Nebbie Williams jumps to action for American Heart Association

(Rockwall ISD) Nebbie Williams Elementary School raised more than $22,000 during its recent Jump Rope for Heart campaign. First grader Ella Turner raised more than $12,000 of that total in memory of her little sister, Colby. Ella received an award from the American Heart Association for her great efforts. “We are proud of our students […]

Columnist Steve Blow to speak at Friends of Library luncheon

Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow will entertain and enlighten the attendees at the next Friends of the Library Lunch Basket, scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10 in the community room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Lunch will be catered by Zach. The cost is $15, payable at the […]

Nebbie Williams student earns Rotary Student of Honor Award

Connor Campbell, a sixth grader from Nebbie Williams Elementary, was recently recognized with the Rotary Student of Honor Award. Connor was chosen based on his work ethic, academic success, kindness to others, and the great volunteer work he does outside of school for his church. He was honored at the February Rotary Meeting. Mrs. Gammon, […]

Plan ahead for April’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

(Heath) Plan ahead to safely dispose of hazardous waste on April 21, when the City of Heath joins the City of Rockwall to host the 12th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection/Environmental Action Day. Drop off items between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Rockwall’s Service Center at1600 Airport Road in Rockwall. The event is open […]

Survivor breakfast at Applebee’s March 10

All cancer survivors are invited to Applebee’s, located at 687 Interstate 30 in Rockwall, from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Tickets are only $3 each and include a chance to win terrific door prizes and an opportunity to meet other cancer survivors. Read about the Rockwall Relay for Life […]

Science in schools, in church, in the sky

Our Universe Today seems to be earning its readership. Here’s how you can tell if people read your columns.  Based on prior experience writing for a publication whose name rhymes with Periled Tanner, I call this the “Snap Guy” hypothesis and it goes like this: Whenever you are out and about in the community, you […]

Women’s League to host ‘Waltz Across Texas’ charity ball

Women’s League to host ‘Waltz Across Texas’ charity ball

(Rockwall) Rockwall Women’s League will host its annual charity ball, “Waltz Across Texas,” from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Black Star Farm, located between Highway 205 and Horizon Road on Highway 549 in Rockwall. The event will include a Texas-sized feast by Eddie Deen, boot scootin’ music by the Breckenridge Band and Jolie Holliday and Friends, and a […]

Earth Science at Dobbs Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary third graders are using the Proscope microscope and iPad to magnify and compare soil samples taken from the Rockwall area. Pictured are Arian  Mehdizadegan (left) and Ethan Spearman from Beverly Dobb’s third grade class. Submitted by Norma Terrell. To submit your news and events, email .

Dobbs students get creative with famous Americans

Dobbs students get creative with famous Americans

(Rockwall ISD) Dobbs Elementary second graders have created bottle dolls to resemble the famous Americans they have been researching. Pictured with their dolls are (back row, from left) Jayden McDonald and Diego Chavez, and (front) Krista Johnson and Jessica McCoy.

Chamber welcomes Elite Print Management

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Elite Print Management, LLC  with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 23. Elite Print Management, LLC, located at 208 W. Rusk St., Suite B in Rockwall, specializes in printers, printing Supplies, and print management. Their business is to save you money… every page, every time. Elite Print […]