Multiplication Madness for 3rd through 6th graders

Math center helps children learn multiplication facts during free Friday sessions this fall (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2015) Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath is hosting its 5th annual Multiplication Madness, a free event offered each fall for children in third through sixth grade. “This is a great opportunity for students in the Rockwall area community to […]

Master Gardeners to host Fall Plant Sale Saturday at Rockwall County Courthouse

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Now that the night temperatures have cooled down you can think about replacing tired summer plants with fresh, colorful flowers for bright autumn color.  The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will be conducting their Fall Plant Sale and will offer you a variety of our favorites fresh from the greenhouse. […]

Deadline for military academy nominations from Congressman Ratcliffe approaching

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe, representing the 4th Congressional District of Texas, reminds anyone interested in attending a service academy, the deadline is rapidly approaching! Deadline is October 15, 2015. Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Contact the office at (972)771-0100 to request […]

Springer students raise funds for St Jude cancer patients through Math-a-Thon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Sixth graders in Liz Kelly’s class at Springer Elementary School have been learning about children and their families who have faced childhood cancer. They decided to make a difference and join one of the biggest fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital called the Math-a-Thon. This is where they […]

Rock Wall Chapter DAR, East Fork Trinity SAR welcome State Fair visitors to historic Continental House

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Rock Wall Chapter member and Past Regent Peggy Atterberry joined other area Daughters of the American Revolution members and members of the East Fork Trinity Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to welcome visitors at the Continental DAR House at the State Fair of Texas. Glenn Atterberry, member of […]

Lake Pointe encourages attendees to ‘Fight Like A Girl’

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor the occasion, more than 170 people attended Lake Pointe Health Network’s (LPHN) 6th Annual In The Pink Luncheon on October 1 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.  Attendees included breast cancer survivors, doctors, nurses, administrators and supporters who donned pink […]

Family fun at McLendon-Chisholm Country Fest Oct 17

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Mayor Gary Moody welcomes the residents of McLendon-Chisholm and surrounding communities to the 2015 Country Fest from 1 to 6 p.m.  Saturday, October 17,  located at 1371 W. FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. This event will be free and open to the public. “I’m excited to welcome folks from all […]

Patriot Paws graduation pairs veterans with service dogs

Patriot Paws graduation pairs veterans with service dogs

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Trainers and staff of Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS saw their hard work come to fruition Friday, Oct. 2, when the organization officially united five of its trained service dogs with a group of American veterans during a public Graduation Day ceremony. A standing room only crowd gathered as Patriot PAWS […]

Two Fulton students earn national awards for academic achievement

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 5, 2015) Fulton School of Heath students Jerilynn D. Sanders and Preston Webb received national awards Oct. 2,  in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) selected Jerilynn to become a lifetime member of the esteemed organization, which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated […]