First Christian Church Rockwall finds way to serve despite roadblocks

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 23, 2014)  Nearly 30 people from First Christian Church Rockwall made it to Coventry Reserve in St. Paul (north of Wylie) Sunday morning, Oct. 12 as the US Open Triathlon made its way through Rockwall and Heath, inspiring church members to find a different way to serve. Coventry Reserve is a program […]

Iron Chef Challenge cooks up fun to help Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club kids

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The participants of the 2014 Iron Chef Challenge fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County donned their chef toques and aprons (and thinking caps at that) to serve up a smorgasbord of delicious dishes and crazy fun skits this past weekend. This year’s competitive and entertaining […]

Helping Hands, Fulton School team up for technology, community

Helping Hands, Fulton School team up for technology, community

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 23, 2014) Helping Hands of Rockwall County partnered with Fulton School parents, students and staff and raised $22,000 during the walkathon event at the school campus on Sept. 15. With the partnership, Fulton donated 25 percent of the funds ($5,500) to Helping Hands. Around 130 Fulton students ages 3-18 walked anywhere from […]

Expert panel addresses Rockwall area parents, teens on substance abuse

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 22, 2014) Local parents and students were treated to a wealth of informative and thought-provoking material regarding teen drug/alcohol abuse during the Community Forum held at the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday night. The forum, entitled “Keeping Our Kids Safe from Drugs and Alcohol,” included presentations from six panelists from […]

Mystery kitty’s enchanting story seeks magical ending

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 21, 2014) Michelle is a master of disguise. She’s a grey tabby who doesn’t fit the stereotype of the kitty who’ll haunt your Halloween dreams. Yet no one can figure out her true nature, because she’s shrouded in a veil of mystery. With true magical powers, Michelle can conjure all this mystery without […]

Rockwall Kiwanis honored at City Council meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as Rockwall Kiwanis Appreciation Day in Rockwall. The Rockwall Kiwanis was recognized for its philanthropic endeavors benefiting the county, including its Food for Kids Program providing meals to over 300 […]

Date, venue changed for world record-setting ice bucket challenge in Rockwall

Date, venue changed for world record-setting ice bucket challenge in Rockwall

UPDATE (October 16, 2014) The Guiness World Record ALS Ice Bucket Challenge attempt has grown to the point that the original time and location has been changed to accommodate more people.  NEW DETAILS:  Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087  ORIGINAL […]

Utley students to present Art Show & Silent Auction benefiting Wounded Warriors

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 16, 2014) The 8th grade students of Utley Middle School will host an art show & silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, to show appreciation for veterans wounded in combat. The theme of the art show, which will be held at the Artist’s Gallery on the Square, 102 S. […]