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 .  

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 […]

City of Rockwall honors top employees

(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) Top employees were recently recognized by the City of Rockwall for their dedication and service, including Employee of the Year Donny Delgado of the Street Department. “It’s really nice to know there are still some honest people out there,” said Assistant City Manager and Director of Street Maintenance Brad Griggs, explaining that […]

MLK Day of Service at Helping Hands Jan 21

(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) MLK Day is a chance to start the year off right by making an impact in the Rockwall community through Rockwall County Helping Hands. Come to Rockwall Helping Hands on Monday, January 21 as they organize, clean, paint, sort items for the food pantry and more, in honor of Martin Luther King […]