Introducing the Williams Middle School 2015-16 cheerleaders

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) J.W. Williams Middle School is proud to introduce their 2015-16 8th grade cheerleaders. Week-long tryouts were recently conducted and consisted of a group routine, individual cheers and technique skills assessment. The squad of 16 girls and one mascot are looking forward to cheering on their Wildcats next year! Front row: Shyann Hunt, Claire Fisher, Kylie Williams, Hutton […]

Patriot PAWS program at Friends of Library meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2015) Retired Colonel Keith Young will be the featured speaker at the May 12th meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. In addition to telling the audience about the Patriot PAWS organization, Colonel Young will bring a service dog. He will answer questions about who trains the service dogs, […]

PHOTOS: Rockwall County Relay for Life

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 3, 2015) It was a beautiful day for the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, Relay for Life, held Saturday, May 2 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall . Here are a few photos from the day’s events, which included opening remarks by Cindy Paris, president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall; […]

Lake Pointe Food Pantry offers ‘Choice Day’ for residents needing food assistance

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and the North Texas Food Bank continue to make a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the North Texas […]

Grace Hartman learn game of disc golf

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2015) “Good Up Disc Golf” teaches Hartman six graders the game of disc golf in preparation for their field trip to Harry Myers Park. Pictured are Aidyn Crawford, Cailee Cares, Chris Kelley, Matthew Tucker, Ryne Walsh, Ben Keane and Madelyn Garrett. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager, Grace Hartman Elementary. […]

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

PHOTOS: Aspasians Spring Craft Fair 2015

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) The Aspasians Spring Craft Show welcomed a huge turnout Saturday, April 25 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium and parking lot. Here’s a sampling of the event’s success, shared in photos taken by Austin Wells and Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News, as well as Lindsey Spraggins and Jenni Knox with Aspasians. Click […]

Rockwall veteran selected to fly in WWII era bi-plane

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall, is one of six senior veterans selected to soar the skies over Dallas-Fort Worth in a World War II era bi-plane. The “Day of Recognition” is made possible by […]

Grant awarded to Helping Hands from Allstate, honoring agent’s volunteerism

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands received $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation in honor of Allstate Agent Lori Fladeland’s volunteerism. Helping Hands extends a special thank you to Allstate for being a part of Neighbors helping Neighbors and for their “commitment to making our hometowns better, safer places to live.” Submitted by […]