Rockwall News

The Rockwall County Reading for Adults program was recently honored with a Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club Community Grant, awarded during annual Dallas Race Week eventsA at Lake Ray Hubbard.A A And Gloria Bishop and Kay Maxwell, who are responsible for making the program such a success were featured on a recent WFAA-Channel 8 Coffee Break segment: ...

Some horses that star in a Russian equestrian circus have been stranded in the Dallas area after the show didn't go on.

By Leslie Gibson Herald-Banner Staff Rockwall County was approved at the last minute this past session by the Texas legislature to have a second district court, to become activated in 2010.

Displays of patriotism, parades, picnics and fireworks were everywhere across Rockwall CountyA July 3 and 4A as Rockwall County citizens celebrated America's Independence Day.

Restaurant Ava is a nice elegant contemporary American cuisine place, the dcor is very slick and simple but with an upscale twist to it, and the prices are a little on the high side but once in a while it is a great place to indulge, and the restaurant offers plenty of seating even outside on the patio.

ESPNU 150 Watch List offensive lineman Austin Woods of Rockwall-Heath has chosen Oklahoma for the Class of 2010.

School, grade and college plans: Rockwall High School graduate; attending Texas A&M University to major in animal sciences Community and school activities: student council, Drug Free Youth in Texas, head cheerleader, National Honor Society, Non-Users Non-Abusers, Academic Booster Club, National Charity League My hobbies are: fishing with my dad, ...

Our graduation ceremonies earlier this month for Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School, and Rockwall Quest Academy signal that summer is upon us and one more school year is now behind us.

A short weekly blog that describes what is up in the sky after dark. Directed toward beginning amateur Astronomers, and the general public.

We posed some questions to valedictorians and salutatorians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

By J.J. Smith. The Rockwall Women's League has announced the names ofA the 11A Rockwall CountyA 2009 high school graduates to whom the non-profit groupA has awarded $95,000 in college scholarships.

The final post-race celebration, which will begin about 8:30 p.m., includes complimentary food, beverages, live music and a fireworks display.

Rotarian Mike Weber's guest speaker was Mary Jane Neal who reminded us of how forgetful we can be.

Following is a list of the 2009 valedictorians and salutatorians for public and private high schools in Collin, Denton and Rockwall counties.

Most cities in Rockwall County are reporting gains in sales tax collections this month, with the exceptions of Royse City and Mobile City.

There's so much to like about Ava, the charming restaurant Randall Copeland and Nathan Tate recently opened on this town's main drag.

A Thursday morning housefire in Heath is still being investigated as of Thursday afternoon.

Community and school activities: athletic training; Drug Free Youth In Texas; Peer Assistant Leadership; National Honor Society; Academic Booster Club; and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp My hobbies are: reading, watching movies and going to sporting events The words people use to describe me are: friendly, thoughtful and kind I'm most proud ...

ROCKWALL COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSEA A PRESENTS "SEUSSICAL JR." A Twenty-fiveA talented youngsters are hitting the stage at the Rockwall Community Playhouse June 23-28 when they perform in the musical "Seussical Jr."A The children started rehearsals two weeks before local schools let out for the summer.A Led by Director Shayna Oden and Assistant Director ...

If voters had their way, there would be no new government center in Rockwall. And they've had their say - twice.