Rockwall ISD to host the 2017 International Bridge Building Competition

Rockwall ISD to host the 2017 International Bridge Building Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2017) The 2017 International Bridge Building Competition will be held at Rockwall-Heath High School on April 22. Around 50 to 60 students, who have won their Regional Competition, come from all over the world to participate.  During the 2016 competition 32 states and several countries were represented at the competition. […]

Rockwall ISD schools achieve Level 1 certification in High Reliability Schools program

Rockwall ISD schools achieve Level 1 certification in High Reliability Schools program

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2017) Rockwall ISD is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification for Cullins-Lake Pointe ES, Dobbs ES, Hays ES, Jones ES, Nebbie Williams ES, Reinhardt ES and Quest Academy in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Cain MS achieved certifications in levels 2 and 3. Level 1 certification means the […]

Local dentist aids veteran in need, receives John Ratcliffe Lone Star Award

Local dentist aids veteran in need, receives John Ratcliffe Lone Star Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2017) Six months ago Tom Galli – a local retired Army civil engineer and cancer survivor – came into the general practitioner’s office for his annual physical, when he noticed something wrong with the nurse performing his checkup. She had been the nurse in charge of his care 13 years […]

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 to hold Youth Leadership Symposium May 6

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 to hold Youth Leadership Symposium May 6

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2017) The Rockwall American Legion Terry Fisher Post #117 will host its 3rd Youth Leadership Symposium on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Post 117 is excited to follow up on the previous two successful Youth Leadership symposiums held last school year.  The Youth Leadership Symposium is held in partnership with Patriot […]

Rockwall Kiwanis welcomes ‘Master Gardener on Wheels’

Rockwall Kiwanis welcomes ‘Master Gardener on Wheels’

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2017) Smith County “Master Gardener on Wheels” and Air Force Vietnam veteran David Gary gave tips on how to turn a backyard into a landscape masterpiece as the guest speaker at the Rockwall Kiwanis meeting on Tuesday, April 18. Through the photos in his PowerPoint presentation, Gary showed how he […]

Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team advances to nationals

Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team advances to nationals

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team claimed first place and $17,000 in scholarships for each team member at the Texas ProStart Invitational state competition last month. The win advances the team to the National ProStart Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina on April 28-30. Led by Culinary Arts instructor Cody […]

Bluebonnet Trails excursion will make for best Easter weekend ever

Bluebonnet Trails excursion will make for best Easter weekend ever

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2017) As I sit here staring at this basket of chocolate candy in front of me, the only thing I have on my mind is Easter weekend. And it’s going to be good one because I get to spend it with someone near and dear to my heart. My longtime […]

Rockwall Chamber celebrates Pet Wants with ribbon cutting

Rockwall Chamber celebrates Pet Wants with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 10, 2017) Gary and Diana Malone are excited to bring a new, high-quality pet food option to pet families in the Lake Ray Hubbard Community with their new business, Pet Wants Dallas North East. Pet Wants’ carefully developed proprietary pet food is slow-cooked in small batches with fresh, all-natural ingredients each […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Wilson Investment Services, LLC

Ribbon cutting welcomes Wilson Investment Services, LLC

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 10, 2017) Bret Wilson with Wilson Investment Services, LLC was welcomed with a ribbon cutting to the Royse City Chamber on April 10. Bret has been in the financial services industry for 16 years with the mission to build, manage, and protect investment portfolios for investors that want to grow […]

Royse City Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Treasures on Main St.

Royse City Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Treasures on Main St.

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 10, 2017) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Treasures on Main St. to downtown Royse City on Saturday, April 8. This unique shop is owned and operated by couple Dorothy and Justin Hogue. The store has handmade furnishings, décor, fresh and preserved florals, clothing, jewelry and more. It is […]