GED tutors of English and writing needed

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) The Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Program has a need for Thursday evening GED tutors of English and writing from 6-8pm.  Training will be provided. Tutors will help with essay writing and extended response answers.   No qualifications are necessary except a willingness to help, patience and proficiency in English.  […]

Springer PTA hosts rockin’ Rock-a-thon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class at Ouida Springer Elementary won the PTA’s 3rd Annual Rock-A-Thon on Friday, October 30.  The class won first place overall by collecting over $2,600 in donations for their school. They also had two top 3 winners that collected the most donations in their entire school. Second place […]

Call for race participants! Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015)  Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run on Saturday, November 7 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Bring the kids for the Fun Run and, whether you’re a dedicated runner or want to walk the distance of the […]

Voters Approve Rockwall ISD Bond Referendum

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) By a margin of 65% – 35%, yesterday voters approved the $256,820,000 Rockwall ISD bond referendum. The bond package was developed by a facilities committee comprised of parents, grandparents, teachers and business leaders from across the school district. For more information about the capital and maintenance projects included in […]

Rockwall Chamber unveils Executive Women’s Alliance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 2, 2015) This fall marked the successful kick-off of an exciting new committee for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Women’s Alliance has been established to align and connect professional women in business and community. The charter membership was developed through nominations of women that have served others throughout […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes The CORE

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 29, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of The CORE, Rockwall’s first and only STEM-focused “Technasium”  – a gymnasium for your brain, and a cool place to build tech stuff. The “Technasium” is an awesome place for students to get the […]

Rockwall Kiwanis presents donation to help senior adults

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2015) Rockwall Kiwanis recently welcomed special guest Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, presenting her with a donation of $850. MOWSS has been serving senior adults inRockwallCountyfor 37 years, distributing over 45,000 meals this year alone. Beyond delivering meals, 120 volunteers make essential […]

Rockwall artist, musician discovered by Nashville recording industry

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2015) A young Rockwall resident performs her first solo in elementary school… fast forward nine years and that same student is now planning a trip to Nashville, TN to professionally record her music and film her first music video at the Kenny Lee Production Studio. Local poet, artist, and musician […]