ESL, GED, citizenship classes begin Sept 8

Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen?  (ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]

Rockwall Children’s Chorus hosting auditions

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2015)  The Reckwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2015-16 season  from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 10 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. Text or call Cynthia Crowell at 214-577-6619 with questions, or to schedule an […]

Lone Star CASA to host Volunteer Information Sessions

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer.  Volunteers come  from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds.  CASA […]

Save the Date: FUMC Rockwall ‘Tis the Season Bazaar Nov 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2015) First United Methodist Church Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellowjacket Lane, will host its annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7. The community is encouraged to come get a jump on holiday shopping at this much-anticipated event, where shoppers will discover handmade crafts, […]

Rockwall ISD achieves state’s highest rating for academic achievement

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) Rockwall Independent School District and all 19 of its campuses have again achieved the state’s highest rating for academic achievement. All 19 Rockwall ISD campuses exceeded state standards in the areas of student achievement, student progress, closing performance gaps and postsecondary readiness according to accountability ratings released by the […]

PHOTOS: Hot Rocks Bike Race draws 1325+ cyclists

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) More than 1,325 cyclists participated in the Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bike Ride benefiting scholarships for local RISD students! The top three male & female finishers of the 59-mile competitive course won cash awards of $250, $200 & $150 respectively. Congratulations to: (Women, l-r) Michelle Montoya, 2nd Place Ginny King, 1st […]

Friends of Rockwall Library to host program on Fred & Adele Astaire

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2015) Members of Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently  finalized programs for 2015-16 and invite the public to attend. All meetings are held at the Library Community Room, first floor, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall (except the Christmas Luncheon). Tuesday, September 8, 2015  First up is  “The Astaires: Fred & […]