Meet Checkers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Checkers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) Scratch the surface of this adorable, friendly Japanese Chin to discover the heart of a warrior. When Rockwall Pets rescued Checkers from the Dallas animal shelter, his right eye was fully outside its socket. It was the aftermath of a vicious attack when Checkers was ambushed by angry dogs. Dr. Keith Webb at […]

Rockwall County Republican Party’s office moves to new location

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) The Rockwall County Republican Party’s office has moved to 112 Kenway in Rockwall. A Grand Opening  celebration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at that location.   All area Republicans are invited to come for cake, punch and cookies. Submitted by Sheri Nerren, RCRW, VP-Programs. To share your […]

Founders Day Festival will rock downtown Rockwall

Founders Day Festival will rock downtown Rockwall

Rockwall’s 159th birthday party features all-day entertainment, FREE!  Sponsored by the City of Rockwall, produced by the Parks & Recreation Department (ROCKWALL-April 27, 2013) The secret is out – Casey Donahew and his band will headline the Rockwall Founders Day Festival Saturday, May 18. Hot tunes and electric fun on the main stage, great food, […]

See Rockwall’s mysterious underground rock wall

See Rockwall’s mysterious underground rock wall

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) In 1851, while trying to dig a water well, three settlers unearthed a mysterious underground rock wall, for which the City of Rockwall was named. Over the years, there has been much debate about whether the formation is natural or man-made. On Saturday, May 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will offer a […]

The God Who Heals

(May 12, 2013) There are things we never receive because we don’t pray believing. Jesus said that, and encouraged his followers to speak to “mountains,” those big things that appear immovable (Mark 11:22-24). Sickness and disease should qualify. Jesus spent much of his ministry healing the sick. Then he passed the baton to his disciples—not […]

Legacy Salons & Spa celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL-May 11, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Legacy Salons & Day Spa with a Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Legacy Salons & Day Spa offers the most comprehensive salon and spa services in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Choose from one of many services including hair, nail, skin, massage and more performed by […]

Rockwall Community Band performs Saturday

(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) The Rockwall Community Band will perform its Spring Concert on May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Rockwall High School’s auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend what will be a family-fun event for all, which will include a variety of numbers from overtures to folk tunes. The Band was formed in 2002 […]

Nebbie students come face-to-face with zoo animals

(ROCKWALL ISD-May 10, 2013) Kindergarten students at Nebbie Williams Elementary School completed their zoo animal research projects by dressing up as their featured animal and presenting it to students in other grade levels. Part of the research was done on a field trip to the zoo where they were able to watch their animal’s behavior […]

RHHS senior joins Rock Wall Chapter DAR

(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recently inducted Rockwall-Heath High School Senior, Leah Hart, as a new member of the chapter. Hart, who will graduate in June, plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in Public Relations. She was inducted by Marilyn Nanney, chapter chaplain. Parliamentarian […]

ESL, GED summer classes at Rockwall County Library

(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) Reading for Adults, the Rockwall County Library Literacy program will hold summer ESL conversation classes, and GED preparation classes, June 3rd, 2013 – July 11, 2013.  Anyone interested in attending, or volunteering, please call the Literacy office at 972-204-7705. Fall classes will begin September 3rd, 2013. Submitted by Carol Cease, Adult Literacy […]