Rockwall ISD’s multi-cultural event celebrates diversity

Rockwall ISD’s multi-cultural event celebrates diversity

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) The Rockwall Independent School District celebrated the many unique cultural backgrounds that have meshed the school district into one diverse and unified family during its 5th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration event at the Rockwall-Heath High school Performing Arts Center earlier this month. Rockwall ISD first began five years ago in an […]

Program at Rockwall library to address national defense, education, economic growth

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rockwall coach shaves head with heart

Rockwall coach shaves head with heart

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) Springer Elementary participated, once again, in Jump Rope For Heart to raise money for the American Heart Association. Springer had a goal of $7,000, and raised more than $9,800. Coach Steve Kelly promised to get a heart shaved in the back of his head if the goal was reached. Sofia […]

Fill up with Compressed Natural Gas for 99 cents in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (February 12, 2015) The Love’s Travel Stop in Rockwall is now dispensing compressed natural gas (CNG) for passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks. To celebrate the openings of a handful of new CNG facilities and the availability of Love’s CNG in each market of the Texas Triangle between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, CNG will […]

FREE Healthy Hearts Rock lunch program Feb 19

FREE Healthy Hearts Rock lunch program Feb 19

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host its Annual Healthy Hearts Rock Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Medical Office Building, located next door to the hospital at 3142 Horizon Road, Suite 204. This popular event held during Heart Month is FREE and will address diet […]

Rockwall-based nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping formerly incarcerated men

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet recently celebrated ten years of positively impacting the lives of formerly incarcerated men, during its annual Mardi Gras Volunteer Appreciation Get-together. The event honored the hardworking volunteers of the faith-based 501(c)3 organization who dedicate their time each year helping to provide clothing for formerly incarcerated […]