Cullins-Lake Pointe’s Gayle Kidd named 2015 Texas History Teacher of the Year

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – September 17, 2015) Gayle Kidd, a fifth grade social studies teacher at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, has been named the 2015 Texas History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. A special award ceremony for Ms. Kidd is scheduled for Friday, September 18 at 9 […]

Lone Star CASA to participate in North Texas Giving Day

A Message from Lucille Bell, Executive Director, Lone Star CASA  (ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2015) All children deserve a safe, permanent home.  Since September, 2014, 61 children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have achieved that goal, and Lone Star CASA volunteers have been a part of their lives during that time.  On Thursday, September […]

Senior Health Fair Sept 16

Senior Health Fair Sept 16

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 3, 2015) Rockwall Parks & Recreation will host a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 16 at The Center, 108 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. A variety of vendors will be present at the Health Fair. Vendors will include healthcare providers, doctors, retirement communities, and much […]

Rockwall Boy Scout Troop 83 to celebrate 40th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]

Community welcome to Spaghetti Dinner benefiting Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdsay, September 15 at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, 720 East Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall. The community is encouraged to attend this annual fundraising event. The cost is only $10, and proceeds will help […]

One Man’s Treasure prepares for coat drive

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Getting your closets ready for winter? One Man’s Treasure, a local non-profit organization which serves the needs of formerly incarcerated men, will be collecting men’s coats during the month of November. Over 400 coats are needed for OMT’s clients this coming winter. OMT will distribute the clothing to indigent men […]

Spotlight on Duke, our featured Rowlett Pet

(ROWLETT, TX – September 12, 2015) Duke is a young male retriever mix. He is a good-natured energetic boy who loves to play. He gets along with other dogs. He loves people too and would be good with older kids. He’s not used to being on a leash, but he’s been working on his leash […]