Frankie & Johnny, Blue Ribbon News Pets of the Week

Frankie & Johnny, Blue Ribbon News Pets of the Week

(Rockwall) August 13, 2012 –This pair of young pups prefers to keep life drama-free. Frankie and Johnny are lab mixes who are intelligent, friendly and playful. Even though they’re only five months old, they’re incredibly faithful and loving.And one look at those cute faces is guaranteed to melt your heart. If there’s too much drama […]

Teens graduate from new Hilton Leadership Program

Teens graduate from new Hilton Leadership Program

Rockwall Boys & Girls Club teens earn the finer points of hospitality  (Rockwall) August 13, 2012 – Twenty-five  teenagers from the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall graduated from hospitality programs this summer, Sara Whittle, Owner, Hilton Bella Harbor Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront recently announced. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet presented a proclamation declaring August 7 “Hilton Leadership Day.” […]

Update on West Nile exposure in Rockwall County

Joint Press Release of Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, City of Royse City (Rockwall) August 13, 2012 – Dr. Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority, has reported that there are confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Rockwall County.  Epidemiological tests are being run to determine an accurate […]

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks Bike Race draws more than 1,000 participants (Rockwall) August 12, 2012 – Participation in yesterday’s Hot Rocks Bike Race exceeded expectations, with more than 1,050 riders coming out bright and early to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall for intense competition and family fun. The 26th annual event attracted all levels of riders, […]

City of Rockwall news briefs

Small tax rate reduction August 10, 2012 – There will be no tax hike in fiscal 2012-2013 for City of Rockwall property owners – in fact, they will pay a slightly lower rate. Rockwall city council members asked that the staff reduce the existing tax rate of 50.31 cents per $100 valuation to the calculated […]

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University comes to First Christian Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 9, 2012 – Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is coming to First Christian Church Rockwall.  This popular series is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. The nine week course begins Thursday, September 6. Come Thursday, August 23 at 7 […]

Black light puppet troupe presents ‘Jonah and the Whale’ at FBC Heath

(Heath/Rockwall) August 9, 2012 – Bring the family out to First Baptist Church of Heath at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 12 for “Jonah and the Whale,” a black light puppet show presented by The Pit Crew. The performance will delight old and young alike. Admission is $5 and includes and Ice Cream Social after the show. The event is […]

Enrollment underway at Ark Preschool, FUMC Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 8, 2012 – Enrollment for the 2012-13 school year is underway at Ark Preschool at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Meet the Teacher Night is Monday, August 13. Ark Preschool just completed Ark Adventure Days , which included a visit from Crazy Scientist Susan conducting Arctic Experiments and giving hands-on instruction. Children also […]

Rockwall ISD opens to students from surrounding communities

Rockwall ISD opens to students from surrounding communities

Tuition-based enrollment for students outside the district begins this fall (Rockwall ISD) August 8, 2012 – Beginning this fall, Rockwall ISD will welcome a limited number of students from outside of its current boundary lines through its first ever Tuition-Based Enrollment Program. The new program allows students to apply for enrollment regardless of their home […]

Bark-Be-Cue Night Aug 15 benefiting Rockwall Pets

(Rockwall) August 8, 2012 – Present this flyer at the Rockwall Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Wednesday, August 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. and a percentage of your meal purchase will be donated to Rockwall Pets to help rehabilitate and rehome orphaned pets in Rockwall County.