GED tutors of English and writing needed

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) The Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Program has a need for Thursday evening GED tutors of English and writing from 6-8pm.  Training will be provided. Tutors will help with essay writing and extended response answers.   No qualifications are necessary except a willingness to help, patience and proficiency in English.  […]

Springer PTA hosts rockin’ Rock-a-thon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class at Ouida Springer Elementary won the PTA’s 3rd Annual Rock-A-Thon on Friday, October 30.  The class won first place overall by collecting over $2,600 in donations for their school. They also had two top 3 winners that collected the most donations in their entire school. Second place […]

Call for race participants! Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015)  Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run on Saturday, November 7 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Bring the kids for the Fun Run and, whether you’re a dedicated runner or want to walk the distance of the […]

Voters Approve Rockwall ISD Bond Referendum

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) By a margin of 65% – 35%, yesterday voters approved the $256,820,000 Rockwall ISD bond referendum. The bond package was developed by a facilities committee comprised of parents, grandparents, teachers and business leaders from across the school district. For more information about the capital and maintenance projects included in […]

Rockwall Chamber unveils Executive Women’s Alliance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 2, 2015) This fall marked the successful kick-off of an exciting new committee for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Women’s Alliance has been established to align and connect professional women in business and community. The charter membership was developed through nominations of women that have served others throughout […]

Public welcome as Rockwall County Republican Women host special guests in honor of veterans

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 2, 2015) The public is welcome as the Rockwall County Republican Women honor our veterans at their monthly meeting on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Harry Myers Community Center. Guest speakers will be  North Texas Director of Concerned Veterans of America (Iraq/Afghanistan Vet) and Purple Heart Recipient Ben Rangel and the […]

City of Rockwall shares NTMWD Seasonal Watering Notice

(October 29, 2015) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) remind consumers that lawns in North Texas require very little to no supplemental watering during the fall and winter months, according to experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) in Dallas. “Usually in September of each year, lawns begin to go dormant,” […]