Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(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 […]

Art’s A Blast announces expansion

(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 […]

Chime Choir strikes a chord for kids with special needs

Chime Choir strikes a chord for kids with special needs

(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 […]

Back-to-School BINGO Sunday to help fund Royse City girl’s medical expenses

(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 […]

American National Bank to sponsor upcoming Rockwall Helping Hands fundraising events

American National Bank to sponsor upcoming Rockwall Helping Hands fundraising events

(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 Newcomers Club installs new officers

Rockwall Newcomers Club installs new officers

(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-Heath cheerleaders earn All-American honors at NCA Speed Camp

Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders earn All-American honors at NCA Speed Camp

(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 […]