Lakeside Civic Chorus awards scholarships to three Rockwall ISD seniors

(April 23, 2013) The Lakeside Civic Chorus recently announced the recipients of its Mary Elaine House Scholarships for 2013. Scholarship winners are Vineisha Hendricks from Rockwall High School; Gideon Boley and Spencer Sosnowski, both of Rockwall-Heath High School. The Chorus awards these scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors who will be majoring in music […]

New officers to be installed at Friends of the Library Meeting

(ROCKWALL-April 21, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will host their last meeting of the 2012-13 year at 11 a.m.  Tuesday, May 14 in the library’s Community Room.  Darlene Bealmear, a past president, will install the officers for the 2013-14 year. The outstanding volunteers will be recognized with the announcement of the recipients of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Fun Run April 20 at River Club in Forney

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Join the 4th Annual Rockwall Fun Run Saturday, April 20 at the River Club in Forney. Ride your motorcyle or drive your car – the event benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rockwall County. Music by JD Cobb. For more info, email Don Tarrant at . To share your […]