Meet the Jackets Aug 28 at Rockwall High School

Meet the Jackets Aug 28 at Rockwall High School

(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2013 – The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Booster Club will host a ‘Meet The Jackets’ night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 in the Rockwall High School gymnasium.  The format is different from previous years and will include players and coaches associated with Fall season sports, including football, volleyball, tennis […]

Varsity cheerleaders, mascots welcome RISD employees

Varsity cheerleaders, mascots welcome RISD employees

(Rockwall ISD) August 22, 2013 – The 2013 -14 Rockwall-Heath High school and Rockwall High School Varsity cheerleaders and mascots recently welcomed more than 1,500 Rockwall ISD employees to the new school year. Convocation was held at LakePointe Church of Rockwall on Monday, August 19. Submitted by Karen Hunter.  Please click here to LIKE our […]

Throwaway Ponies, Macy’s partner for ‘Shop for a Cause’

Macy’s helps raise funds for Rockwall horse rescue organization with $5 shopping passes (Rockwall) August 5, 2013 – Macy’s has partnered with Throwaway Ponies to invite customers to Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Throwaway Ponies now.  Throwaway Ponies, located […]

Master Gardeners to present Cool Season Gardening Class

Master Gardeners to present Cool Season Gardening Class

(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Most Texans think that spring is the best season for gardening.  While that may be true for a small number of vegetable plants, veteran Texas gardeners will certainly tell you that the best season to plant vegetables is during the fall. Here are just a few advantages to cool season […]

Manley to conduct ‘A Toast to Musical America’

Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra to perform free Labor Day weekend concert at The Harbor (Rockwall) August 6, 2013 – Rockwall MusicFest, production arm of The Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, recently announced the orchestra’s 2013 guest conductor, Michael J. Manley. Manley received his Bachelor of Music degree from Hardin Simmons University and his Master’s degree in […]

Rockwall Y Dirty Rock Off-Road Triathlon Saturday

(Rockwall) – The Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon (which was postponed to rains affecting Squabble Creek Trail) has been rescheduled to 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The Kiwanis TriRock event is set for Sunday, Aug. 25 at the YMCA, making it a tri-weekend.  Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton […]

Rib Rub Run & Roll in downtown Rockwall Oct 5

Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k run & car show  (Rockwall) August 20, 2013 – Each fall, teams fire up their grills for a smokin’ hot barbecue competition in downtown Rockwall. This year, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 5, residents and visitors will flock to the historic downtown square for great food, fun […]