Meet Marshmallow, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 16, 2016) Marshmallow is just as sweet as her name implies. She is a calm and loving girl who wants nothing more than a soft spot to lay on and a gentle hand to nuzzle. She enjoys belly rubs and wants to be by her human’s side. Marshmallow has been spayed, […]

Congressman John Ratcliffe to speak at Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon Oct. 19

Congressman John Ratcliffe to speak at Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon Oct. 19

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 14, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its October Partnership Luncheon, taking place at Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall 1111 E. Yellowjacket Ln, Ste 202, on Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and featuring Congressman John Ratcliffe. Congressman Ratcliffe will be giving an informative update on […]

Spirit Night at Culver’s to benefit Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids campaign

Spirit Night at Culver’s to benefit Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids campaign

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 14, 2016) Culver’s Rockwall on Ridge Rd. will host Spirit Night on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. The proceeds from Spirit Night will benefit the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club in their annual Coats for Kids campaign. Each year the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary provides winter coats for Rockwall ISD children who […]

Rep. Ratcliffe hosts Emergency Management Summit

Rep. Ratcliffe hosts Emergency Management Summit

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) The Office of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted the first-ever Emergency Management Summit this week to help emergency management professionals in Texas’ 4th District prepare for major weather disasters requiring federal assistance. Local emergency managers and county fire marshals from across all 18 counties in Ratcliffe’s district were invited […]

Utley, Cain Middle School band students prep for All-District Honor Band audition

Utley, Cain Middle School band students prep for All-District Honor Band audition

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) Nearly 100 band students from both Utley and Cain Middle Schools came together to learn from professional performers and teachers this past Saturday in preparation for the upcoming Rockwall ISD Middle School All-District Honor Band audition in November. “Can you sing the tune?” asked trumpet master class teacher Keith […]

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

Rockwall JP Mark Russo seeks second term in November election

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016) Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Mark Russo is on the Republican ballot for the Nov. 8 election. “It’s my goal to continue to run a consistent court while utilizing cost effective emerging technologies and by allowing for more court access online,” said the 40-year-old Russo. “It has […]

Springer Elementary receives makeover with “Lowe’s Hero” project

Springer Elementary receives makeover with “Lowe’s Hero” project

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 13, 2016)  Several volunteers from Lowe’s worked over the weekend to give Springer Elementary a face lift.  Springer was chosen for a “Lowe’s Hero” project, and Lowe’s employees volunteered on Saturday to help improve the lounge and outside garden area.  Ben Hardwick, parent of Caleb, Matthew and William, and husband of […]

Women In Need vigil recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall

Women In Need vigil recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 11, 2016) While pink apparel can be seen almost everywhere this month in recognition of breast cancer awareness, Women In Need (WIN) invited everyone last week to don another color for another important cause. On an early rainy Friday morning, WIN handed out purple ribbons and recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month in […]

RHS cross country teams win big at annual Sting meet

RHS cross country teams win big at annual Sting meet

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 11, 2016) Rockwall High School saw its varsity boys and girls teams earn first place in the annual Sting meet on Saturday, Oct. 8. Eight schools participated in the meet, which included about 250 runners. Leading off  for varsity girls was Kaitlyn Stark in 1st place with a time of 20:42, […]

In The Pink Luncheon shares powerful stories about breast cancer

In The Pink Luncheon shares powerful stories about breast cancer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 10, 2016) Baylor, Scott and White-Lake Pointe welcomed Surgical Breast Specialist Dr. Amy Eastman and Business Coach Trey Finley as guest speakers at the 7th Annual In The Pink Luncheon recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Trey Finley – president and head coach […]