake Highlands Invitational Tuesday, October 28 at Firewheel Golf Course. The tournament was a 27 hole competition with a par of 107. The Jacket Golfers dominated the competition taking home the Team and Individual 1st and 3rd places. The Team was led […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]
Free concert set for Nov. 9 ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) James Michael Williams, a music graduate from A&M Commerce, finds himself as much at home in his private teaching studio in Rockwall as he does on the international concert stage in Europe. Returning from his latest international festival in Spain, Williams continues to impart […]
