Women’s League to host ‘Waltz Across Texas’ charity ball

Women’s League to host ‘Waltz Across Texas’ charity ball

(Rockwall) Rockwall Women’s League will host its annual charity ball, “Waltz Across Texas,” from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Black Star Farm, located between Highway 205 and Horizon Road on Highway 549 in Rockwall. The event will include a Texas-sized feast by Eddie Deen, boot scootin’ music by the Breckenridge Band and Jolie Holliday and Friends, and a […]

Earth Science at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders are using the Proscope microscope and iPad to magnify and compare soil samples taken from the Rockwall area. Pictured are Arian  Mehdizadegan (left) and Ethan Spearman from Beverly Dobb’s third grade class. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your news and events, email .

Dads sign commitment to love, coach, model, encourage their kids

(Rockwall ISD) Celia Hays Elementary dads sent a message of commitment to their children. They held an event where 150 dads, representing 285 students, came and listened to an inspirational message from Coach Scott Smith of Rockwall ISD about being a great father. Dads connected with each other and at the end of the night signed […]

Lake Pointe launches system to improve heart attack patient outcomes

Web-based LIFENET® System utilizes emergent patient data to help reduce time to treatment in the Lake Ray Hubbard Community (Rowlett) Feb. 27, 2012 – Lake Pointe Health Network today announced they have launched a new system to help improve heart attack patient outcomes.  The LIFENET System, from Physio-Control, Inc., offers emergency medical services and hospital […]

Jaguars jump rope to the tune of more than $10,000

(Rockwall ISD) Dorris A. Jones Elementary PE students ended their heart study unit by showcasing jump rope routines and holding a Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event. Students raised $10,528.88 for the American Heart Association. Jones’ Jump Rope Contest winners, shown with Assistant Principal Ruth Johnson and PE teacher Jennifer Holton, are (from left) Manning […]

Meet Leon, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Leon, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Watching the Academy Awards didn’t faze Leon. He’s not intimidated by those Hollywood hunks. He doesn’t have a big ego, because he doesn’t seem to realize he’s one of the most striking-looking dogs around. As a special feature, he’s extremely intelligent and friendly. He acts like any regular dog. We’re just hoping his superstar good […]

Chamber welcomes Elite Print Management

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Elite Print Management, LLC  with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 23. Elite Print Management, LLC, located at 208 W. Rusk St., Suite B in Rockwall, specializes in printers, printing Supplies, and print management. Their business is to save you money… every page, every time. Elite Print […]

Easter tradition: Heart of Heath 5K Run/Walk, April 7

Easter tradition: Heart of Heath 5K Run/Walk, April 7

The City of Heath invites you to start Easter weekend off at the 2012 Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 7. The family-friendly event is open to all ages and athletic abilities ranging from the casual walker or baby jogger to the elite runner. The fun begins rain or shine at 8:30 a.m. […]

Basketball tourney honors memory of Rockwall student

Basketball tourney honors memory of Rockwall student

Enjoy a day of hoops, celebrate the life of Cameron Echols The 6th Annual Cameron Echols Memorial Basketball Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 25. Games will be played at the Rockwall YMCA, Williams Middle School and the Rockwall ISD Administration Building. The tournament honors the memory of Cameron Echols, a 13-year-old Rockwall student and athlete […]