US Open Triathlon, collegiate competition filled with ‘great energy’ in Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (October 17, 2014) Hundreds of residents and visitors to the city of Rockwall were at the Harbor bright and early last Sunday morning to cheer on the triathletes and participants of the U.S. Open Triathlon, hosted by the cities of Rockwall and Heath. The somewhat chilly morning gave way to mostly-clear skies […]

NCTCOG announces recommendations for Blacklands Corridor/Toll Road Project

October 17, 2014 – Staff at the North Central Texas Council of Governments have finalized a recommendation for the Mobility 2035 – 2014 Amendment, and they are not proposing to add the Blacklands toll road known as Northeast Gateway to the financially constrained Metropolitan Transportation Plan and associated air quality conformity analysis. Instead, staff are […]

Free, multi-club social run with guest athletes Nov 8

(October 17, 2014) Join ultra marathon runners Dr. Bill Andrews and Molly Sheridan at 7 a.m. Saturday, November 8 at Keeley Elementary School in Rowlett for a FREE social run sponsored by the Rockwall Running Club, Royse City Running Club, Rowlett Road Road Warriors, and Sache Running Club. There will be two different 5 mile loops. Both […]

Utley students to present Art Show & Silent Auction benefiting Wounded Warriors

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 16, 2014) The 8th grade students of Utley Middle School will host an art show & silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, to show appreciation for veterans wounded in combat. The theme of the art show, which will be held at the Artist’s Gallery on the Square, 102 S. […]

Nebbie kindergarteners fall for scarecrows

ROCKWALL, TX (October 16, 2014) Nebbie Williams Elementary kindergarteners recently celebrated their study of all things Fall by dressing up as scarecrows. This is always a fun day for the kindergarten classes and the older kids enjoy stopping by the classrooms to check out all the scarecrows. Pictured are (front row) Evan Schaffhauser, Ryan Nicholas; […]

Youth group prepares emergency food boxes for Rockwall County seniors

In case of emergency… ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 16, 2014) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints youth group recently prepared 260 emergency food boxes for Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Twice a year, the youth group gets together to assemble cardboard boxes and to pack up all manner of […]

Heath Hawk Orchestra students place in All Region Orchestra Auditions

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 16, 2014) Congratulations goes to the following Heath Hawk High School Orchestra students, who competed and placed in the All Region Orchestra Auditions last weekend. These students competed against students from Mesquite, Garland, and Richardson. These students are now eligible to advance to tape for State Orchestra at the end of October. […]

Honda Cars of Rockwall offers October promotion to benefit Cpl Michael Fox

Vets helping vets in Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (October 15, 2014) As a veteran of the United States Navy, Mike Chouteau, owner of Honda Cars of Rockwall, has a heart for veteran’s causes. Having served in the Navy for years, Mike says that he understands the struggles that veteran’s face, especially those seriously wounded. “Even when I need something […]