Madrigal Dinner Show Oct 26 at Williams Middle School

(Rockwall ISD) October 1, 2012 – Williams Middle School students will present a Madrigal Dinner Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 26 on the WMS Stage and cafeteria. “A Fool for your Love” is written by Jim and Jane Jeffries, directed by Dawn Andrews. The Jester starts off the dinner by incorporating a […]

Rockwall City news briefs

Council Approves New Budget / Adopts Tax Rate (Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – The City Council recently approved a $26.2 million budget for fiscal year 2012-2013, which begins on October 1, 2012.  The spending plan includes the addition of four police officers and two firefighters as well as an additional $150,000 for street maintenance and repairs. […]

Rockwall welcomes back Toyota US Open Triathlon

(Rockwall) September 27, 2012 – The Toyota US Open Triathlon, the final event of the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup, will take place from 7:15 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 7 at The Harbor on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall.  The event comprises a circular swim course starting and […]

Hat parade at Celia Hays Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) September 30, 2012 – Third graders in Mrs. Rhodes class at Celia Hays Elementary participated in a vocabulary hat parade to showcase newly learned vocabulary words. Photo shared by Susan Sisto, librarian at Celia Hays Elementary. To share your good news, events and photos, email .  

Rockwall city engineer retires

(Rockwall) September 29, 2012 – After 14 years as Rockwall City Engineer, Chuck Todd has retired, effective September 28.  Chuck joined the City of Rockwall in 1998.  During his tenure, Chuck has managed over $82 million in voter approved roadway improvements, many of which have had a dramatic effect on transportation in our hometown. The […]

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

(Rockwall) September 16, 2012 – Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch kicks off its 24th year with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 29. Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is a nonprofit all-volunteer community effort and benefits the Rockwall County Library and Council of Catholic Women or Our Lady of the Lake. Located at the […]