http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 09 May 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_130013021.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_130013021.html The Rockwall Independent School District has announced the 2008 Teachers of the Year. Seventeen teachers, one representing each campus, have been selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The Teacher of the Year recognition program is a partnership between RISD and the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary. Sun, 04 May 2008 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_125222257.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_125222257.html A year of planning and preparation will come together at Rachel’s Rally on May 8. The event represents the Rockwall Independent School District’s commitment to the Rachel’s Challenge organization in an effort to extend the legacy of Rachel Scott.Scott was the first student killed in the Columbine School shooting in 1999, but her kindness and compassion towards others still impacts the lives of others today through school assembly programs and student organizations. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:29:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_120133008.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_120133008.html The Rockwall City Council will be taking a hard look at improvements for the Shores golf course in the near future as all seven members spoke disappointedly at the current condition of the course. The city had taken steps to force the course’s management to improve the overall maintenance in the past due to resident’s complaints. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:28:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_120132908.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_120132908.html Rockwall ISD trustees got their first look at a preliminary 2008-09 draft budget in the April 21 regular school board meeting, and learned that for a second year, the fund balance will need to take care of a shortfall in revenue from expenses.Expenditures for Rockwall ISD for the next fiscal year are estimated to be just under $105 million. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_108180302.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_108180302.html Pastor Joe Robbins and former Rockwall City Councilmember Sam Buffington reported to the Rockwall City Council last Monday night that they are working toward building a new community center in the Southside neighborhood directly across from Gloria Williams Park.The concept of the community center is not new, as it was the focus of conversation at the last Juneteenth celebration which was held on the site. However, at the council meeting Robbins presented schematics of the proposed building and stated that the estimated cost of the project would be $180,000. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_108180152.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_108180152.html By the middle of this year, almost all of the city of Rockwall’s 2002 road bond projects should be completed; by the year’s end, both the bypass for State Highway 205, and the State Highway 205 reconstruction should be finished, and, it was learned at Wednesday’s chamber luncheon, that in 2012, “190” or the eastern extension of the George Bush Turnpike should meet Interstate 30. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_102135424.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_102135424.html A Royse City-area man, left in a wheelchair as the result of a November shootout with law enforcement officers, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to seven counts of attempted capital murder. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_102135323.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_102135323.html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:51:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_102135224.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_102135224.html The participants in a lawsuit of HOA rights have agreed to a full injunction hearing in the Rockwall County Court at Law to be held on May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:19:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_096181954.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_096181954.html As a result of a dispute over a walking trail in the Oaks of Buffalo Way neighborhood, Matt Scott has filed suit for an injunction against the neighborhood homeowners association (HOA). Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:43:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_094204356.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_094204356.html Early voting ends today, with the actual election day Tuesday, April 8, for run-off in the local selection of the Republican candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 3, and for the run-off in the state election the Democratic candidate for Railroad Commissioner. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:57:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_087132650.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_087132650.html Rockwall City Councilmember Matt Scott has taken a step toward regulating Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in the City of Rockwall.At the last meeting of the city council, Scott called for a public hearing to address what he describes as abuses against homeowners by the HOAs in various neighborhoods. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_081161519.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_081161519.html Residents living on waterfront property adjacent to Lake Ray Hubbard are looking for a reprieve from the recently adopted takeline ordinances which prohibit such personal amenities as lawn furnitured from being kept by the lake. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:13:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_081161356.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_081161356.html There were 34 contestants in the final preliminary competition to determine the next Rockwall Idol. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_081002450.html http://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/local/local_story_081002450.html On Monday afternoon, after seven days, the state rested its case on felony theft and forgery charges against Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow. For the first time in days, Sumrow relaxed his posture and smiled.