ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could exist in America, much less Texas. But one area woman knows it does. Rebecca Jowers reaches out to women like Rachel, who ran away from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) School has been out of session for nearly 90 days, and all of a sudden the kids are headed back to class again. After a sigh of relief, relaxing over some peace and quiet with coffee and a nap, this begs the question, “Now what?” Getting back into a routine […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 20, 2014) Stop by and help the animals find a new home this Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Rockwall Gold & Silver. The Rockwall Animal Shelter trailer will be there loaded up with the animals. There will be door prizes,food, and drinks. Pizza Cucina will also be there offering pizza tastings. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head not once – but THREE times this afternoon. (Let’s just say that Richard is usually the one behind the […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) As a new program to promote safer walking trails to local schools sweeps across the nation, Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty is not hesitating to include Heath’s schools in the initiative. The new Safe Routes to Schools program means Heath will see construction for a little while, but Liechty said it will […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) Innumeracy, the mathematical equivalent of illiteracy, has been a much discussed problem in educational circles for many years. American students do not score well on international ratings in Math and Science, thus TAAKS, STAAR, Common Core and other programs have been developed in an effort to address this problem. As parents, […]
Chalk Up a Million for Good Behavior ROCKWALL,TX. (August 19, 2014) Faculty and staff at Rockwall Independent School District have chalked up a million bucks worth of good behavior. Their energy-efficient practices have earned big savings — and now those good habits are earning the organization national recognition. Rockwall ISD has achieved $1,032,027 in cost […]
HEATH, TX. (August 18, 2014) The Rockwall Heath High School cheerleaders won many awards at the National Cheerleader Association (NCA) Speed Camp that they attended in July at the University of North Texas in Denton. Submitted by Karen Hunter. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2014) This past Saturday, the East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Rockwall Home Depot with a special flag certificate, recognizing their proud flying of the American flag and their ongoing support of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the SAR East […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 15, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall Independent School District welcomed numerous new members to the school district during the annual RISD Teacher / Employee Appreciation Breakfast August 15 in the Rockwall High School cafeteria. The event, presented by Title Sponsor ATMOS Energy along with Texas Health Presbyterian […]