ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The Rockwall Community Band was established in 2002, with the support of many community members interested in developing a wind band in the Rockwall area. Today there are about 65 players who perform with woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, conducted by Mike McGill and Associate Director Lewis Phelps. The Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 24, 2014) Maybe you’ve noticed — worship services don’t just happen on Sunday morning at the local church anymore. Often these days, worship happens in front of a computer screen. But online worship is still relatively new, and church leaders have many how-to questions. So, where can they go to learn about […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 24, 2014) The Hawk Tennis Team placed 1st in Area becoming Area Champions. The Hawk Tennis team went undefeated in District Play and remain undefeated in the Area playoffs. They now move on to the Regional Tennis Tournament held here in Rockwall next Friday. Congratulations to the Hawk Tennis Team: Cam Probey, […]
Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087 ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 24, 2014) It’s no secret that the ALS ice bucket challenge has taken the nation by storm. Everyone from Hollywood celebrities to the nation’s youth has braved a shower of ice […]
Not to mention Cowboys football, 1/2 price drinks and no cover charge! Contest presented by Peghead Guitars, winner opens for Deryl Dodd ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (October 24, 2014) Peghead Guitars in Rockwall and Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse in Royse City teamed up for the SoJo Serenader Singer/Songwriter Competition, and the final showdown is this Monday, October […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 23, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a double-ribbon cutting for Harbor Mail and Rockwall Gold and Silver Exchange. Harbor Mail is a USPS Contract Postal Unit, also known as the “other Post Office”, which has been serving the Rockwall community since 2006. They are now conveniently located at […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 23, 2014) Nearly 30 people from First Christian Church Rockwall made it to Coventry Reserve in St. Paul (north of Wylie) Sunday morning, Oct. 12 as the US Open Triathlon made its way through Rockwall and Heath, inspiring church members to find a different way to serve. Coventry Reserve is a program […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) Come to the Rockwall County Library at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8 for a Patriot PAWS demonstration at the library. A representative from Patriot PAWS will bring a service dog and provide a demo of basic commands. Patriot PAWS service dogs are paired with veterans with mobile disabilities or […]