‘We Are Rockwall’ Thanksgiving Meal Open to Community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2018) Everyone is welcome at the FREE, annual “We Are Rockwall” Community-Wide Thanksgiving Meal from 12 to 2 p.m. at Cain Middle School. There will be games, free flu vaccines, dental giveaways, blessing bags (groceries), raffle prizes, preparedness packs, and more. We Are Rockwall (WAR) organizes events connecting local churches and non-profit […]

D-Day for V-Day: Local dentist to provide free dental services to veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) “We provided free dental services to 58 very deserving Rockwall County veterans last year; let’s see if we can up our game this year,” said Dr. Stan Lowrance in kicking off the 2018 D-Day for V-Day event. D-Day (Dental Day) for V-Day (Veterans Day) provides a free exam and either a […]

Students compete to Pack the Pantry with Toyota of Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) Toyota of Rockwall’s 3rd Annual “Pack the Pantry” food drive to benefit Helping Hands is underway through November 9.  Toyota of Rockwall has challenged Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School students and families to bring food donations to their respective schools. Student Council members from both schools decorated trucks in the lobby […]

‘Give Thanks Together’ is theme as Rest Haven begins community-wide Thanksgiving food drive

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2018) Starting Thursday, November 1st through Monday, November 19th, all Rest Haven Funeral Home locations (Rockwall, Royse City and Rowlett) along with Pet Memories and The Flower Box will be collecting food items for local Rockwall charity, Mac & Cheese and Pancakes. Eight-year-old Kaden Newton has been a fan of the […]

Drug Take Back Saturday, Oct. 27

Drug Take Back Saturday, Oct. 27

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 19, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department will be participating in the Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. You may drop off unused or expired medication at the John Fitzwater Sr. Community Services Center located at 1113 Ridge Rd. They are not able to […]

Community welcome at Joy Lutheran Church Oktoberfest

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2018) Joy Lutheran Church invites all area residents to its Oktoberfest to enjoy fall festivities. “Our area neighbors are invited to join us on Sunday, October 28, as we celebrate Oktoberfest at Joy Lutheran Church in Rockwall,” said Brandy Trygstad, head of Joy’s Outreach & Fellowship Committee.  “We’ll have a […]

Springer Robotics students score awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2018) Springer Robotics attended the Rpckwall ISD event at the Gene Burton College and Career Academy.  Three teams participated:  Vex Vipers, TeamBotzilla, and Vex Vikings.  Awards received were the Teamwork Award, Amaze Award, and Build Award.  Congratulations! Submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary Our monthly print edition is delivered free to […]

Meet Timex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 22, 2018) My name is Timex and I’m a good boy! I may be missing a little fuzz but that doesn’t stop me from being a spunky pup! Im looking for the perfect family that will play with me and love me and snuggle with me all day and night! (and maybe […]

Jones kids fall in love with reading

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 22, 2018) Jones Elementary recently hosted a successful Fall Family Night. Different grade levels set up reading activities for the students and families to enjoy. One station included an in-depth look at The Hungry Caterpillar followed by the creation of a caterpillar headband. Other stations included showing how to access books from […]