Superhero 5k to benefit neglected, abused children in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

(Rockwall/Kaufman Counties – October 31, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 2 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall.  The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K run / walk; and children’s […]

Rockwall Jacket Nation Rally Friday

Rockwall Jacket Nation Rally Friday

Calling All Jacket Football Fans! (ROCKWALL – October 30, 2013) Playoff Fever is building!  The Rockwall Yellowjacket football team has a very important game this Friday night at Hanby Stadium in Mequite against the Mesquite Skeeters.  The Jackets are in a fight for a post-season spot and this week’s game could determine if the Jackets […]

Rockwall swimmers perform well at meet vs Frisco

Rockwall swimmers perform well at meet vs Frisco

(ROCKWALL – October 30, 2013) The Rockwall boys finished second and the girls finished third in the 8-school meet held at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center on Oct. 26. Participating schools included Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School, Frisco High School, Frisco Lone Star High School, Frisco Wakeland High School, Frisco Heritage High School, Frisco […]

Triathlon equals economic success for Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Lifetime Triathlon held at The Harbor October 6 brought an estimated $419,000 to Rockwall – $14,500 of that in hotel/motel tax paid to the city and $7,500 in charitable donations. The annual event drew 1,247 athletes – 41 were competing professional tri-athletes along with 55 athletes from Rockwall and […]

Juvanew Medspa celebrates new location with ribbon cutting

Juvanew Medspa celebrates new location with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce  recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the new location of Juvanew Medspa in Rockwall. After almost five years at the Rockwall Harbor, Juvanew MedSpa’s newly renovated, luxurious and large medical spa opened October 1st, just about one mile from our previous location.  Owner Terry […]

Miss Texas 2013 visit Hartman students

Miss Texas 2013 visit Hartman students

(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) As part of the PTA Arts in Education program, Miss Texas 2013 and Top 10 Miss America finalist, Ivana Hall, came and spoke to grades K-6 at Hartman Elementary. She spoke to the children about setting goals and following the Golden Rules of Respect: respect yourself, respect others, and respect your […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. […]

‘Goliath Catfish’ spotted in Rockwall

‘Goliath Catfish’ spotted in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) A Goliath Catfish has been spotted in Rockwall. Not a mysterious Chernobyl-grown, bottom feeder or a freakishly big Flathead, but the young adult novel penned by Rockwall teacher and coach, Scott Gill. Goliath Catfish is set in 1940’sMemphis and tells the story of Albert McClune, a big kid who longs to restore his […]