(ROCKWALL, TX – June 2, 2015) Young musicians from the studio of Michele McDonald recently finished a busy season by performing an awards recital at the First Presbyterian Church in Rockwall. Students in grades 2-12 performed in a free-to-the public recital sharing some of the works they had prepared for a number of events during […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2015) Most people are lucky to have one Mom or one mentor in their life. Inspirational speaker, best-selling author and radio host, Johnny Tan, has had nine “mothers.” Tan honored these powerful role-models by writing the award-winning book, From My Mama’s Kitchen: Food for the Soul, Recipes for Living. More […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2015) Agents from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service brought Rockwall County Master Gardeners and city officials together May 28 at the EarthKind Trial Gardens to discuss their success in cultivating and researching new environment-friendly rose plants. Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens are located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane between the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2015) This Memorial Day, Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care chose to honor their veteran residents with the unveiling of a Veteran’s Wall. Life Enrichment and Volunteer Coordinator Elizabeth Crider collected old photos of the residents in uniform and assembled them on the wall. She and the rest of […]
Overnight storm causes vessel to shift, break docks (ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2015) During last night’s storm in Rockwall, Harbor Lights, a Sail With Scott vessel, broke away from the company dock and crashed into the Rockwall city dock. This was before it ultimately shifted over to the shore alongside Interstate 30 East. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2015) Nearly 200 disc golf players from around the country honored the memory of 2011 Rockwall High school graduate Nick Hyde by participating in the Nick Hyde Memorial Disc Golf Tournament held at Harry Myers Park on April 11-12. The huge event saw 190 registered participants – some from as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2015) The Rockwall Jacket Backers honored three individuals during a pre-game ceremony at the third annual Spring Swarm football game at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Lifetime Membership in the Jacket Backers’ Victory Club were awarded to Leigh Plagens, RISD Board of Trustee member and longtime Jacket Backer supporter, Dale Downum, “The Voice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 24, 2015) Early registration is underway through June 13 for Heath Hawks Community Athletics Association youth football, serving grades K through 6. The HHCA has been providing a community based youth football program for many years each Fall in coordination with the Heath Hawks High School and coaches. This year, as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) First graders at Springer Elementary paid tribute to all veterans with this beautiful art piece. They learned about Flanders Field and how the poppy represents a thank you for service. The flag was created with fingerprints and will be on display at the school until next Wednesday as a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2015) The Rockwall Police Department is pleased to announce today that it has implemented Smart911 and it is now available to all citizens. The Smart 911 system allows citizens to create a Safety Profile for their household, which will display vital information to 911 Dispatchers and will assist first responders […]