Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts to host reception for new director

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 21, 2013) Community members are invited to join the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts Board of Directors as they welcome Lisa E. Campbell, the RCAA’s newly hired Executive Director. The “Spring Into the Arts” Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Art’s a Blast!, 2845 Ridge Rd, #D209 in Rockwall. Entertainment […]

Luncheon honors Meals on Wheels Senior Services volunteers

(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) A luncheon honoring volunteer drivers who deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County was held on Friday, April 12. There were 67 honorees in attendance at the luncheon, which was provided by and held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints […]

Rockwall High water polo teams earn high seeds for North Texas Regional Tournament

(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) The Rockwall Girls Water Polo team finished the regular season strong and was rewarded a 4th place seeding in the upcoming high school regional tournament. Not to be outdone, the Rockwall Boys team received a 2nd place seed in the same tournament. “This is the highest seeding we have ever had for […]

Rockwall-Heath freshman produce video PSA for Poison Control Center

(ROCKWALL ISD-April 19, 2013) Congrats to Rockwall-Heath freshman Michele Perez and Ayah Mahmud, shown here with Public Health Educator Charise Thomason of the Poison Control Center, for having their video selected to run as a public service announcement for the PCC. The video was part of a school project assigned by Coach Luis Najarro, speech […]

Tour of Gardens celebrates 10 years with favorite stops

Tour of Gardens celebrates 10 years with favorite stops

Tickets are on sale now! (ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) The 10th Annual Tour of Gardens, the premier educational event of the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, this year’s Tour of Gardens will include visits to favorite gardens from past […]

Blue Ribbon News fans win free ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Blue Ribbon News fans win free ‘Sail with Scott’ cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our Week 5 Winner: Victoria Gallenberg Warner of Rowlett! Congrats to our Week 4 Winners  (YES, WE HAVE TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK!) Sherry Eveland Talent of Rowlett (from our Facebook LIKE contest)  AND Rhody Lynn Kennedy of Rockwall (from our Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo drawing!) Congrats to our Week […]

Hazardous Waste Collection in Rockwall April 20

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) The 13th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm at the Service Center , 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Rockwall County […]

YMCA forms community partnerships to address obesity

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Our nation and our state have a growing obesity problem in adults and in our children.  27% of adults in Rockwall County are obese, 29% in Texas overall.  This compares to the national average of 25%, which is a horrendous fact in itself.  We also have a very serious problem with youth […]

‘Critical Thinking’ is critical for STAAR testing

Texas is transitioning from the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) to STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness), and the process is causing everyone a little bit of heartburn. The kids are faced with a new battery of tests that are not only timed, but more challenging due to the increased emphasis […]

Rockwall Women’s League to host Charity Ball Saturday

Rockwall Women’s League to host Charity Ball Saturday

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) The Rockwall Women’s League will host its 34th Annual Charity Ball – Under the Big Top – from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 20 at the Fairmont in Dallas. The gala will feature an opening champagne reception, an elegant seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing to the sounds of […]