Justice Nancy Beaty inducted into College of Justice Court Judges

(Rockwall County) October 27, 2012 – The Honorable Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 of Rockwall County was recently inducted into the Texas Justice Court Judges Association College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Nancy Beaty was […]

East Trinity Lodge to host blood drive benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

(Rockwall) October 26, 2012 –  East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 will host a blood drive Saturday, November 3, benefiting patients of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. The community is encouraged to drop by  between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. when Carter BloodCare will be onsite to collect blood donations. The Lodge is located at 104 S. Goliad […]

Local resident in running to perform at Jingle Bell Ball with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber

Cast your vote for Travis McClung October 26, 2012 – Rockwall-Heath’s very own Travis McClung has been placed by producers in an online competition called Z100’s Hometown Hero of New York City. The winner with the most votes will perform at Z100’s “JingleBall 2012,” along with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, The Wanted, and others. To vote […]

Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor Saturday

(Rockwall) October 3, 2012 – Have a ghoulish good time Saturday, October 27 at The Harbor with carnival games, bounce houses, music, entertainment and a costume contest. The spookiness begins at 6 p.m. To share your news and events, email .  

Dobbs ‘nerds’ are drug-free

(Rockwall ISD) October 26, 2012 – Culminating a week of celebrating being drug-free with the Red Ribbon campaign,  Dobbs Elementary students dressed up as nerds for “Nerd Day.” Dobbs fifth grade teacher Jay Fisher joined in the fun by dressing up, too! Standing with him are third grade “nerds” (from left) Ryan Manning, Jillian Maggio, Hanna […]

Chamber welcomes Free from Baggage

(Rowlett) October 25, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Free From Baggage Counseling with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 23. Kimberly Rumczikas has a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Valparaiso University in Indiana and a Masters in Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago-Jane Addams College of […]

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Blessing of the Pets at First Christian Church October 4, 2012 – Dress up your pets for Halloween!  Bring them to First Christian Church Rockwall for a Blessing of the Pets, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27. As usual, please bring a sack of pet food or a monetary donation for the Rockwall Animal […]

Rockwall selected as host site for Kiwanis convention

Rockwall selected as host site for Kiwanis convention

(Rockwall) October 25, 2012 – Members of the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club are busy preparing for the arrival of more than 800 fellow Kiwanians, who will converge upon the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard next summer for the 95th Annual Texas/Oklahoma District Convention of Kiwanis International. This is the second year that Rockwall has been […]

Eleven-year-old Rockwall girl named to Olympic Development Soccer Team

Eleven-year-old Rockwall girl named to Olympic Development Soccer Team

(Rockwall) October 24, 2012 – Eleven-year-old Gretta Sonnen of Rockwall was recently selected to the North Texas Olympic Development Soccer Team – an honor she earned after a very challenging, three-part tryout with more than 300 of the best female soccer players in her age bracket from across North Texas. The Hartman Elementary sixth grader has been […]