Justice Nancy Beaty inducted into College of Justice Court Judges

(Rockwall County) October 27, 2012 – The Honorable Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 of Rockwall County was recently inducted into the Texas Justice Court Judges Association College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Nancy Beaty was […]

Local resident in running to perform at Jingle Bell Ball with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber

Cast your vote for Travis McClung October 26, 2012 – Rockwall-Heath’s very own Travis McClung has been placed by producers in an online competition called Z100’s Hometown Hero of New York City. The winner with the most votes will perform at Z100’s “JingleBall 2012,” along with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, The Wanted, and others. To vote […]

Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor Saturday

(Rockwall) October 3, 2012 – Have a ghoulish good time Saturday, October 27 at The Harbor with carnival games, bounce houses, music, entertainment and a costume contest. The spookiness begins at 6 p.m. To share your news and events, email .  

Dobbs ‘nerds’ are drug-free

(Rockwall ISD) October 26, 2012 – Culminating a week of celebrating being drug-free with the Red Ribbon campaign,  Dobbs Elementary students dressed up as nerds for “Nerd Day.” Dobbs fifth grade teacher Jay Fisher joined in the fun by dressing up, too! Standing with him are third grade “nerds” (from left) Ryan Manning, Jillian Maggio, Hanna […]

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Blessing of the Pets at First Christian Church October 4, 2012 – Dress up your pets for Halloween!  Bring them to First Christian Church Rockwall for a Blessing of the Pets, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27. As usual, please bring a sack of pet food or a monetary donation for the Rockwall Animal […]

Rockwall selected as host site for Kiwanis convention

Rockwall selected as host site for Kiwanis convention

(Rockwall) October 25, 2012 – Members of the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club are busy preparing for the arrival of more than 800 fellow Kiwanians, who will converge upon the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard next summer for the 95th Annual Texas/Oklahoma District Convention of Kiwanis International. This is the second year that Rockwall has been […]

Friday Study Club jazzes things up at latest meeting

(Rockwall) October 24, 2012 – Members of the Friday Study Club met recently in the home of Carolyn Duckworth to learn details about how Rockwall MusicFest promotes education and advancement of the Music Arts. The first in a series of four concerts will be presented by UNT award winning One O’Clock Lab Band on November […]

Service provider contracts approved by Rockwall Council

October 24, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council approved contracts funding STAR Transit and Rockwall County Committee on Aging for the upcoming year at its regular meeting on October 15. STAR Transit provides public transportation in Rockwall County. A big portion of STAR’s ridership is in the City Limits of Rockwall. The council funds $20,000 […]

Cullins Lake Pointe principal gets cozy with a pig

(Rockwall ISD) October 24, 2012 – Principal Megan Gist of Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary kisses a pig. The Principal Pig Kiss was one of several events held during the PTA’s Fall Carnival last Saturday.  Photo submitted by Kristie Leavell.  To share your good news and events, email .