Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas Celebration includes parade, tree lighting, downtown festivities

Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas Celebration includes parade, tree lighting, downtown festivities

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) Enjoy a full slate of holiday happenings from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5 in historic downtown Rockwall as all of your favorite community events are combined for a one-day family celebration. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with the annual Kiwanis Christmas parade, followed by photos with […]

Rockwall Art League members enjoy Jay Bailey demo

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall Art League hosted its monthly membership meeting and demo October 28 at Harry Myers Park Community Center. Thirty seven people were treated to an informative, entertaining and outstanding demo by Jay Bailey.  Jay lives in Dallas and has his studio in the Continental Gin Building in Deep […]

Cullins-Lake Pointe students learn from high school visitors

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) Rockwall High School Principal Dr. Courtney Gober recently visited 5th and 6th grade students at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, to share the importance of good study habits now and how that will affect them when they get into high school and in turn their futures. Dr. Gober brought several high […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting celebrating Guaranty Bank & Trust

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of Guaranty Bank & Trust located at 2255 Ridge Rd #150. The event included live music, catering provided by Chef Cassy’s Creations, Cowboys tickets and a Yeti cooler give away. “Thank you to the […]

Rain doesn’t dampen Nebbie Williams Walk-A-Thon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Rain did not slow down the Nebbie nation at the school’s annual Walk-A-Thon last Friday, Oct 30. The kids had a blast following some of the Rockwall High School drum line, cheerleaders, drill team, and basketball players around the school to kick off the day and show their class spirit. Each grade […]

GED tutors of English and writing needed

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) The Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Program has a need for Thursday evening GED tutors of English and writing from 6-8pm.  Training will be provided. Tutors will help with essay writing and extended response answers.   No qualifications are necessary except a willingness to help, patience and proficiency in English.  […]

Springer PTA hosts rockin’ Rock-a-thon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class at Ouida Springer Elementary won the PTA’s 3rd Annual Rock-A-Thon on Friday, October 30.  The class won first place overall by collecting over $2,600 in donations for their school. They also had two top 3 winners that collected the most donations in their entire school. Second place […]

Call for race participants! Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015)  Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run on Saturday, November 7 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Bring the kids for the Fun Run and, whether you’re a dedicated runner or want to walk the distance of the […]

Voters Approve Rockwall ISD Bond Referendum

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) By a margin of 65% – 35%, yesterday voters approved the $256,820,000 Rockwall ISD bond referendum. The bond package was developed by a facilities committee comprised of parents, grandparents, teachers and business leaders from across the school district. For more information about the capital and maintenance projects included in […]