Meet Carol, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 31, 2017) Here’s Carol! Carol is a sweet and loving older girl looking for a lap to curl up on. She is both vision and hearing impaired but still gets along just fine. She loves laying in the grass on a warm day to bask in the sun. Carol is spayed, […]

Rockwall first grader’s musical composition heads to state competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Kaden Newton’s Reflections entry, Mermaid in the Sea, has advanced to state-level judging! This is a wonderful achievement as nearly 60,000 students participate in the program annually and less than 3% of those advance to the Texas PTA State Level. Kaden is a seven-year-old first grader at Celia Hays Elementary. […]

Heath DPS completes Drone Workshop

Heath DPS completes Drone Workshop

(HEATH, TX – Jan. 301, 2017) With a specific mission at a soccer stadium filled to capacity with fans, and a short amount of time in which to complete the mission, each officer cautiously picked up the controls and with little instruction, flew a drone for the very first time. Some flew the drone straight into […]

Local leadership group spearheads effort to provide computers for Rockwall students

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Every year, it’s exciting to see how the Leadership Rockwall teams will affect change within the community. This year’s class has selected a project that promises to make a dramatic difference in the lives of children in Rockwall. It’s called Computers for Kids—and they need your help to make […]

Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2017. Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall […]

Planet Kidz: Friday is Kids Night Out, Parents Night Off

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2017) Planet Kidz, located at Hartman Elementary School, 1325 Petaluma Drive, invites you to all the new year fun they have planned – Kids Night OUT and Parents Night OFF! Doors open on Friday, Jan. 27  from 7 to 11 p.m.. The festivities are open to all school districts, kindergarten […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes local businesses, individuals at Annual Awards Banquet

Rockwall Chamber recognizes local businesses, individuals at Annual Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Yee Haw! Annual Awards Banquet for a record crowd last night at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, recognizing the outstanding contributions of area businesses and individuals to our community and to the local economy. Presented by Cavender’s, the event include a […]