Celia Hays fourth grader wins Memorial Day essay contest

(Rockwall ISD) May 29, 2013 – Celia Hays Elementary fourth grade student Mackenzie Laughery was chosen as the winner of the Memorial Day Essay contest held by Resthaven Funeral Home in Rockwall. Mackenzie’s essay was chosen out of many entries received from across the school district. Mackenzie and her teachers were recognized at a special […]

Cars for CASA at The Harbor draws thousands, raises thousands

(Rockwall) May 29, 2013 – Cars for CASA organizers report that the eighth annual car, truck and motorcycle show held May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall was another “overwhelming success,” drawing about 300 show vehicles and more than 3,000 spectators. The benefit event was coordinated by the Board of the Metro East Division of The Dallas […]

Meet Chewy, before and after

Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week >Meet our newest contestant in our Makeover of the Month competition. Chewy got his name because he looked like Chewbacca right after he was rescued from the Dallas animal shelter. One short grooming session later, he’s a new dog. But Chewy isn’t going to let a fancy new […]

165-lb therapy dog paddles Lake Ray Hubbard for a cure

165-lb therapy dog paddles Lake Ray Hubbard for a cure

Quinn has already raised more than $10,000 for Swim Across America  (Lake Ray Hubbard) May 29, 2013 – It’s not easy transporting a 165-pound dog around town, let alone one that is sopping wet from taking a dip in nearby White Rock Lake. But for Peggy Walker, the owner and handler of Quinn, a 5-year-old leonberger […]

Catch the buzz: Rockwall Yellowjacket Spring Swarm May 30

First place winner in Craziest Fan Contest gets Free Rangers tickets (ROCKWALL ISD-May 22, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Booster Club is hosting Spring Swarm, the annual spring football game to introduce the 2013 Rockwall Yellowjacket Football team. The game will be at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium on Thursday, May 30.  The JV game […]

New face at the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce

New face at the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce

(Rockwall) May 28, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Laura Singleton Tate as the newest member of the Chamber staff. A graduate of Texas A&M University and a 5th generation Rockwall-ite, Laura will be responsible for the newly created Administrative Assistance role within the Chamber.  This position will support the Chamber’s membership database, […]

Students get sneak peek at Billie Stevenson Elementary

Students get sneak peek at Billie Stevenson Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) May 28, 2013 – Future students of Billie Stevenson Elementary were treated to a sneak peek, behind-the- scenes look at the construction site of Rockwall ISD’s new elementary school. Principal Mike Pitcher invited current fifth grade students at Celia Hays Elementary who are zoned to attend Stevenson next year, to experience the makings of […]