Friday Study Club meets ‘Bad Girls of the Revolution’

(ROCKWALL-March 24, 2013) Friday Study Club, Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, organized in 1919, met recently at the home of June Frawley. The program was presented by Bill Covington, covering the topic of “Bad Girls of the Revolution.” Covington detailed documented accounts of several women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the battles against […]

Rockwall Culinary Arts Teams win big at State

Rockwall Culinary Arts Teams win big at State

(ROCKWALL ISD-March 23, 2013) Two of Rockwall High School’s Culinary Arts teams recently competed in state competition.  The Restaurant Management Team took home 1st place. This team will represent Texas in Baltimore, Maryland in April for the National ProStart Restaurant Management Competition. The team received a total of over $100,000 in scholarships to various Hospitality and Culinary Arts […]

City Bank to award $50,000 to local nonprofits

City Bank to award $50,000 to local nonprofits

Voting begins Friday, March 29 at citybankonline.com (March 21, 2013) For the first year, Rockwall and Forney residents can help their favorite charity secure up to $10,000 by participating in the Community Rewards program sponsored by City Bank Texas. City Bank will award a total of $50,000 to 10 local nonprofits—5 winners in each community—to assist them […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) On Thursday, March 21, the Rockwall Rotary recognized Madeline Conselman as the Student of the Honor for the month of March. Presenting Madeline with award is Williams Middle School Principal Billy Pringle.  Madeline is the daughter of Rotary President Frank Conselman. She was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Photo by Greg […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands welcomes new Controller

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) Rockwall County Helping Hands is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Coleman as the agency’s new controller.  Alicia has been Lake Ray Hubbard area resident for 22 years.  She is a CPA licensed in Texas since 1993 and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting from the University of North Texas. […]

Student concert Saturday to benefit homeless pets

Student concert Saturday to benefit homeless pets

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) Nikki Vu and Kevin Kim are putting their musical talent to work for the homeless pets of North Texas. They’re hosting Dollars for Dogs, an evening of live music performed by student musicians to benefit Rockwall Pets. The concert, which will feature a dozen performers of all ages – from elementary school […]

Swim Night at RISD Natatorium to benefit special needs children

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) Grace Hartman Elementary student Nicole Bruner invites everyone to participate in her sixth grade service project, a “Swim for Special Needs” Friends and Family Fun Night at Rockwall ISD Natatorium. The event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. There is no charge for admission, but each guest should bring […]