Friday Study Club learns about glass sculptures coming to Arboretum

Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, Friday Study Club, organized in 1919, met recently in the home of Carolyn Duckworth. The program was presented by Margaret Duncan, a volunteer at the Dallas Arboretum since 2004.  Duncan shared detailed information about glass artist, Chihuly, who will fill the 66 acre garden at the Arboretum with his iconic sculptures […]

Cullins Lake Pointe fifth graders ‘adopt a pilot’

(Rockwall ISD) This month, Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary fifth graders have participated in the Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program. Their pilot, Kevin Watts, visited each fifth grade class several times during March. Watts related concepts of flight and aviation to the subjects that they study in school. He also shared with them his Air Force […]

En Fuego now open in Frisco Square

Frisco Square welcomed En Feugo Tobacco Shop, the upscale premium cigar store, when it officially opened Friday, March 23, at 6142 Frisco Square Blvd. En Fuego offers the finest cigar and tobacco products on the market, giving patrons a cozy, relaxing environment to enjoy themselves. Most importantly, patrons should also expect paralleled customer service in […]

Rockwall Youth Fair underway

Celebrating Time Treasured Opportunities for Youth March 21-24 marks the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair at the RISD Agriculture Complex located on Riding Club Road. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills of the youth of the community by conducting clinics, training demonstrations, shows and […]

SSO Day promises many community service opportunities

(Rockwall ISD) Last year, more than 1,500 participants crowded in the stadium to participate in the inaugural Students Serving Others Day, a community-service event. Sixty site-based service projects were held throughout the community that allowed older students to lend a helping hand. This year, the Rockwall Independent School District invites you to the 2nd annual […]

Rockwall Ministerial Alliance to meet

The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, March 28 in the Helping Hands conference room.  Please pick up a brown bag lunch.  Drinks and desserts will be provided. Guest speaker will be Brad Davison of the Toyota Triathlon, held the morning of the first Sunday of October.  He will inform us of the […]

Cullins Lake Pointe counselor bids farewell, accepts position in San Antonio

(Rockwall ISD) Counselor Gloria Hill recently enjoyed a farewell reception at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School where she has served for the past 18 years. Gloria accepted a counselor position at Olympia Elementary School in Juddson ISD in San Antonio. She and her husband will be moving closer to several family members who currently live […]

Meet Jeanie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jeanie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

If you’ve been dreaming of Jeanie, she’s here to make your wish come true. This adorable three-year-old is here to please you. One wiggle of her nose or one waggle of her tail will cure whatever ails you. Jeanie’s happy to sit in your lap, cuddle up next to you or stand there and look […]