Golf tournament Sunday benefiting Superkatz

ROCKWALL/WYLIE, TX (May 22, 2014) Cheer Athletics Superkatz, a competitive special needs team, will host a golf tournament Sunday, May 25 at Woodbridge Golf Club in Wylie. Funds raised from this event will help make dreams come to true for these athletes. Additional golfers are needed. Registration is at 11:45 a.m. The 4 person scramble begins […]

Yakety yak, don’t talk back…

(May 22, 2014) “You can’t talk to me that way, young man!” As the words came out of her mouth, Jane realized she was falling into the same trap…again.  But how much can one take of, “You can’t make me!” The trap?  You can’t get rid of disrespect with disrespect.  You have to use respect […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Kwik Dry Clean

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Kwik Dry Clean Supercenter with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Kwik Dry Clean Supercenter is dedicated to providing quality and affordable dry cleaning and laundry services in Rockwall. They use the utmost care when cleaning and pressing garments. Customer satisfaction is […]

Faith & Grief Ministries Workshop begins June 12

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) In the aftermath of a loved one’s death, family members left on the bewildering journey of grief are often experience fatigue,  emotional upheaval, and meaningful questions about life and faith.  Faith & Grief Ministries offers a 6-week workshop that provides a safe venue to wrestle with the dynamics of grief and to […]

Dirty Rock Sprint Triathlon returns to benefit Rockwall YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) Save the date and register early.  The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will present its 5th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Rockwall’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon in Rockwall County, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Produced by Playtri  Racing, this year’s event is expected to draw 250 […]

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 […]