ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) Quilting is something of a lost art. But for a group at Lakepointe Church who meet each Monday, quilting is far from lost. In fact, it is very close to their hearts as they live out the old adage, my soul is fed by needle and thread. Lakepointe Quilters – […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize our career and technical education student champions from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy for their outstanding achievements at the state, national and international level. Weather permitting, a recognition ceremony will be held on Friday, October 27 at 6:45 p.m. at the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX –Oct. 20, 2023 — Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our November issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2023) The Rockwall ISD invites the commuity to a beam-signing ceremony for the new Amanda Rochell Elementary at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at 899 Rochell Court, Rockwall, TX 75032. Please park in the Kohl’s parking lot of I-30 East.
Gatesville, TX (October 19, 2023) – On Monday, October 9th, 5 deserving United States Veterans began their two-week process of receiving a Patriot PAWS Service Dog. The first week was conducted at the Lane Murray Unit of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where Female Offender Trainers worked with each Veteran attending Graduation. At the […]
Rockwall, Tx (October 19, 2023) – Bell Mechanical, a leading HVAC services provider, recently teamed up with Lennox to bring year-round comfort to a deserving Rockwall resident through the “Feel the Love” program. This collaborative effort reflects our shared commitment to giving back to the community and enhancing the lives of those in need. On […]
Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized Dyslexia Awareness Month and the Dyslexia Teacher Training Center: o October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and a time to recognize […]
Their faces say it all! ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 16, 2023) The rain moved out and good times rolled in as Amy Parks-Heath Elementary students, staff and families gathered Oct. 5 for APHE’s 3rd Annual Fall Carnival. Festivities included amusement rides, Midway games, an inflatable corn maze, face painting, balloon artists, and fair-themed treats from the Boardwalk […]
Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – This article was first published in December of 2009 and then again in 2020. It is being repeated at the request of numerous readers. Anyone who spent any time in Vietnam, especially around the Danang area, knew of “Monkey Mountain”. It was one of several spindly shafts of rock […]
Rockwall, TX (October 10, 2023) – There are only 3 tables left for the Festival of Trees Gala! Get yours now before they are gone at https://rockwallhelpinghands.com/events/festival/ On November 11th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland as we host the annual Festival of Trees Gala from 6:30 […]