(ROCKWALL ISD – October 28, 2013) Rockwall High School Senior Whitnee Bomkamp recently auditioned for the 2013 Golden Voices of America Competition. Golden Voices of America is an international voice competition hosted by American Fine Arts Festival (AFAF). This competition is for vocalists of all nationalities from around the globe who desire to challenge themselves […]
(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the new location of Juvanew Medspa in Rockwall. After almost five years at the Rockwall Harbor, Juvanew MedSpa’s newly renovated, luxurious and large medical spa opened October 1st, just about one mile from our previous location. Owner Terry […]
(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) As part of the PTA Arts in Education program, Miss Texas 2013 and Top 10 Miss America finalist, Ivana Hall, came and spoke to grades K-6 at Hartman Elementary. She spoke to the children about setting goals and following the Golden Rules of Respect: respect yourself, respect others, and respect your […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 21, 2013) Join the community in honoring our local heroes at a Veterans Day Program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 11 at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial (located at the Rockwall County Government Center). County Judge Jerry Hogan will serve as Master of Ceremonies, honoring WWII veterans. The keynote speaker […]
If they sell 1,000 tickets, they perform on the ice! (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band is hosting a citywide, community fundraiser night on Tuesday, December 17, when the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Orange Wave Band will perform at the Dallas Stars game as part […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (October 26, 2013) Congratulations to ROSE BUTLER (75087) who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and won a family 4-pack to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT… Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) Moving can be stressful for everyone, but older adults often have challenges that can complicate relocation. A Senior Real Estate Specialist can help older adults and their families navigate through the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that are unique to them. Karen Straughan is an SRES with Coldwell […]
Editor’s Note: For more than 30 years, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall has been helping to shape the lives of many in the local community. With a mission to “put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” the Y focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – […]
(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) A Goliath Catfish has been spotted in Rockwall. Not a mysterious Chernobyl-grown, bottom feeder or a freakishly big Flathead, but the young adult novel penned by Rockwall teacher and coach, Scott Gill. Goliath Catfish is set in 1940’sMemphis and tells the story of Albert McClune, a big kid who longs to restore his […]