Superhero 5k to benefit neglected, abused children in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

(Rockwall/Kaufman Counties – October 31, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 2 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall.  The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K run / walk; and children’s […]

Cullins Lake-Pointe third graders are top donors in KC Club Helping Hands Food Drive

Cullins Lake-Pointe third graders are top donors in KC Club Helping Hands Food Drive

(ROCKWALL ISD – October 30, 2013) Mrs. Thompson’s third grade class at Doris Cullins Lake-Pointe Elementary brought the most canned food for the KC Club Helping Hands Food Drive. They brought 133 cans and won a snow cone party. Submitted by Kristie Leavell. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach […]

Nebbie Williams Elementary continues record fundraising streak

Nebbie Williams Elementary continues record fundraising streak

(ROCKWALL ISD – October 30, 2013) Nebbie Williams Elementary PTA hosted its annual Walk-a-Thon on Friday, October 25th.  This is Nebbie’s only school-wide fundraiser benefiting the school directly.  Because of school-wide student participation and the generous donors and sponsors, Nebbie PTA again raised a record number of funds!  In fact, they raised $35,736!  These funds are put right back […]

Rockwall swimmers perform well at meet vs Frisco

Rockwall swimmers perform well at meet vs Frisco

(ROCKWALL – October 30, 2013) The Rockwall boys finished second and the girls finished third in the 8-school meet held at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center on Oct. 26. Participating schools included Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School, Frisco High School, Frisco Lone Star High School, Frisco Wakeland High School, Frisco Heritage High School, Frisco […]

Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics, Shenaniganz team up for giveaway

Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics, Shenaniganz team up for giveaway

(ROCKWALL – October 30, 2013) Dr. Bart Miller and the staff at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics are always coming up with new ways to make their patients smile – from summer beach towel giveaways to contests that award complete oral health care systems. Their latest contest is open to the community and will award a family […]

Volunteer tutors honored at Reading For Adults event

Volunteer tutors honored at Reading For Adults event

(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 30, 2013) This year, the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program has held 1,538 class meetings and impacted the lives of 655 students, thanks to efforts of 79 volunteers donating an amazing 7,833 3/4 hours. A Tutor Appreciation Event was held October 28 at the library, where volunteers were recognized […]

Triathlon equals economic success for Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Lifetime Triathlon held at The Harbor October 6 brought an estimated $419,000 to Rockwall – $14,500 of that in hotel/motel tax paid to the city and $7,500 in charitable donations. The annual event drew 1,247 athletes – 41 were competing professional tri-athletes along with 55 athletes from Rockwall and […]

Rockwall Chamber hits homerun with record-setting membership event

Rockwall Chamber hits homerun with record-setting membership event

(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently expanded its membership by an astounding 248 businesses in less than three days, putting it on the fast-track to achieving nearly 1,000 members. More than 130 business and community leaders came together October15 for a high-energy recruiting effort that spanned 2 ½ days […]