Meet Sophia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Sophia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL (January 20, 2019) That big sigh of relief came from Sophia. Her solemn expression is masking her newfound joy. She’s thrilled that she’s finally finished having puppies. Yes, they were adorable and lovable, but there’s only so much work a mother can do. Sophia is finished with motherhood, so she’s ready for her own puppy-like playtime. […]

Rock the 80s 5K to fund Rockwall High scholarships

Rock the 80s 5K to fund Rockwall High scholarships

ROCKWALL (January 20, 2014) ROCK THE 80s with Rockwall High School at their 80’s-themed 5K Run on Saturday, March 1 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a one mile Fun Run beginning at 9. Dress up in 80’s gear – neon shorts and leggings, big hair, […]

Chocolate Indulgence Feb 7 benefiting Women in Need

Chocolate Indulgence Feb 7 benefiting Women in Need

ROCKWALL (January 20, 2014) Enjoy handcrafted chocolate, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and dancing at the 1st annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraiser benefiting Women In Need, a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 7 at Allure Restaurant, 501 Yacht Club Drive. Believing that all homes should […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Ridge Pointe Athletic Club

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Ridge Pointe Athletic Club

ROCKWALL (January 19, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Ridge Pointe Athletic Club. Ridge Pointe is a family owned gym and has many services to offer such as tanning beds, aerobic classes, and personal training.  Ridge Pointe has been servicing the Rockwall Area since 1994, longer than any other health […]

Rockwall-Heath grads excel at US Naval Academy

Rockwall-Heath grads excel at US Naval Academy

ROCKWALL (January 19, 2014) Rockwall-Heath High School is well represented at the United States Naval Academy. Jacob Glastad (2016)  has made the Superintendent’s and the Commandants’ list for outstanding academics every semester as a Physics major. He attended NOLS Mountaineering (National Outdoor Leadership School) in Alaska this past summer. Michael Gerritsen (2015) was the first […]

Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board election

ROCKWALL ISD (January 19, 2014) The 2014 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 10. Three year terms up for election are Place 6, presently held by Leigh Plagens, Place 7, presently held by Stephanie Adams. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from […]

Rockwall County A&M Club awards scholarships

ROCKWALL (January 16, 2014) The Rockwall County A&M Club recently awarded scholarships to Rockwall County residents returning to Texas A&M University (College Station) for the spring 2014 semester through its Endowed Scholarship Program. Rockwall County A&M Club Endowed Scholarship Given in Honor of Duke ’60 and Sue Burnett went to Emily Coltharp. Clarence ’65 and […]

Strike out domestic violence at New Beginning Center bowling event Saturday

January 16, 2014 – Come bowl with New Beginning Center friends and supporters to help end family violence in our local community. Every year the friends of New Beginning Center gather for a day of fun to make a change in our community. Teen dating violence and family violence needs to end you can help […]

Register now for Run Your Heart Out 5k honoring local transplant patient

ROCKWALL (January 16, 2013) Registration is underway for the second annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5k and Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association and honoring local heroine, McKenzie Hope Young. The run will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Please register through the Rockwall Running […]