‘Mayor for a Day’ takes grand tour of Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 18, 2013 – Brenden Staley was declared Rockwall’s Mayor for a Day on Aug. 16 by Rockwall Mayor David Sweet. Brenden received the honor by attending a fundraiser for a fireman killed in the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion. Mayor Brenden toured City Hall, Fire station #1, the Rockwall Police Department & Rockwall […]

Is it Urgent or Emergent?

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – If your family is like mine, any fun weekend is likely to turn chaotic at a moment’s notice.  Unfortunately, chaos sometimes turns into a critical need for medical attention.  I have come to realize, from experience, that planning ahead for that possibility is as necessary as the weekend grocery list. […]

Helping Hands Health Center welcomes new medical staff members

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Health Center of Helping Hands is pleased to welcome two new mid-level healthcare providers that have joined Nikki Johnston, FNP.  Nikki, a graduate of  Graceland University in Independence, Missouri with a MSN, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, has been with the Health Center since September, 2011. Joann Coons is […]

Rockwall Rock Star of the Year winners announced

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to the winners of Peghead Guitars’ 2103 Rockwall Rock Star of the Year contest winners! Look at everyone who dressed like a rock star to win $2,500 cash VIEW CONTESTANT PHOTOS ORIGINAL STORY: (Rockwall) July 22, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some […]

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Shop and enjoy a back-to-school celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at Rockwall Ford, 990 E. Interstate 30, benefiting Rockwall PAWS. There will be local vendors, great food, fashion, music, raffle prizes and more. Rockwall Paws works to reduce the number of unwanted or homeless animals […]

Jacket Babes finish summer camp, present show off

(Rockwall ISD) August 13, 2013 – The Rockwall High School Jacket Babes JV drill team participated in their annual camp in August to prepare for the new school year. The team presented a Show Off for friends and family at the end of camp.  The Jacket Babes are under the direction of Mrs. Amy Lutes. […]

Rockwall Pawn to host free hot dog cookout, prizes

(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – Rockwall Pawn will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a FREE hot dog cookout, complete cake, drinks, and prize drawings. The community is welcome beginning at 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Saturday, August 24. Come by to register to win a Fender guitar and an amp! Visit Rockwall Pawn, located at […]

Rockwall Y to host Introductory Camp-In for Adventure Guides, Princesses program

(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – Registration just opened for the father/child Adventure Guides and Princesses program at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. A special Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 6. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy special bonding time with their Dads during the Adventure Guides/Princesses’ ever-popular fall and […]