Iron Chef Challenge cooks up fun to help Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club kids

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The participants of the 2014 Iron Chef Challenge fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County donned their chef toques and aprons (and thinking caps at that) to serve up a smorgasbord of delicious dishes and crazy fun skits this past weekend. This year’s competitive and entertaining […]

Springer second graders have the world in their hands

ROCKWALL, TX (October 23, 2014) As part of second grade social studies unit on landforms and bodies of water, Springer Elementary students studied the seven continents and Earth’s oceans.  After learning about and locating the continents and oceans on maps, the second graders enjoyed creating their own paper mache globes. What a creative way to learn about […]

Justice of the Peace Nancy Beaty earns ‘Scholar Member’ distinction

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The Honorable Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 of Rockwall County, was recently inducted as a “Scholar Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated […]

Helping Hands, Fulton School team up for technology, community

Helping Hands, Fulton School team up for technology, community

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 23, 2014) Helping Hands of Rockwall County partnered with Fulton School parents, students and staff and raised $22,000 during the walkathon event at the school campus on Sept. 15. With the partnership, Fulton donated 25 percent of the funds ($5,500) to Helping Hands. Around 130 Fulton students ages 3-18 walked anywhere from […]

Rockwall Newcomers to welcome dancer Kathleen Cunningham

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends Club will welcome Kathleen Cunningham, speaker, reviewer and professional dancer, who will present a program on Fred Astaire and his sister, Adele. The program begins at 10 a.m. at Occasions at Stone River in Royce City. Please make a reservation […]

Expert panel addresses Rockwall area parents, teens on substance abuse

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 22, 2014) Local parents and students were treated to a wealth of informative and thought-provoking material regarding teen drug/alcohol abuse during the Community Forum held at the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday night. The forum, entitled “Keeping Our Kids Safe from Drugs and Alcohol,” included presentations from six panelists from […]

Dodie’s at The Harbor to host Rockwall YMCA Leadership Mingle

Now booking holiday parties, catering services ROCKWALL, TX (October 22, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is proud to host the 2015 Annual Campaign Leadership Mingle for the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall on Tuesday, October 28. This is an opportunity for YMCA leadership to relax and connect while enjoying chef-inspired cuisine served up by Rockwall’s […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Central Pain Management

ROCKWALL, TX (October 22, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Central Pain Management in Rockwall. Dr. Erin Z. Silav is excited to announce the grand opening of her new facility at 3013 Ridge Road. Dr Silav has been treating patients in Rockwall since 2008, specializing in the complete care of […]

Mystery kitty’s enchanting story seeks magical ending

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 21, 2014) Michelle is a master of disguise. She’s a grey tabby who doesn’t fit the stereotype of the kitty who’ll haunt your Halloween dreams. Yet no one can figure out her true nature, because she’s shrouded in a veil of mystery. With true magical powers, Michelle can conjure all this mystery without […]