Springer teacher earns grant from Toyota for ‘Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds’

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2014) Congratulations to Wendy Rathje, first grade teacher at Springer Elementary, who received a grant from Toyota of Rockwall.  The grant is titled, “Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds,” which will provide balls for students to sit on while working  – perfect for busy little learners to help them focus and get their […]

Water Polo earns recognition as Home School High School Sport

Home School Athletic Association adds Water Polo to its sports lineup ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) A year ago, homeschool parent Linda Fletcher worked hard in this community to see if Rockwall could find the numbers it would take to field the nations first “all homeschool high school water polo team.” Having accomplished this, her sights were set […]

Local officials discuss Rockwall’s future at State of the City event

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) Attendees of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s recent luncheon learned of a very optimistic outlook for the economy of Rockwall and of the positive impact that local businesses have had on the city. Guests of the event, which took place inside the Lake Pointe Church’s Warehouse 45 on Wednesday, […]

Chocolate Indulgence dinner to help victims of domestic violence

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 7, 2015) Women in Need, a local nonprofit agency that provides lifesaving services to victims of domestic violence, will host a Chocolate Indulgence fundraising dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Allure Restaurant at Chandler’s Landing. The event celebrates Valentine’s Day and promotes healthy relationships, while helping to […]

Rockwall FFA Ag competes at Ft Worth Stock Show

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) The Rockwall FFA Agriculture Mechanics Team exhibited and placed with the following projects at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Agriculture Mechanics Contest Jan. 16-19 : Entrance Gate – 2nd Place in Class Jacob Hogue – RHHS Matt Holland – RHS John Charles Terry – RHS 14′ Utility Trailer – […]

Rockwall DA Kenda Culpepper to address family violence at free program

Rockwall DA Kenda Culpepper to address family violence at free program

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper is scheduled to speak at a free event sponsored by Rockwall-based Americans Ending Abuse and its charitable arm, the Lillian Smith Family Violence Foundation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Gonino Center For Healing, 6720 Horizon Road in Heath. The public is encouraged to attend […]

Ode to the Patrol Officer

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) Chiefs and Sheriffs may be in the limelight, on the news and in the papers, but the beat cops – the patrolmen – are the backbone of modern law enforcement, and they are the protector of our cities, counties and schools. Having courage to put on that uniform and climb […]