Rockwall Newcomers to meet Feb 12

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) The Rockwall Newcomers & Friends Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. After a brief program, a delicious lunch will be served. The Rockwall Newcomers welcome others to join them for this meeting and to become part of this […]

Bluegrass concert coming to Lake Pointe Church

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band will perform live at Lake Pointe Church, 701 E. I-30 in Rockwall, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the sounds of a modern bluegrass band that plays and sings Beatles songs. The cost is $12.50/person and includes a […]

Rockwall Youth Advisory Council attends Annual Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) The Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC) students recently attended the Texas Municipal League’s Youth Advisory Commission Summit hosted by the City of Killeen.  YAC students pictured from left are: Bethany Villalobos, Cate Ghormley, Isabella Burzair (YAC Chair), Baldwin Bakkal, Elsa Castro, Beth Naylor, Mie Pighee, Reid Rakow and Jake Mirelez. […]

Rockwall Pets to host $10 Valentine’s adoption event

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) As part of Rockwall Pets’ partnership with Best Friends Animal Shelter, the rescue organization will host “The One” adoption promotion on Valentine’s Weekend. All of their dogs and cats that are over six months old and are physically present at their adoption events on Valentine’s weekend will only be $10. […]

Rockwall Soroptimist hosts birthday luncheon

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently hosted a birthday luncheon for all of the single mother’s residing at the Boles Home in Quinlan. The luncheon was held at the Soroptimist House on Washington St. Each mother received a goody bag, a birthday present and time to visit Eloise’s Closet for a free […]

Rockwall Christian Academy celebrates 100th day

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Rockwall Christian Academy students celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 3 with campus-wide festivities that incorporated a variety of art and science-based challenges. While first graders counted out 100 M&M’s, marshmallows and a variety of other unexpected toppings for DIY ice cream sundaes, junior high students were competing […]

Dennis Lewis Lays Foundation for Rockwall Mayoral Run

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Lewis filed for the office of Mayor of Rockwall last week with strong support from local citizens. “Clarissa and I are humbled by the hundreds, literally, of our friends, both old and new, who have expressed their commitment to my candidacy,” said Lewis.  “I am passionate […]

Magical night celebrates retiring Helping Hands Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]

Dance Force drill team dancers rock Cowboys Cheerleaders competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 1, 2015)Dance Force Studio in Rockwall took their five drill teams and two drill prep teams to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Nationals Dance Competition at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 24. The following teams were recognized as National Champion Winners, National Jacket Recipients and San Antonio Amazing! Finale Paid Bid Winners:  Firecrackers – […]