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 […]

Hartman students soar in PTA Reflections program

Fourth grader Taylor Hughes’ entry advances to state level judging (ROCKWALL ISD-January 16, 2013) PTA sponsors a Reflections program for students throughout the state of Texas. Entries can be in several categories ranging from Literature to Visual Arts. Grace Hartman Elementary is proud to announce three of its students were recognized as winners on the […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Oliver

On stage Feb 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) The cast of Oliver has been hard at work on the stage of Rockwall Community Playhouse this month in preparation for opening night, February 8. Rousing tunes like Oom Pah Pah; Food, Glorious, Food; and Consider Yourself generate boisterous energy, while sentimental favorites like As Long As […]

Utley students step into service with shoe drive

(ROCKWALL ISD – January 16, 2013) Friends of Rachel at Utley Middle School is sponsored by counselor, Elizabeth Peters.  The students are excited to kick of a shoe drive that supports underprivileged children and adults at hospitals, orphanages, and shelters. The group will collect athletic shoes during the months of January and February. The shoe […]

Daddy Daughter Dance Mini-Salon Packages available

(ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) Planning on an enchanting evening of dining and dancing with your daughter? Daddy Daughter Dance Mini-Salon Packages will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at The Center, where your little princess can get her hair styled and makeup applied so she feels like a movie star.  Choose from […]

‘Mother Goose’ visits Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends

Whether you’re new to Rockwall or a longtime resident, you’re invited to join Newcomers RSVP for Feb 14 BINGO luncheon by Jan 28 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) When the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met on Jan 10, ‘Mother Goose’ came to visit. She shared that “Nursery Rhymes are Not for Children” and told the true story about many familiar […]

Rockwall Rotary Mentoring: 30 minutes to impact

January is National Mentoring Month (ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) At school, seven-year-old “Shelby” is agitated and has trouble focusing. She shivered on the floor of her unheated mobile home last night while her mom worked the late shift. “Victor” didn’t have clean clothes or well-fitting shoes to wear this morning, and he struggles to keep up […]

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 […]

Join the Pajama Party with Rockwall’s Chick-Fil-A Cow

(ROCKWALL-January 18, 2013) Join the Pajama Party with the Rockwall Chick-Fil-A Cow! PAJAMA PARTY WITH THE ROCKWALL CHICK-FIL-A COW Saturday, January 19th 6-8 pm *Come in your pajamas for lots of fun! Submitted by Melissa Moseley, Chick-fil-A Rockwall. To share your good news and events, email .