JFS volleyball tournament honors memory of Rockwall student

ROCKWALL, TX (May 1, 2014) The 2014 JFS Memorial Volleyball Tournament is set to be played on Saturday, May 17, on the sand courts of the Oasis Beach and Tennis Club in Rockwall. This is the 10th annual tournament held in honor of the memory of Jessica Shaw. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. […]

Hartman students meet author Michael Anthony Steele

ROCKWALL ISD, TX (May 8, 2014) The Hartman Elementary PTA Arts in Education program was proud to bring author Michael Anthony Steele to present an exciting program to the students. Steele is the author of over 100 books, including titles like Lego city: Build this City and Night at the Museum: Night of the Dragon. […]

Play Texas Hold ’em for Rockwall Summer Musicals

Play Texas Hold ’em for Rockwall Summer Musicals

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2014)  Don’t miss the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament benefiting the Rockwall Summer Musicals. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. There is a $50 buy-in; $20 re-buys until the first break and one-time $20 add-on at the break. There will […]

The painful blessing of being a mom

ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) No matter what, it starts with pain (birthing is painful). Then, their first cry fills our heart with joy and we realize the blessing of motherhood. Through the first stages of childhood, mothers (fathers too!) savor every little change, personality and sounds. Soon after these discoveries, we inundate social media […]

Rockwall students shine at Breakfast Rotary’s Four Way Speech Competition

ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) Four Rockwall High School students participated in the Four Way Speech competition at the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club April 15. These young people are under the instruction of Nichelle Wallace, Rockwall High School Speech and Debate Coach and Fine Arts Chair. Nichelle is a former Four Way Speech winner and […]

Rockwall ISD presents Diversity Leadership Awards

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) Rockwall ISD recently presented 2014 Diversity Leadership Awards to Rosa Lopez and Delia Summy, APOYO Community Group Leaders from Cain Middle School; Cynthia Johnson, English as a Second Language teacher at Cullins Elementary; and Enid Reyes (pictured right), Director of Community Ministries and Minister at LakePointe Church. The award recognizes leaders […]

Rock Wall Chapter DAR installs Regent and Officers 2014-16

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution installed 2014-2016 Regent and Officers, Saturday, May 2, in the home of member, Tommie Caudell of Heath. DAR program director, Fraya Fisk, introduced Texas State First Vice Regent, Judy Ostler, who installed the new chapter Regent and officers. Chapter Officers for […]

Woodcreek kids’ lemonade stand helps fund summer camp for child with autism

Nine-year-old Kayla Scott and her four-year-old brother Daelan held a lemonade and cookie sale in the Woodcreek Community of Fate, to help send an autistic child to Summer Camp. They raised more than $50 toward their goal. This experience taught them both entrepreneurial skills and giving back to their community. You’re never to young to lay the framework to […]

Friends of Raymond Cameron Lake Park host Kite Fly-In

LOOK UP! ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) Friends Of Raymond Cameron Lake Park  hosted a Family Kite Fly-In Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 at Raymond Cameron Lake Park in Rockwall. Don Garner, kite enthusiast, brought several stunt kites to the family fly-in for a demonstration. Family and friends from several neighborhoods attended the kite-fly in and […]

Rockwall’s Culinary Arts Management Team named National Champions

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2014) Rockwall High School’s culinary program was represented well this weekend (May 3-5th) competing in the National ProStart Invitational in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the title of National Champions in the Restaurant Management Competition. In the management competition, teams developed an original restaurant concept and business proposal to present to industry judges […]