The Rockwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2012-13 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane (across the street from the library and courthouse). The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is a […]
Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to help Rockwall family (Rockwall ISD) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, Amanda Rochell Elementary, and Rockwall-Heath High School are hosting a fundraising event from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Joe Willy’s for Marvin “Jose” Villalobos. Thirty-three-year-old Villalobos was diagnosed with brain cancer while working at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary and Rockwall-Heath […]
(Rockwall) April 18, 2012 – Congressman Ralph Hall issued a proclamation for Rockwall Rotary Mentoring to Barbara Allan, in recognition of her much honored three years as chairman of Rockwall Rotary Mentoring. Former Rotary president, Bill Sinclair, reached out to Barbara Allan to rebuild Rotary’s mentoring program and this proclamation was her “swan song.” Barbara hands […]
(Rockwall ISD) April 17, 2012 – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2012 Teachers of the Year. Eighteen teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The Teacher of the Year recognition program is a partnership between RISD and the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary. The overall […]
Experience the Thrifty Designer’s Challenge with local designers and re-purposed donations at the “All Systems Go” 2nd annual Helping Hands galactic fashion event Wednesday, May 23 at the Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall. Blast off is at 11:30 a.m. The Centsible Thrift Stores production, starring Billy Quinton, Russ Childers and Sheri Franza, includes lunch and […]
(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall High School Orchestra was recently invited to the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center to perform as guests arrived to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on April 12, 2012. After performing in the entrance area, the students and director Tracy Davis were invited to stay and enjoy the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performance. “The […]
The Rockwall Family YMCA’s Angel Camp is a day camp for children with intellectual disabilities – the only camp of its kind in Rockwall. The camp includes typical day camp activities, plus weekly field trips specially designed for kids age 6 to 14 with special needs. Chase Wood was born with Down Syndrome and he […]
Meet Rockwall’s resident beauty queen. Ariana is a stunning kitty. She’s no prima donna, though. She’s incredibly gentle and affectionate. She tested positive for feline leukemia, which means she needs to be an indoor-only kitty. Plus, she needs to be an only kitty unless you have other cats with the same disease. Once you discover […]
Sons of the American Revolution recognize Rockwall hero (Rockwall) April 16, 2012 – Deputy Keven Rowan of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department was named a Rockwall Hero by the Sons of the American Revolution last week. Deputy Rowan has received local, area, and national recognition for saving the lives of two young women who were […]
(Rockwall ISD) Rockwall Quest Academy Choice High School students gathered and donated household items, clothes and food for Rockwall county families. The project was a partnership with the Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution that benefits the people of Texas. The Rockwall CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helped identify families in need. Thanks to Adi […]