Phoenix Martial Arts students earn black belts

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The recent black belt testing at Phoenix Martial Arts in Rockwall resulted in six promotions. Congratulations to (front row, from left) Gabriel and Aaron Colmenares (1st Dan), Sabrina Smith (2nd Dan); (back row, from left) Terence Smith and Tim Layendecker (3rd Dan), Roberto (Bob) Celii (4th Dan, Master). Allen Smith […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers recently selected Alyssa Henry as the “Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” and Chris Glover as the “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month.” Alyssa, a 10th grade member of the Varsity Softball Team was nominated by Coach Shadie Acosta and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. During […]

Lake Pointe Urgent Care joins MedPost, new national network of Urgent Care Centers

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (MAY 21, 2014) Lake Pointe Urgent Care, located in Rockwall now has a new name: MedPost Urgent Care. While continuing its partnership with Lake Pointe Medical Center, the clinic becomes part of a new and growing national network of urgent care centers launched by Tenet Healthcare to provide high-quality, efficient and convenient health […]

Rockwall’s Spring Swarm Thursday

ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2014) The Rockwall High School football team and Jacket Backers Booster Club have teamed up with Meador Auto to kick off this year’s Spring Swarm, the annual spring football game that introduces the 2014 Rockwall Yellowjackets and concludes their annual food drive for Helping Hands. This much-anticipated community event will be […]

Meet Boo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Boo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Boo. That’s not meant to scare you. Boo isn’t afraid of anything. In fact – rare for a chihuahua – she’s incredibly outgoing and friendly. She recently turned a year old, so her exuberant puppy days are behind her. She’s more than ready to be your loving family companion. She’s the […]

Pullen fifth graders collecting donations for ‘Military Mission’

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Pullen Elementary fifth graders are busy writing letters and collecting items for care packages for U.S. troops in conjunction with Airborne Angel Cadets, an Irving-based nonprofit organization. Students in other grade levels, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to help by donating care package items. “We finished […]

Williams Middle School presents girls athletic awards

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Several Williams Middle School girls were honored with athletic awards on May 15. The Wildcat of the Year  Award is given to an athlete who plays more than three or more sports during the school year and exemplifies a model student and athlete who maintains with excellence  the delicate balance […]

New leadership team for Friends of Rockwall County Library

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Officers for the 2014-2015 year were installed at the May 13th meeting of Friends of Rockwall County Library.  At the helm will be President Debbie Daniels, and Gloria Bishop was sworn in as President-Elect. Other officers include Darlene Bealmear and Becky Achenbach, co-VPs for Programs; Jane Buie and Pat Calhoun, […]

Global Art & Giving Auction benefting Boys & Girls Club Saturday

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014)  Don’t miss Art Squared, the Global Art & Giving Auction, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Artists’ Gallery on the Square, 102 S. Goliad St. (3rd floor art gallery). All proceeds from the Juried Art Show and Silent Auction will benefit The Art Room of the Boys […]

Summer Camp at Throwaway Ponies

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Throwaway Ponies, located at 2368 E. FM 552, ill offer Summer Camp the weeks of June 9, 16 & 23 (Monday through Friday) for boys and girls ages 6 to 15. Activities will include horseback riding and field trips. Lunch is included. Times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through […]