Dobbs’ students ‘leave their mark’

 (Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders Ruston Whitus and Coree Clement proudly place their fingerprints on the school’s “Leave Your Mark” banner. They were “caught” by their teacher for doing good deeds and, as a result, earned the right to add their names to the banner which highlights acts of kindness and compassion. “Leave Your […]

Friday Study Club learns about glass sculptures coming to Arboretum

Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, Friday Study Club, organized in 1919, met recently in the home of Carolyn Duckworth. The program was presented by Margaret Duncan, a volunteer at the Dallas Arboretum since 2004.  Duncan shared detailed information about glass artist, Chihuly, who will fill the 66 acre garden at the Arboretum with his iconic sculptures […]

Rockwall Youth Fair underway

Celebrating Time Treasured Opportunities for Youth March 21-24 marks the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair at the RISD Agriculture Complex located on Riding Club Road. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills of the youth of the community by conducting clinics, training demonstrations, shows and […]

SSO Day promises many community service opportunities

(Rockwall ISD) Last year, more than 1,500 participants crowded in the stadium to participate in the inaugural Students Serving Others Day, a community-service event. Sixty site-based service projects were held throughout the community that allowed older students to lend a helping hand. This year, the Rockwall Independent School District invites you to the 2nd annual […]

Rockwall Ministerial Alliance to meet

The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, March 28 in the Helping Hands conference room.  Please pick up a brown bag lunch.  Drinks and desserts will be provided. Guest speaker will be Brad Davison of the Toyota Triathlon, held the morning of the first Sunday of October.  He will inform us of the […]

Poison Prevention Week: What to do in an emergency

National Poison Prevention Week is observed during the third week of March, and is one of the longest health and safety campaigns in the United States. It is a great time to raise awareness about preventing poisoning and what to do about accidental poisonings. Who are you going to call if your child swallows a poison? Your […]

Paint the Town Purple April 13 in Rockwall County

Community members, schools, churches and businesses in Rockwall County are encouraged to “Paint the Town Purple” on Friday, April 13 in preparation for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life coming to Cain Middle School the last weekend in April. Congressman Ralph Hall and Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will address the crowd that is expected […]

City of Heath seeks citizen applications for boards, commissions

Plan a special event like the upcoming Heart of Heath 5k Run/ Walk on April 7. Help foster economic development through the addition of high quality businesses, retailers and restaurants. Ensure a premier hometown environment by upholding high planning and development standards and ordinances. These are just a few ways Heath citizens can make a […]