Dobbs Elementary teachers, students are ’50 days smarter’

Dobbs Elementary teachers, students are ’50 days smarter’

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary kindergarten teachers celebrated the 50th day of school with their students. Teachers and students dressed in fifties attire; students wore headbands that said, “I am 50 days smarter!” The students’ day centered around exploring the number 50. Photo submitted by Ruth Johnson. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

ROCKWALL/KAUFMAN COUNTY (November 5, 2013) Eight Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on October 28th. From left are Richard Carson, Eliana McGrath, Joni Jenkins, Judge Hall, Thea Russell, Dennis McBay, Doreen Craig, Carol Rosini and Stephanie Phalen. These new COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES will be working in conjunction with the […]

Mighty Hawk Marching Band completes successful competitive season

ROCKWALL-HEATH (November 5, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Marching Band just completed a highly successful competitive marching season. The band earned 2nd Place in the 5A division at the Mesquite Marching Band Festival and Best in Class Colorguard on October 5th preceding their UIL experience. On Saturday October 12th the Mighty Hawk Band […]

Rockwall student, Scouts present US flag at NASCAR race

Rockwall student, Scouts present US flag at NASCAR race

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall High School student and Boy Scout Troop 646 Star Scout Brandon Hamann, second from right, helped present the United States flag during the National Anthem at the NASCAR Sprint Cup AAA Texas 500 race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Rockwall’s Amber Carrington, The Voice semi-finalist, also sang the National Anthem at the […]

Rockwall Democrats to meet Nov 16, ‘Battle Year 2014’

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall Democrats will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, November 16th at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington St. in Rockwall. The breakfast meeting opens at 9 a.m. with a tribute to Native American Month, followed by a report and discussion on Strategic Planning. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Democratic […]

Nutcracker ballet, ventriloquist at Rockwall library in November

ROCKWALL ( November 4, 2013) Saturday, November 23 at the Rockwall County Library: Rockwall’s Harmonic Motion School of Classical Ballet presents 30 minutes of highlights from its upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker.”  The FREE performance is the perfect way to introduce children ages 3 and up to this holiday classic. Parents should bring cameras for pictures […]

Reinhardt fifth graders learn orienteering

Reinhardt fifth graders learn orienteering

ROCKWALL ISD (November 4, 2013) These students from Reinhardt Elementary are learning about orienteering at Camp Grady Spruce. Fifth graders  attended science camp for the week. From left are Jadyn Ellis, Nikya Stevens, Trey Wheeler and Jordan Norwood. Photo submitted by Patricia Corwin. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]

Rockwall County Republican Women to welcome gubernatorial candidate Tom Pauken

ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 4, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women will have their monthly meeting honoring Veterans and hosting Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Pauken at Harry Myers Community Center on Monday, November 11, 2013, at 6:30pm. Pauken, a Vietnam Veteran will be speaking on patriotism and veterans affairs in Texas. Please come share a meal, conversation and […]