Williams Elementary students audition for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

Williams Elementary students audition for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Nebbie Williams Elementary School had three 6th grade Orchestra students, under the leadership of Shari Allison, audition for the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 6, 2018.  They auditioned against over 100 other students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout the district.  Wesley Nelson placed 16th in […]

Illustrator AG Ford visits Jones Elementary

Illustrator AG Ford visits Jones Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) The Jones Elementary PTA recently sponsored a visit from AG Ford, a New York Times Bestselling Illustrator.  Mr. Ford spoke to all of the students during two fun-filled and informative sessions. Ms. Loya, the library media specialist, prepared the students for the visit by giving the students information about […]

Rockwall High School robotics team student officers attend National Advocacy Conference

Rockwall High School robotics team student officers attend National Advocacy Conference

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Student officers of the Rockwall High School robotics team, the Full Metal Jackets, recently flew to Washington, DC to attend the 2017 FIRST National Advocacy Conference (NAC). Only 40 teams from around the World attended the conference and these four students were the only ones from Texas. The student officers are […]

‘Save Jerre’s House’

‘Save Jerre’s House’

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Rockwall resident Jerre Loftus said it’s been nearly nine months since she has seen or heard from the builder she hired to renovate her 112-year-old dream home. According to Loftus, the builder had exhausted her entire budget and savings and left the home largely unfinished, open and exposed to […]

Meet Khloe, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2018) Hello, I’m Khloe and I know I look a little banged up but I am still a sweet girl looking for love. I enjoy all humans, even the ones still growing. My favorite things are giving kisses and getting hugs. I’m not a fan of the feline variety, but I […]

Royse City Police and Fire to host blood drive with Carter BloodCare

Try blood donation for 2018 life-changing habit (ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 5, 2018) Less than four percent of eligible donors give blood, according to Carter BloodCare. In the winter months, it is especially challenging to encourage folks to take time for blood donation. And the request for blood products by hospitals, for their patients, does […]

Clay Shoot to benefit Poetry Community Christian School athletics program

Clay Shoot to benefit Poetry Community Christian School athletics program

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) As spring is just around the corner, it is time to start planning some outdoor activities and there is no better way to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family than with a Clay Shoot Tournament. Start the new year off by participating and/or sponsoring the Poetry Community […]

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

LULAC welcomes State Reps. Victoria Neave and Justin Holland at Jan. 22 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 11, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its January monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2018. This month’s guest speakers are Texas State Representatives Victoria Neave (D) and Justin Holland (R) who will provide a legislative update. Ms. Neave represents District 107 which includes […]

Community welcome as Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall celebrates 10 years

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2018) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall invites everyone to stop by between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, January 18 to enjoy a very special 10th anniversary celebration. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Royse City Chamber of Commerce will join Texas Health Rockwall in hosting the Tenth Anniversary […]