Robotics team members, Rotary place flags for holiday

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296 – Full Metal Jackets in collaboration with the Rockwall Rotary Club, distribute American Flags throughout the Rockwall and Fate communities on patriotic holidays to show support for the US Military.  Team members donate their time to the worthy cause and earn community service […]

The Great American Eclipse Comes to Rockwall (partially)

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) Astrodad (that’s me) is proud to announce that on Monday, August 21, the Rockwall County Library and I will present  a local event of the 2017 Eclipse Across America. Thanks to excellent support from NASA, I’ve got a great “eclipse kit” with safety glasses and information on the event. […]

Dozen new volunteer advocates sworn in to Lone Star CASA

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) On Friday, June 16th, 12 new volunteers for Lone Star CASA were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Cathy Stewart, Robin Gordon, Jennifer Williams, Ashley Jamison, Shannon Bennett, Paige Brown, Judge Brett Hall, Kat Bearden, Marianne Dunn, Abigail Beltran, Nettie, Malcolm, Polly Crowell […]

Y ROCK Sprint Triathlon set for June 25, includes 5k run

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 7, 2017) The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run […]

Rockwall LULAC president to be part of panel discussion on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) president Sol Villasana will be on a panel organized by the Rockwall County Democratic Party to discuss Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the law recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott aimed at so-called “sanctuary cities.” Also on the panel […]

Meet Bahama Mama, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2017) Bahama Mama wants to do nothing more than wiggle her way into your heart! This girl is a happy, lovable wiggle-butt who brings a smile to every face she meets. She’s a compact girl who weighs just under 40 pounds. She’s made friends with every dog she’s met so […]