Rockwall Relay for Life raises $80,000

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2014) More than $80,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society during the Rockwall County Relay For Life on April 25 at the Cain Middle School track. Top teams were: Walkers of the Light, Kathleen’s Krew and Cancer Sucs. Top individuals were: Carolyn Keane, Dwain Smith, and Sarah Yarletts. Awards also went to  Strength in […]

Historical Foundation reflects on Rockwall County, plans final Brown Bag program

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 4, 2014) Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s  April Brown Bag program, Reflections of Rockwall County, presented by Justice of the Peace Nancy Beaty and Assistant DA Craig Stoddard,  was both informative and entertaining.  The past and the present were compared through the use of old record books and tales of the way […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY, TX (May 4, 2014) Congratulations to Blair and Mary Johnson at 1103 Walnut Street on 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 […]

Registration underway for Sailing, Swimming & Tennis Camp

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club is pleased to offer “Sailing, Swimming, & Tennis Camp” for children 8 years and older.  This unique camp enables participants to mix and match selections to experience all three sports, combine two of the sports, or concentrate on a single interest. The weekly camps are offered […]

Team Up For Travis April 30 at Joe Willy’s Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (April 30, 2014) Travis Sissel, a Rockwall High School Alum and Rockwall resident, is battling advanced stages of cancer and needs the community’s help. Join the Jacket Nation and ‘team up’ with family and friends to have dinner at Joe Willy’s from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, and support Travis and his family.  Dallas […]

Half Price Books in Rockwall to give away 13,000 kids’ books

16th Annual “Half Pint Library” Book Drive to Conclude with Giveaway Event at Half Price Books ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) Half Price Books will give away 13,000 kids’ books to nonprofit organizations and schools in need tomorrow, April 30 at 2  p.m. at its Rockwall store. The books were collected from the public during the […]

Rockwall family takes ‘Steps of Faith’ with local filmmaker

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) On April 12, Rockwall residents Richard, Kelly, and Olivia Archibald filmed scenes from local filmmaker, M. Legend Brown’s film, Steps of Faith. The movie was filmed this spring at locations around the Metroplex including Cedar Hill and Sulphur Springs. The film stars Chrystee Pharris, Charles Malik Whitfield, Ted Lange, Tracey Ross, Kenneisha […]

Rockwall Library’s Adult Literacy Program to host tutor training

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 14 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and Adult Literacy. […]