Free Senior Health Fair coming to Rowlett Community Center

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) The Rowlett Senior Advisory Board and the Rowlett Community Center are sponsoring a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon April 14 at the Rowlett  Community Center.  Admission is free. The event will include door prizes and free health screenings. Visit with over 30 vendors about their services including: […]

Swing Dance Spectacular to benefit Rockwall High Band

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) The Orange Wave Band Boosters will host the 2nd Annual Swing Dance Spectacular and Silent Auction from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 21 at the Rockwall High School Cafetorium. This fundraising event features music by the Rockwall High School Jazz Orchestra and RHS Jazz Band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. […]

Earth-Kind Rose Team earns Vice Chancellor’s Award

Todd Williams, Rockwall County, recognized alongside fellow Earth-Kind Rose Team members ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) The National Earth-Kind Rose Team has been honored with the Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Collaboration. The honor was presented last month during the 2015 Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence ceremony in College Station. […]

Rockwall Stingerette officers, elite team dancers take top awards

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14 2015) The Rockwall High School Stingerette officers and elite team ShowStoppers recently competed at the American Dance and Drill Team North Texas Regionals Contest, taking home the Sweepstakes and Gussie Nell Davis Award, Judges Award Lyrical, Judges Award Open, Judges Award Contemporary, Best Technique, Best Presentation, Best Precision and Best Choreography. […]

Call for Members: Helping Hands Community Circle seeks volunteers

Next meeting March 5th ROCKWALL COUNTY (Feb. 14, 2015) Want to get more involved in supporting your Rockwall community? Consider joining the Helping Hands Auxiliary group this year!   The time commitment is flexible, and volunteers are encouraged to join a committee and participate as they are able. The “Community Circle” is comprised of Rockwall […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Palio’s Pizza

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Palio’s Pizza Cafe, located at 2951 Ridge Road, #109 in Rockwall. Palio’s offers the best gourmet pizza, salads and pastas with a deep commitment to their products, environment and hospitality. Palio’s creates the perfect atmosphere – whether […]

Rotary presents Rockwall County DA Kenda Culpepper with Paul Harris Fellow Award

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) During a recent meeting of the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Rockwall County DA Kenda Culpepper was honored with the Paul Harris Fellow Award, “in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherence of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.” Presenting the award were Rockwall […]

Rockwall’s Household Hazardous Waste Day set for April 18

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 15, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]

Rockwall High’s Model United Nations Club earns RISD Diversity Leadership Award

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) Congratulations to the Rockwall High School Model U.N. Club.  They are the recipients of the 2014/15 RISD Diversity Leadership Award – Student/Student Group. Model U.N. is a relatively new group at RHS, but as such has consistently worked towards understanding from both micro and macro perspectives.  Rachel Shafer, a junior […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse offers theater workshop for those with Down syndrome, autism

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) Rockwall Community Playhouse is once again offering its STAR Players Spring Workshop. The 10-week STAR (Special Theater at Rockwall) program is offered to teens and adults 16 years and older with Down syndrome and autism. The focus will be on theatre basics, stage movement, auditions, stage makeup, improv and acting […]