Young Rockwall athlete wins ‘WOW’ Award at cheerleading competition

(ROCKWALL-January 21, 2013) Fourth grader Sydney Hail from United Elite Gymnastics & Cheer of Rockwall was the winner of the “WOW” Award at the Spirit Celebration Cheerleading competition recently held in Galveston. The two day Galveston Island Nationals Championship was hosted in the Moody Gardens convention center with over one thousand cheer participants. This prestigious […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation installs 2013 officers

(ROCKWALL – January 15, 2013) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation installed officers for 2013 at its recent Annual Meeting at the Museum in Harry Myers Park. Justice of the Peace, Nancy Beaty, conducted the installation. Jim Mills was recognized as the outstanding individual member for 2012. Submitted by Carolyn Francisco, RCHF. To share your good news […]

FM 740 ribbon cutting Friday

(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) There will be an FM 740 ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, January 18 at the new Aldi store, at the corner of FM 740 and Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Congressman Ralph Hall, Senator Bob Deuell, and Representative Scott Turner are among dignitaries invited.  In case of inclement weather, there will […]

Rockwall High School Jazz Band performs at Chamber Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL-January 14, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jazz Band was invited to perform at the 2013 Rockwall Chamber Partnership Awards and Appreciation Banquet. This group of Intro to Jazz musicians held the audience captive with a mix of classic jazz and well known hits such as Brick House, a 1977 hit by the Commodores. According to […]

Rowlett Lions support Texas Lions Camp for kids with physical, mental challenges

(ROWLETT-January 12, 2013) The Rowlett Lions Club recently provided $60,000 to the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas. The Texas Lions Camp is a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes and cancer. The Camp is located in Kerrville on over 500 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, and is designed […]

Special delivery: New Year’s baby at Lake Pointe

Special delivery: New Year’s baby at Lake Pointe

(ROWLETT-January 8, 2013) Proud parents Marquetta Noel Vaughn and Khaliq Threlkeld welcomed into the world daughter Sonja Michelle Threlkeld on Jan. 2, 2013. At 19” long and 6 lbs., 13 ozs, Sonja is Lake Pointe Medical Center’s first 2013 New Year’s baby. Sonja Michelle Threlkeld 1-2-2013 4:46AM 19” long 6 lbs. 13 ozs. Submitted by […]

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

Throwaway Ponies fundraiser at Carino’s Jan 15

(ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Johnny Carino’s in Rockwall will host a fundraiser for Throwaway Ponies on Tuesday, Jan. 15. TaPs will get 10 percent of the cost of your meal when you mention them. Throwaway Ponies provides a safe haven for horses who have been abused and neglected or who might have otherwise been euthanized because […]

Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board election

(ROCKWALL ISD-January 7, 2013) The 2013 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 11. Three year terms up for election are Place 4, presently held by Doug Hamilton, Place 5, presently held by David Loftis. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., […]

Rock wall, myth or mystery

(ROCKWALL-January 5, 2013) Amateur archeologist and geologist David Campbell, a resident of Denison, recently presented an interesting comparison of rock formations found in other parts of the world and our local rock wall. Campbell, who has traveled extensively, exhibited a portion of his collection of artifacts.  As no definitive conclusion can be drawn with this added […]

Spring art classes at Rowlett Community Centre

(ROWLETT-January 2, 2013) The Rowlett Community Centre will host are classes for the spring session – from January to April. All classes are pre-paid at the Community Centre. There is a limit of 20 students per class, so early reservations are recommended. For more information, contact Diane Jones at the Centre at 972-412-6147. Among the art […]