Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 30, 2017) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2017. Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall […]

Reflecting on the meaning of love

Reflecting on the meaning of love

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2017) As I sit down to write this, Valentine’s Day quickly approaches and I feel compelled to write about the one word which this special day revolves around – love. I’m gonna venture to define this word as it pertains to me, because love can mean many different things. It […]

A ramble on music

A ramble on music

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2017) Does anyone alive still listen to CDs? It’s interesting, with all the apps out there like Spotify and Apple Music and Pandora I still run across people who say they don’t use those apps and will only listen to actual CDs. I myself stopped buying albums once I discovered […]

Texas artist AG Ford visits Nebbie Williams Elementary

Texas artist AG Ford visits Nebbie Williams Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 26, 2017) Nebbie Williams Elementary School hosted Texas artist AG Ford, illustrator of over 20 books including more than one New York Times bestseller. Ford gave two assemblies, one for kindergarten through second grade and one for third grade through sixth. “He was pretty cool,” said fourth grader Betty Backs. “I […]

Williams Middle School students place in All-City Orchestra

Williams Middle School students place in All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 26, 2017) Williams Middle School is excited to announce that the WMS Orchestra had 18 students placed in the 2016-17 Rockwall All-City Orchestra! Tryouts were held Saturday, Jan. 21.  They are as follows:  Violin:  Michael Gomez – 3rd Chair, David Antrobus – 9th Chair, Avery Bryan – 14th Chair, Mary Zapata […]

Planet Kidz: Friday is Kids Night Out, Parents Night Off

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2017) Planet Kidz, located at Hartman Elementary School, 1325 Petaluma Drive, invites you to all the new year fun they have planned – Kids Night OUT and Parents Night OFF! Doors open on Friday, Jan. 27  from 7 to 11 p.m.. The festivities are open to all school districts, kindergarten […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes local businesses, individuals at Annual Awards Banquet

Rockwall Chamber recognizes local businesses, individuals at Annual Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Yee Haw! Annual Awards Banquet for a record crowd last night at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, recognizing the outstanding contributions of area businesses and individuals to our community and to the local economy. Presented by Cavender’s, the event include a […]

Helping Hands elects new directors and officers, presents 2016 awards

Helping Hands elects new directors and officers, presents 2016 awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2017) Helping Hands of Rockwall County presented its 2016 awards during its Annual Meeting of the Board on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Congrats to the following winners: Chairman’s Award – Kendra Jones, Jack Green and Jon Bailey President’s Award – Lorne Liechty David Lensch […]