Rock Ridge to host community luncheon to support Duck Regatta

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 18, 2014) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at720 East Ralph Hall Parkwayin Rockwall, welcomes the community to a benefit luncheon from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 7. The event is in support of the September 20th Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta, which benefits Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall […]

‘Unmask the Leader in You’ at Dobbs Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Dobbs Elementary School welcomed back their Lil Jackets on Friday, August 22.The staff was excited to share the school theme for the year, “Unmask the Leader in You.” The school’s principal, Ruth Johnson and Assistant Principal, Michael, Stuart, shared the excitement by posing as “super kids.” As a special thanks […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary selling tickets for charity raffle

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club is raffling a variety of items for their annual charity raffle. The drawing will take place on December 2, 2014. Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100. All proceeds go to charities supported by the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club. Winner need not be present to win. […]

Twelve-year-old Rockwall golfer among best in the world

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Rockwall native Matthew Watkins, 12, couldn’t have given a more confident (and perhaps, a little teasing) response when asked about his recent top 10 finish at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina. “It was easy,” he said with a shrug and a smile. Matthew came in […]

City of Rockwall to begin mosquito ground spraying this weekend

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City.  Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for the West Nile Virus.  At this time, there have been no mosquito […]

Rockwall Newcomers elect officers, plan Sept 11 lunch meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (August 16, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2014-15. Join them at the first luncheon meeting of the new year on Thursday, September 11 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Officers are: President Jean Lakner, 1st Vice President/Programs Kathy Weintraub, 2nd Vice President/Membership Judy Buffington, […]

It’s Time!

Plan and prepare, but be flexible ROCKWALL,TX. (August 25, 2014) Recently I came across a six page “birthing plan” and wondered, ‘How did I ever deliver my three babies without one?’ I understand that times change and I certainly noticed changes in the nine years separating my first and third children, but I was amazed […]

Rockwall and Heath High School Cheerleaders welcome back RISD Staff

ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 25, 2014) Cheerleaders and Mascots from Rockwall Heath High School and Rockwall High School welcomed back the RISD staff on Monday, August 18th at Lake Pointe Church as the RISD district teachers kicked off the school year 2014-2015. Submitted by Karen Hunter. To share your good news and events, email . […]

Nebbie Williams students ‘Pop Back To School’

ROCKWALL, TX (August 25, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary hosted its annual Pop Back to School Event last Friday. At 4 p.m., the gate opened and students were invited to find out who their 2014-15 teacher would be. The PTA provided refreshments, signed up volunteers, and sold spirit wear, memberships and yearbooks.  Representatives were on hand […]