City of Rockwall news briefs

City remains in Stage2 water restrictions Twice-a-week watering restrictions will remain in effect for the City ofRockwalluntil further notice to achieve the goal of reducing water usage by 10 percent and help meet long-term water needs in this area. The Board of Directors of the city’s water supplier – the North Texas Municipal Water District […]

Students greeted by mascot at Rockwall ISD’s Pop-In Night

(Rockwall ISD) August 27, 2012 – Dobbs Elementary fifth-grader Autumn Potts and her little sister Emily are greeted by the Rockwall High School mascot (Amber Britton) at last Friday’s Rockwall ISD’s Pop-In Night. As they got ready to start a new school year, students visited their area schools to meet teachers and pick up school […]

Meet Desi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Desi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

August 27, 2012 –There may be a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, but all of north Texas is under a cuteness warning throughout this week. That’s because adorable little Desi is the Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week.He’s about a year old, and he looks like he’s a spitz/chihuahua/pomeranian mix. Whatever his heritage, […]

Volunteer tutors needed

(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 – Volunteers interested in helping adults obtain their GED certificates are needed to help in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies or Science classes 1-2 nights per week.  Classes are held at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane: Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.  Tutors choose […]

Heart of Heath 5k run/walk supports Heath parks and trails

(Heath) August 26, 2012 – The City of Heath Special Events Board presented $6,634 raised from the Annual Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on April 4 during the City of Heath Council meeting held August 21. The proceeds of this community event benefit Heath’s parks and trails. Participating in the presentation (from left) were board […]

Straight ahead – in the wrong direction

(August 26, 2012) – Reading the book of Jonah for the first time troubled me. Not the miraculous aspect—I easily digested the man-gets-swallowed-by-fish part. But Jonah’s stubborn response to God bothered me.  I couldn’t relate to the prophet’s attitude—until I found myself following his example. Wednesdays meant prayer meeting at our church on the edge […]

Rockwall MusicFest, Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate ten years

Rockwall MusicFest, Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate ten years

Free anniversary concert, new Entertainment Series to mark decade of cultural growth (Rockwall) August 24, 2012 – Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and the Rockwall community has an opportunity to celebrate the holiday in a ‘noteworthy’ way.  It’s the 10th anniversary of Rockwall MusicFest and the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. Free 10th […]

Rockwall resident enters Miss Texas USA pageant

(Rockwall)August 24, 2012 – The City of Rockwall produces some amazing home grown talent.  We have political greats like U.S. Representative Ralph Hall; sports champs like The Heath Hawks, Texas State Class 4-A Baseball Champions; musical talent and American Idol contender Jason Castro, and many more. The latest to join this inspiring list of greats, is […]