Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary recognizes Paraprofessional of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2015) Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School is proud to announce Mrs. Shree Catapano as Paraprofessional of the Year! Catapano is the school’s registrar and first person you see when you walk into the building.  She always has a smile and does anything she possibly can for students, parents and teachers.  She […]

New support group in Rockwall for families affected by ADHD

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2015) A new support group for families affected by ADHD will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, starting April 9, 2015, at the Rockwall County Library (Women’s League Room). The group is free of charge and open to the public. Meetings will be facilitated by […]

Local Meet & Greets planned for U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe

Local Meet and Greets scheduled for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 6 at Chiloso in Rockwall; and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Wednesday, April 8 at The Well in Royse City.  ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 23, 2015) U.S. Representative John Ratcliffe (R-Heath) will host his first telephone town hall starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, […]

Meet Odin, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2015) Odin is a very sweet boy who loves to play with the other dogs in his foster home.  He also loves children and adults alike.  He enjoys laying on the cold tile and taking naps as well.  He is going to be a big gentle boy, and will need lots […]

Eagle Scout project challenges mountain bikers at Squabble Creek Trail

ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2015) Austin Cory, 18, of Troop 690 recently completed his Eagle Scout Project – a 55-foot-long mountain bike obstacle course at Squabble Creek Trail in Rockwall which has positively turned into an exciting challenge for local mountain bikers frequenting the area. Austin, who attends Rockwall High School, worked together with his […]

Couple’s passion for teaching adds up to success

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 11, 2015) Mathnasium Learning Center of Rockwall-Heath is relocating to a bigger and conveniently-located facility at the intersection ofGoliad StreetandRalph Hall Parkway. An Open House is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. When Bob and Becky Barnes first opened the Mathnasium franchise in Rockwall a little over five years […]

Gardening Tea Luncheon March 27 to benefit Meals on Wheels

Gardening Tea Luncheon March 27 to benefit Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Gardening Tea Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Nineteen at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. Order tickets now at rockwallmealsonwheels.org and help support MOWSS’ mission to  keep the […]

‘Drop Box’ shows value of each human life

ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2015) What happens in South Korea isn’t confined to that country or to Asia. Even in America, babies are thrown away, sometimes left on the side of a road. But on the streets of Seoul, it’s not unusual. Lee Jong-rak, pastor of Jusarang Community Church in Seoul, takes in abandoned children, […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Billie Stevenson Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2015) Elise Flisowski of Billie Stevenson Elementary School was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. She was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Billie Stevenson principal Mike Pitcher spoke about Elise’s academic accomplishments and involvement in campus activities, as […]

Dodie’s Annual Crawfish Fest returns to The Harbor

Dodie’s Annual Crawfish Fest returns to The Harbor

GET TICKETS ONLINE: DodiesCrawfishFest.com ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2015) Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 12 when Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will present its Annual Crawfish Fest. This RAIN-OR-SHINE event will once again benefit the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall’s Angel Camp program for local children with special needs. Festival-goers will enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish, served […]