Hartman Elementary hosts ‘Fear Factor’

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) Hartman Elementary’s Youth Advisory Council recently hosted the 2nd annual “Fear Factor” event, designed to take the fear out of eating healthy.  YAC is led by PE Coach Elizabeth Trowbridge and Cafeteria Manager Vicki Dorgelo. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager Grace Hartman Elementary. To share your good news and events, email . […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finals Friday

Rockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finals Friday

UPDATE – Congratulations to the contestants who auditioned over Valentine’s weekend and were selected to perform in the Rockwall’s Got Talent competition. The Semi-Final Round will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; the Finals will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, both at the Rockwall High School Theater.  Click here to get your […]

Learn about drip irrigation at Water Wise gardening class March 21

Drip Irrigation for Your Garden ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) Learn about drip irrigation and its many benefits by participating in an important Water Wise  class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B. As we face severe water restrictions in the months […]

Tour an inflatable colon to help Rid Rockwall of Colon Cancer

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 26, 2015)  A giant, inflatable colon – large enough to walk through – will be part of a free, interactive display presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. The community is welcome to come […]

Aspasians Craft Fair returns to Wilkerson-Sanders this April

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The Aspasians are excited about their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-5pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. All proceeds Aspasians raise by selling booth space and water at the fair goes directly to scholarships for local graduating seniors. This year, the Aspasians have opened up […]

Rockwall Culinary Arts students earn first place finishes at regional competition

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) The Rockwall High School Culinary Arts program competed at the Texas ProStart Regional Invitational on February 20 and 21 . Two competitions were held simultaneously – the Restaurant Management Competition, and the Culinary Arts Competition. Rockwall ISD had representation in both competitions and earned two first place finishes in both categories. The […]

Rockwall’s Black History topic of first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]