Rockwall students, businesses participate in Students Serving Others Day April 16

Rockwall students, businesses participate in Students Serving Others Day April 16

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 12, 2016) Rockwall ISD students and staff will work service projects across the community as part of the annual Students Serving Others Day this Saturday, April 16. Students will become a part of service projects throughout the day, working at different locations and facilities throughout the community. Pullen Elementary student Stone […]

Springer Elementary names Principal’s 200 Club winners

Springer Elementary names Principal’s 200 Club winners

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 12, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School is excited to announce the Principal’s 200 Club Winners for April! The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. The goal of the Principal’s 200 Club is to increase positive behavior and to celebrate the […]

Free Memorial Day Concert May 27 at Rockwall Harbor

Free Memorial Day Concert May 27 at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 12, 2016) The City of Rockwall will hold its annual Memorial Day Concert on Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at  The Harbor Amphitheater. The community is invited to this free event featuring music representing wars throughout the history of the U.S. and honoring veterans who served in those wars. “Our […]

‘May The Chamber Be With You’

Membership Drive achieves record-setting results (ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently embarked on a Star Wars-themed membership event, sending shock waves through the universe by welcoming a record 194 new partners and generating $98,357 in revenue in less than three days. One hundred twenty three volunteers joined forces […]

Rockwall AgriLife Extension recognizes volunteers on National Volunteer Week

Rockwall AgriLife Extension recognizes volunteers on National Volunteer Week

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2016) Each year, volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be recognized during the 42nd anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016. Research conducted by the Corporation for National […]

Local author releases new cookbook for charity

Local author releases new cookbook for charity

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2016) Rockwall resident and sixth-generation Texan Shelley Garrett has been collecting beloved recipes from family, friends, church ladies and co-workers for more than 30 years. After years of copying the 100+ recipes into 3-ring binders for friends and newlyweds, Garrett decided to publish the collection and give all the proceeds […]

Meet Leela, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2016) Meet Leela! She is about a year old and right under 40 lbs. She loves to play but certainly enjoys the calmer moments of love and cuddles. She seems to be fully house trained and is comfortable in her crate when her foster family is away from home. She plays […]

Party planners putting finishing touches on Downtown Rockwall’s End of Construction Celebration

Party planners putting finishing touches on Downtown Rockwall’s End of Construction Celebration

Event to Celebrate Downtown Rockwall is Saturday, April 16 (ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2016) The excitement is mounting as Celebrate Downtown Rockwall is less than a week away. For the past three years, Rockwall residents and patrons have waited with anticipation for the $8.625 million Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to be complete. Now, to […]

Stingerettes win multiple awards at Showtime Nationals

Stingerettes win multiple awards at Showtime Nationals

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 8, 2016) The Rockwall High School Stingerette ShowStoppers and Stingerette Officers participated in the Showtime International Nationals Competition last weekend in Galveston.  The Stingerette Officers and elite dance team Stingerette ShowStoppers brought home numerous awards and both were crowned the prestigious Grand National Champions! The Stingerette Officers and ShowStoppers swept the […]