ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The recent black belt testing at Phoenix Martial Arts in Rockwall resulted in six promotions. Congratulations to (front row, from left) Gabriel and Aaron Colmenares (1st Dan), Sabrina Smith (2nd Dan); (back row, from left) Terence Smith and Tim Layendecker (3rd Dan), Roberto (Bob) Celii (4th Dan, Master). Allen Smith […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers recently selected Alyssa Henry as the “Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” and Chris Glover as the “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month.” Alyssa, a 10th grade member of the Varsity Softball Team was nominated by Coach Shadie Acosta and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. During […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Boo. That’s not meant to scare you. Boo isn’t afraid of anything. In fact – rare for a chihuahua – she’s incredibly outgoing and friendly. She recently turned a year old, so her exuberant puppy days are behind her. She’s more than ready to be your loving family companion. She’s the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Pullen Elementary fifth graders are busy writing letters and collecting items for care packages for U.S. troops in conjunction with Airborne Angel Cadets, an Irving-based nonprofit organization. Students in other grade levels, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to help by donating care package items. “We finished […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Officers for the 2014-2015 year were installed at the May 13th meeting of Friends of Rockwall County Library. At the helm will be President Debbie Daniels, and Gloria Bishop was sworn in as President-Elect. Other officers include Darlene Bealmear and Becky Achenbach, co-VPs for Programs; Jane Buie and Pat Calhoun, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Don’t miss Art Squared, the Global Art & Giving Auction, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Artists’ Gallery on the Square, 102 S. Goliad St. (3rd floor art gallery). All proceeds from the Juried Art Show and Silent Auction will benefit The Art Room of the Boys […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Throwaway Ponies, located at 2368 E. FM 552, ill offer Summer Camp the weeks of June 9, 16 & 23 (Monday through Friday) for boys and girls ages 6 to 15. Activities will include horseback riding and field trips. Lunch is included. Times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 22nd Annual Rockwall Open Golf Tournament Friday, June 20th at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. There will be one shotgun start at 1 p.m., with practice balls 30 minutes prior to tee time. Registration and a box lunch will be available at 12 […]
HEATH, TX (May 15, 2014) There will be a FREE e-waste collection event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17 at the Rockwall-Heath High School parking lot, 801 Laurence Drive in Heath. Free paper shredding will also be available. See poster for details. To share your good news and events, email . Please click […]
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse was formed in 1991. Photo by Thad Parker Photography. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 7, 2014) Mounted on matching red sorrel horses; wearing uniforms of crisp white and deep denim blue; carrying the U.S. and Texas flags… the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse is a powerful visual of western heritage and American patriotism at the lead […]