(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 23, 2016) Local youth are invited to witness a free BMX stunt show and strap on their helmets for a lesson or two in bike safety at the Bike Safety Saturday event at Billie Stevenson Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature an […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 23, 2016) Say hello to Eddie! He’s a happy little Terrier mix who is friendly and playful and can’t wait to meet you! He’s been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Eddie’s adoption fee is $150. Email Rockwall Pets at to meet him! Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 22, 2016) Art’s A Blast proudly announces the expansion of its after-school art program. In addition to its continued association with the Rockwall Independent School District, Art’s A Blast will add Sunnyvale elementary and middle schools to its curriculum. This school year, Art’s A Blast On Campus (AABOC) will hold after-school art […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 17, 2016) Local board-certified music therapist Jenny Attardi knows the valuable impact music can have on the lives of special needs youth. However, she’s also aware that opportunities for those with special needs to play and learn the music they love within a social environment come few and far between. This […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Aug. 19, 2016) Join the parents of Rockwall Heath Early Childhood PTA for a morning of bouncing, splashing and fun from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24 at the Harry Myers Splash Park and Pavilion. The RHECPTA kicks off each school year with ROUND UP to gather old members and welcome […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Aug. 19, 2016) After a terrible accident on July 3 that turned one Royse City family’s world upside down, community members are banding together to support one of their own. While setting off fireworks to celebrate with her family, 8-year-old Makenna Brown sustained a critical eye injury. According to a post […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently received sponsorships from American National Bank for their Ambassadors Golf Tournament and Festival of Trees fundraising events. There is a strong partnership between American National Bank and this community and they have continually supported Helping Hands through events and other programs over the years. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2016-2017. Officers, pictured above, include Deanna Allison, President; Lisa Paul, First Vice President/Programs; Barbara Bowman, Second Vice President/Membership; Karen Nelson, Secretary; and Audrey Baxley, Treasurer. The group is an organization that provides a social outlet for women who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) The Rockwall-Heath Cheerleaders attended National Cheerleaders Association Speed Camp at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine in July. This is an intense three-day camp focused on stunts, tumbling, baskets, and jumps. Many squad members earned All-American honors based during the tryout process. In addition to All-American, Madeline Clark earned Top Gun […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 19, 2016) At the moment of writing this, we are planning a blitzkrieg end-of-summer family trip to the hill country. Our plan is to rise at 4:30 a.m., hit the road at five, devour kolaches in West, TX, then head directly for Enchanted Rock State Park. When we arrive, we’ll hike […]