Dobbs students vote in mock presidential election

(Rockwall ISD) November 1, 2012 – Fourth grader Nicole Patino casts her vote in Dobbs Elementary’s mock presidential election. Using the school’s iPad technology,  students voted by scanning the QR code under their candidate’s picture. Votes were tallied immediately into a Google document and the winner was announced at the end of the school day: […]

Brunch with St. Nicholas at Our Lady of the Lake

(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – The Catholic Mothers Council of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church will host Brunch with St. Nicholas from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 1. This annual event will include a breakfast taco buffet by Chiloso Mexican Bistro, pictures with St. Nicholas, a dress-up nativity scene, arts and crafts […]

Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church celebrates with ribbon cutting

(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Rockwall Friendship Baptist Church with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30. This is an exciting time for Pastor Shanon and Mrs Thomas who founded the church in 2004.  The church’s initial services were held in Pullen Elementary School cafeteria with a membership […]

Mistletoe & Holly Bazaar at First Christian Church Rockwall

(Rockwall) November 1, 2012 – Shop indoor and outdoor booths and discover crafts, jewelry, candles, scrapbooking items, purses, cookware, kitchen tools, handmade soaps, honey, fragrances, cosmetics and more from local vendors at the Mistletoe and Holly Bazaar. The event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 10 at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge […]

PJ Day at Reinhardt means students, teachers follow their dreams

(Rockwall ISD) October 30, 2012 – Reinhardt students and teachers participate in Red Ribbon Week to stand  up against drugs. The school’s theme for the week is  “We have a dream at Reinhardt Elementary to be drug free for eternity.” Kindergarten teachers Melanie Weir, Kelly Sellers, Stephanie Kirk and Autum Quinton wore their pajamas, reinforcing […]

Coventry Signing Stars coming to First Christian Church Rockwall

(Rockwall) October 29, 2012 – On Sunday, November 4, the Coventry Signing Stars will be a part of the 11 a.m. worship service at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Coventry is a day program that offers life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs.  The group will perform two songs in sign language […]

Meet Maddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Maddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 29, 2012 – The ghosts and goblins of Halloween must be near, because poor little Maddie is scared to death. This timid little rat terrier cowers in the back of her kennel whenever someone – or something – approaches. She’ll feel much better once she realizes you’re not a skeleton or a monster, but […]

Nebbie Williams’ dads rock

(Rockwall ISD) October 29, 2012 – Mayor David Sweet and Athletic Director Scott Smith spoke to the fathers of Nebbie Williams Elementary students during Nebbie’s “Dads Rock” event hosted by the PTA on October 3. Coach Smith gave an inspirational speech about coaching your child to great character.  He encouraged fathers to stay active in their children’s lives […]

Join Society of Women Who Love Shoes Nov 14

(Rockwall) October 29, 2012 – Join the Lakeside Society of Women Who Love Shoes from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 at Nineteen by Zanata, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $10 plus a donation of new or gently used shows for women and children. Proceeds benefit families of abuse. There will be […]