Rockwall Pets salutes active military and veterans

ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Military veterans and active military personnel can adopt a companion animal for only $11 as part of a Veterans Day celebration by Rockwall Pets. The Rockwall-based nonprofit will be adopting adult dogs and cats at a special rate to anyone with a military ID at the Rockwall Petco on November 9-10. The Veterans […]

Basketball signups underway at JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall

UPDATE – Registration deadline extended to Nov 16 ROCKWALL (November 8, 2013) Sign-ups are underway for Winter Basketball at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration closes November 16. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall youth basketball league has no tryouts; kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time regardless of skill level. Registration […]

DAR’s National Defense Luncheon welcomes Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson

ROCKWALL (November 6, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Rockwall County Library. Chapter Vice-Regent, Fraya Fisk, introduced guest speaker, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Sheriff Eavenson spoke about the importance of “Courage in Times of Crisis” as […]

Rockwall County Judge Nancy Beaty earns ‘Distinguished’ honor in College of Justice Court Judges

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges.  The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Beaty was one of only […]

Dobbs Elementary teachers, students are ’50 days smarter’

Dobbs Elementary teachers, students are ’50 days smarter’

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary kindergarten teachers celebrated the 50th day of school with their students. Teachers and students dressed in fifties attire; students wore headbands that said, “I am 50 days smarter!” The students’ day centered around exploring the number 50. Photo submitted by Ruth Johnson. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

ROCKWALL/KAUFMAN COUNTY (November 5, 2013) Eight Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on October 28th. From left are Richard Carson, Eliana McGrath, Joni Jenkins, Judge Hall, Thea Russell, Dennis McBay, Doreen Craig, Carol Rosini and Stephanie Phalen. These new COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES will be working in conjunction with the […]

Mighty Hawk Marching Band completes successful competitive season

ROCKWALL-HEATH (November 5, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Marching Band just completed a highly successful competitive marching season. The band earned 2nd Place in the 5A division at the Mesquite Marching Band Festival and Best in Class Colorguard on October 5th preceding their UIL experience. On Saturday October 12th the Mighty Hawk Band […]

Rockwall Democrats to meet Nov 16, ‘Battle Year 2014’

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall Democrats will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, November 16th at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington St. in Rockwall. The breakfast meeting opens at 9 a.m. with a tribute to Native American Month, followed by a report and discussion on Strategic Planning. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Democratic […]