Date, venue changed for world record-setting ice bucket challenge in Rockwall

Date, venue changed for world record-setting ice bucket challenge in Rockwall

UPDATE (October 16, 2014) The Guiness World Record ALS Ice Bucket Challenge attempt has grown to the point that the original time and location has been changed to accommodate more people.  NEW DETAILS:  Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087  ORIGINAL […]

US Open Triathlon, collegiate competition filled with ‘great energy’ in Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (October 17, 2014) Hundreds of residents and visitors to the city of Rockwall were at the Harbor bright and early last Sunday morning to cheer on the triathletes and participants of the U.S. Open Triathlon, hosted by the cities of Rockwall and Heath. The somewhat chilly morning gave way to mostly-clear skies […]

NCTCOG announces recommendations for Blacklands Corridor/Toll Road Project

October 17, 2014 – Staff at the North Central Texas Council of Governments have finalized a recommendation for the Mobility 2035 – 2014 Amendment, and they are not proposing to add the Blacklands toll road known as Northeast Gateway to the financially constrained Metropolitan Transportation Plan and associated air quality conformity analysis. Instead, staff are […]

Free, multi-club social run with guest athletes Nov 8

(October 17, 2014) Join ultra marathon runners Dr. Bill Andrews and Molly Sheridan at 7 a.m. Saturday, November 8 at Keeley Elementary School in Rowlett for a FREE social run sponsored by the Rockwall Running Club, Royse City Running Club, Rowlett Road Road Warriors, and Sache Running Club. There will be two different 5 mile loops. Both […]

Utley students to present Art Show & Silent Auction benefiting Wounded Warriors

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 16, 2014) The 8th grade students of Utley Middle School will host an art show & silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, to show appreciation for veterans wounded in combat. The theme of the art show, which will be held at the Artist’s Gallery on the Square, 102 S. […]

Nebbie kindergarteners fall for scarecrows

ROCKWALL, TX (October 16, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary kindergarteners recently celebrated their study of all things Fall by dressing up as scarecrows. This is always a fun day for the kindergarten classes and the older kids enjoy stopping by the classrooms to check out all the scarecrows. Pictured are (front row) Evan Schaffhauser, Ryan Nicholas; […]

Foundation Night & Friday Night Lights at Rockwall Heath High School

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 16, 2014) This Friday night, October 17th, is being designated as Foundation Night at the Rockwall Heath High School football game. The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation is unveiling “The Brickyard” to the Heath Hawks fans and supporters. To celebrate the completion of phase I, the first 275 Hawk fans to arrive will […]