Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board Election

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2014) The 2015 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 9. Three year terms up for election are Place 1 presently held by Chris Cuny, Place 2 presently held by Russ Childers, Place 3 presently held by Linda Mitchell Duran. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours […]

Dennis Lewis Lays Foundation for Rockwall Mayoral Run

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Lewis filed for the office of Mayor of Rockwall last week with strong support from local citizens. “Clarissa and I are humbled by the hundreds, literally, of our friends, both old and new, who have expressed their commitment to my candidacy,” said Lewis.  “I am passionate […]

Heath Student Council ‘Pride Patrol’ recognizes Rickie Tuttle of Amy Parks-Heath Elementary

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) The Heath Student Council “Pride Patrol” recently traveled right around the corner to the elementary in closest proximity. Their mission: to recognize and celebrate Special Education Paraprofessional Rickie Tuttle. Pride Patrol Senior Ambassadors Annabelle Baker, Andrew Fisher, Mackenzie Long, Bailey Varner, Kenzie Woessner, Junior Britton Swanson, and Sophomore Grayson Smartt […]

Meet Bert, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) Meet Bert, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week. This happy, friendly little Chihuahua loves everyone he meets. He has an old leg injury that healed up crooked, so his leg looks a little different, but that doesn’t bother him at all. In fact, Bert and the folks at Rockwall […]

Sailing program teaches kids nautical know-how

Open House Feb. 21 at Rush Creek Yacht Club ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 2, 2014) Rush Creek Yacht Club invites kids from around Lake Ray Hubbard to come enjoy free food, drinks and sailboat rides during its Youth Sailing Open House on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Taking place at the RCYC […]

Grand Opening, Open House at Congressman Ratcliffe’s Rockwall office

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) City officials, community leaders and dozens of constituents were in attendance at the Grand Opening and Open House event for Congressman John Ratcliffe’s Rockwall Office on Friday, Jan. 3o. Congressman Ratcliffe was sworn in as a member of the 114th United States Congress on Jan. 6.  The Fourth Congressional District of […]

Magical night celebrates retiring Helping Hands Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 1. 2015) The Royse City Order of the Eastern Star has named Rudy Lynn Vetter at 308 Sandy Lane as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner for February. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their […]

Dance Force drill team dancers rock Cowboys Cheerleaders competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 1, 2015)Dance Force Studio in Rockwall took their five drill teams and two drill prep teams to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Nationals Dance Competition at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 24. The following teams were recognized as National Champion Winners, National Jacket Recipients and San Antonio Amazing! Finale Paid Bid Winners:  Firecrackers – […]

Rockwall County Republican Women to welcome Dallas DA Susan Hawk

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (February 1, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women will host their monthly meeting on Monday, February 9 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington.  Dinner will be served at 6:30. The guest speaker will be the newly elected Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk.  All Republicans are welcome to attend. Submitted by […]