Colon Cancer Awareness Month kicks off with interactive display, Dress in Blue Day

Dress in Blue Day today, Friday, March 6, to bring greater awareness to screening for colon cancer ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 6, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Gastroenterologist Dr. Kristie Blank (pictured above, second from the left) leads a tour through a giant inflatable display set up inside the gymnasium at the JER Chilton YMCA on […]

Downtown Rockwall shops introduce new twist to ‘Night Owls, Shop Late til 8’

ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2015) In the fall of 2013, the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes started a new monthly event to accommodate late night shopping.  It is called Night Owls, Shop Late Till 8!  It was launched in October of 2013.  The event is held monthly on the  2nd Thursday.  Customers and regular shoppers of […]

Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Rose Njoku as the Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month, and Bryce Singer as the Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month. Rose, a 11th grade member of the Varsity Track Team, was nominated by Coach Will McCrary and chosen by […]

Daylight saving time is good time to check sleep habits

Rockwall physician discusses how new sleep guidelines relate to upcoming time change ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2015)  How much is enough when it comes to sleep? It’s a question that may be on the minds of many as we get ready to “spring forward” this Sunday into daylight saving time. The one-hour adjustment is easy […]

Girls Lacrosse hits the ground running in Rockwall

Girls Lacrosse hits the ground running in Rockwall

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 1, 2015) A FREE Girls Lacrosse Clinic, open to girls of all ages, is being offered at Cain Middle School, 6620 FM 549, through the end of April. Those interested in learning the skills, drills and rules of Girls Lacrosse are encouraged to attend from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Known as the […]

Program at Rockwall library to address national defense, education, economic growth

ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]

Film event, The Drop Box, comes to Cinemark Rockwall this week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2015) This week’s limited-release of an award-winning film, The Drop Box, will inspire churches and those interested in ministry to the disabled and to children in need of adoption. Cinemark Theatre in Rockwall will offer showings at 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, March 3-5. The documentary tells the story of one […]

Cars for CASA celebrates 10 years this Spring

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 27, 2015) Save the date – May 17, 2015 for Cars for CASA, the annual car show benefiting Lone Star CASA, presented by Dallas Builders Association & the City of Rockwall. The 10th anniversary of this event will be held at its usual venue at The Harbor in Rockwall. Registration is from […]

WFAA Weather Minds visit Cullins-Lake Pointe

ROCKWALL, TX. (February 26, 2015) With the assistance of “Weather Minds” from WFAA, meteorologist Collen Coyle helped the second graders of Cullins-Lake Pointe get a hands on lesson on weather safety with the approaching tornado season. The second graders have been learning about the different types of weather safety in their classes.  The students at […]

Two first graders take charge at Springer Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) First graders Cash Meade (above) and Kyler Johns (left) were busy making very important decisions at Springer Elementary School when they took on the role of Principal for the Day and Assistant Principal for the Day. Photos submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary.  To share your good news […]