Meet Sammy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX-August 17, 2015) Sammy wants to be your BFF! She is a cuddly little girl who is loving life now that she is out of the shelter. Sammy is a 3 year old Norfolk Terrier Mix. Her adoption fee is a donation of $125. She has already been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated and […]

ESL, GED, citizenship classes begin Sept 8

Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen?  (ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]

Rockwall’s School of Rock opens with smashing celebration

Why cut a ribbon when you can smash a guitar?  (ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the community welcomed the new School of Rock to its downtown home rock-n’-roll style with a spectacular guitar smashing during a grand opening event Friday, Aug. 14. In lieu of a traditional ribbon […]

Lone Star CASA to host Volunteer Information Sessions

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer.  Volunteers come  from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds.  CASA […]

Save the Date: FUMC Rockwall ‘Tis the Season Bazaar Nov 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2015) First United Methodist Church Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellowjacket Lane, will host its annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7. The community is encouraged to come get a jump on holiday shopping at this much-anticipated event, where shoppers will discover handmade crafts, […]

Rockwall ISD achieves state’s highest rating for academic achievement

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) Rockwall Independent School District and all 19 of its campuses have again achieved the state’s highest rating for academic achievement. All 19 Rockwall ISD campuses exceeded state standards in the areas of student achievement, student progress, closing performance gaps and postsecondary readiness according to accountability ratings released by the […]

Stuff the Bus at Rockwall ISD New Teacher, Employee Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2015) On Friday, August 14, Rockwall ISD’s annual New Teacher and Employee Breakfast, sponsored by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held for ALL new employees at Rockwall High School. One hundred and thirty six new employees will be treated to breakfast, new school supplies for their students […]

Friends of Rockwall Library to host program on Fred & Adele Astaire

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2015) Members of Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently  finalized programs for 2015-16 and invite the public to attend. All meetings are held at the Library Community Room, first floor, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall (except the Christmas Luncheon). Tuesday, September 8, 2015  First up is  “The Astaires: Fred & […]

Dobbs 6th grade Ambassadors welcome incoming students

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2015) New families to Howard Dobbs Elementary School were welcomed by  Principal, Dr. Ruth Johnson; Counselor, Mrs. Cruz; 5th grade teacher Mrs. Hammond; and Nurse Amy as they learned about their new school and all of its traditions. After they talked to the students and answered questions, sixth grade campus Ambassadors led […]

Addie Bryan raises thousands for hospital that helped her walk

(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]