Black Star Sport Horses to Host Carriage Event November 3-4

Black Star Sport Horses to Host Carriage Event November 3-4

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 1, 2018) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses invites spectators to the farm to enjoy horse-drawn carriages on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3-4, 2018 at the Tejas Carriage Association Combined Driving Event & Horse Driving Trial. Competitors from coast to coast will be in town for […]

Free Fitness Club Keeps Pullen Elementary Panthers on the Run

Free Fitness Club Keeps Pullen Elementary Panthers on the Run

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) On Friday mornings before school, Pullen Elementary students and their parents pack the track for some fitness, friendship and family fun with the Pullen Panthers Running Club. For the 2018-2019 school year, Pullen Elementary received a $3,500 grant from Marathon Kids and Nike to help create a Running Club […]

Rockwall Police Department Honors Longest Serving Officer

Rockwall Police Department Honors Longest Serving Officer

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 31, 2018) The Rockwall Police Department celebrated the retirement of the longest tenured officer in its history with a ceremony at the Center yesterday. The event marked the official retirement of Sergeant Jeff Welch, who spent 35 years on the force in Rockwall. “Being a part of the police department family […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation to host Trailblazer Benefit & Bonfire Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) Join the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation for their Trailblazer Benefit and Bonfire to celebrate 15 years of supporting RISD students and educators. The celebration is Saturday, November 3rd at Summerfield at Tate Farms beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first-ever “Trailblazer Award” will be presented to a community member who exemplifies […]

Project Linus, Community Quilters Provide Handmade Blankets to Kids in Need

Project Linus, Community Quilters Provide Handmade Blankets to Kids in Need

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) A local chapter of national nonprofit Project Linus is offering the community a chance to make a difference in a child’s life through the art of quilting. Since 2007, Project Linus and a group of local quilters known as Community Quilters have teamed up to provide 500 handmade blankets […]

Join the City of Rockwall for the Mappiest Day of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) On Wednesday, November 14, the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will host its 5th Annual GIS Day event. GIS Day is an international event that showcases how GIS is used and what the technology offers. It also coincides with National Geography Awareness Week, a geographic literacy initiative sponsored […]

Remembrance Day Ceremony in Terrell Honors RAF Cadets Killed During World War II

(TERRELL, TX – Oct. 29, 2018) – The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony is set for 3 pm Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Oakland Memorial Park, 117 Bradshaw Street, followed by a Heritage Tea at the Museum, 119 Silent Wings Boulevard. The Remembrance Day ceremony honors 20 British cadets […]

Rockwall ISD Holds Dedication Ceremony for Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2013) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, attended by students, parents, staff, alumni, Rockwall ISD namesakes, government officials and community members. It is a 151,460 square foot facility that houses 11 career & technical programs and more than 5,000 students walk […]

Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band Heading to State Contest

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2018) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Contest after two spectacular performances in prelims and finals at the Area C Marching Contest. The group will travel to San Antonio this Sunday and perform in prelims at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, […]

Rockwall County Library Offers Free Fun for the Whole Family

Rockwall County Library Offers Free Fun for the Whole Family

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) If you’re looking to get creative and have some fun with the family, head to the Rockwall County Library. The library offers tons of free programs featuring interactive storytime, crafts, music and adventures the whole family can enjoy together. Pajama Storytime (English and Spanish) What could be better than […]