Lone Star CASA participates in North Texas Giving Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Lone Star CASA, Inc. is participating in North Texas Giving Day.  NTGD is an annual fundraising event for non-profit organizations serving our area.  This Thursday, September 22, 2016, click on this link: northtexasgivingday.org/npo/lone-star-casa to make your donation to LONE STAR CASA.  The mission of Lone Star CASA is to […]

One Man’s Treasure provides ‘prayerful hand up’ to indigent, formerly incarcerated men

Special event at Toyota of Rockwall Sept 22 for North Texas Giving Day (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) As a part of North Texas Giving Day this Thursday, September 22, One Man’s Treasure’s Executive Director, Annette Jenkins, will be on hand at Toyota of Rockwall from 9 am to 4 pm to share information about […]

Meet the Candidates at Rockwall County Bar Association Town Hall Debate

Gloria Campos to moderate as November 2016 candidates debate the issues (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) As part of its dedication to the community, the Rockwall County Bar Association presents the 2016 Candidates’ Forum. Nearly a dozen candidates seeking public office in the general election this November will gather at the Rockwall County Courthouse to […]

College Week takes Williams Middle School by storm

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) During the week of September 12 – 16, students and faculty at Williams Middle School recognized the importance of starting NOW to think about future college plans. Activities on campus ranged from wearing your favorite college t-shirts and hats all the way to acknowledging their education from elementary school […]

Story time with Nebbie’s School Resource Officer

Story time with Nebbie’s School Resource Officer

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Officer Curtis Bennett came in and read to students at Nebbie Williams Elementary School on Tuesday, September 20.  He is a 23 year veteran of Texas police departments, with 13 years here in Rockwall.  He has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Nebbie for the last two years […]

Meet Frankie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Frankie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) Meet Frankie! This fun loving terrier mix is around 8 months old and just as happy as he can be. Frankie enjoys being around other dogs and takes pride in his speediness. He is an adorable, spunky, energetic boy that is sure to bring a smile to your face. […]

Black Star Sport Horses announces fall events

Black Star Sport Horses announces fall events

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses has announced the schedule for the 2016 Fall Series and a few special events: two international breed judging event and the beloved Tejas Carriage Association Trials in November. The Fall Series of schooling shows allow horse-lovers to enjoy […]

College and Career Day brings opportunities to students at Quest Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Early release days across Rockwall ISD mean an afternoon of fun. However, early release days mean something special for Quest Academy students. On early release days, presenters come into the classrooms from various colleges and professions to share what opportunities are available upon graduation. “A lot of these kids […]

Rockwall High School student named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School Senior, was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Approximately 1.6 million students across the country took the qualifying test and only 16,000 qualified for this high honor, placing Jamie in the top 1% of all students in the nation. “We are very proud […]