Rotary Student of Honor recognized at Cullins

(ROCKWALL ISD-March 8, 2013) Congratulations to Drake Johns, a sixth grade student at Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary, for earning the Rockwall Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award during a recent Rotary Club luncheon. Shared by Kristie Leavell, Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary. To share your good news and events, email .  

Royse City Chamber welcomes Kuykendall Insurance

(ROYSE CITY-March 7, 2013) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kuykendall Insurance to its membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony March 6. Kuykendall Insurance is located at 412 Interstate 30 in Royse City. Owner Melanie Kuykendall believes in the value of relationships with their clients and strives to build a lasting relationship through trust […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(ROYSE CITY-March 7, 2013) Congratulations to Diana Sheets at 408 Starlight Lane for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community […]

WOOF-Stock to help animal rescue efforts

WOOF-Stock to help animal rescue efforts

(March 7, 2013) Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 9  when the first annual WOOF-Stock event gets tails wagging in Royse City. Hosted by Kuykendall Insurance, the event will help raise funds for local animal welfare organizations. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a “Strut Your Mutt” 5K Run. Registration is underway here. From […]

‘Murder Room’ hits Rockwall Community Playhouse stage

‘Murder Room’ hits Rockwall Community Playhouse stage

(ROCKWALL-March 7, 2013) Rockwall Community Playhouse will present ‘Murder Room,’ a fabulous mystery farce revolving around Edgar and his unfaithful wife, Mavis; it’s  a charming mix of Agatha Christie, Monty Python, and Abbot and Costello. This two-act whodunit is filled with witty dialogue, inept criminals, bumbling police, and is suitable for all ages. Directing the production […]

Rockwall Pets expands management team

Rockwall Pets expands management team

(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Rockwall Pets, a No Kill rescue and advocacy organization, is proud to announce two new members of its management team. Beth Cansler is now foster coordinator, and Christina Arriaga has been promoted from Dallas rescue coordinator to the organization’s overall rescue coordinator. Cansler oversees the expanding foster operation, coordinating housing for rescued […]

Meet Maverick, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Maverick, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Maverick is the classic Western male: rugged, fit and darned good-looking. He’d make a great ranch hand, because roaming some acreage would suit him just fine. He’s been staying at Ponderosa Pet Resort, where he’s been fully obedience trained. But this handsome male really needs a job to keep him occupied. We’ve been told […]

Tutors needed for GED, ESL, Literacy, Citizenship

(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Reading for Adults will hold tutor training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the literacy center at the Rockwall County Library. Tutors are needed for GED, ESL, Literacy, and Citizenship. Those interested in making a positive change in someone’s life, see Carol in the literacy center, or call […]

Faith, friendship, family give cancer survivor strength

 Friendship isn’t about whom you have known the longest…it’s about who came and never left your side, states an anonymous author. This is true of Carolyn Keane and her good friend Kerri Bergerhouse. The two women met about 20 years ago at First United Methodist Church of Heath. They were so close that they even […]

Yellowjacket Athletes of the Month named

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 5, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Micah Day as the “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” and Raena Eldridge as the “Lady Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month.” Day is an 11th grade member of the varsity soccer team and Eldridge is a 10th grade member of the swim team. Day […]