Friends of the Library welcomes former Secret Service agent Sept. 13

Friends of the Library welcomes former Secret Service agent Sept. 13

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 9, 2016) Rockwall Friends of the Library September meeting will be Tuesday, Sep. 13, 11:00am at the Rockwall County Library Community Room.  The program will be “Remembering 9-11 Through the Eyes of a Survivor” by Samantha Horwitz, former U.S. Secret Service agent, author, wife, mother and founder of Heroes 4 Healing, […]

Chamber of Commerce welcomes new RISD teachers

(ROCKWALL, TX—August 10, 2016) New Rockwall ISD employees were welcomed to the “family” this morning by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses at the “Sailing Into the School Year” breakfast. Newly appointed Superintendent John Villarreal expressed his excitement for his first school year serving in RISD. “In my short time here, I […]

Lake Pointe Church moms, kids hold prayer circle for Rockwall officers

Lake Pointe Church moms, kids hold prayer circle for Rockwall officers

ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 3, 2016) Local moms with the Lake Pointe Church Moms Study group and their kids brought a bunch of goodies to the Rockwall Police Department on Friday, July 29, to show their love and support for their local police officers. Rockwall officers Ben Woodruff and David Andrews joined the moms and […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Open letter to citizens about Aug. 16 public meeting

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Open letter to citizens about Aug. 16 public meeting

Dear Rockwall Resident, Recent events in Dallas and across the country have led us to express our condolences to families affected by tragedy and to include them in our thoughts and prayers. It has also led people and cities to reach out to express support for local law enforcement agencies and officers, and to determine […]

Rockwall ISD announces policy for free and reduced-priced meals program

Rockwall ISD announces policy for free and reduced-priced meals program

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 5, 2016) Rockwall ISD announced yesterday its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines which can be found at squaremeals.org. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. The online […]

Rockwall Children’s Chorus member performs with TCDA Honor Choir

Rockwall Children’s Chorus member performs with TCDA Honor Choir

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 5, 2016) This summer RCC member Julianna Torrez-Rodriguez traveled to San Antonio to perform with the Elementary Honor Choir of the Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA). The Elementary honor choir preformed at the annual meeting, performing for TCDA membership and parents, over 2500 people in attendance. The choir was conducted by […]

Rep. Ratcliffe launches Congressional Student Leadership Program

Rep. Ratcliffe launches Congressional Student Leadership Program

(ROCKWALL, TX  — Aug. 4, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced earlier this week the launch of the Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP) for high school students in Texas’ 4th District. The Program aims to teach students about the role of the federal government and functions of a congressional office while allowing them to engage […]

WorldVentures, pro linebacker partner to benefit Collin County Boys & Girls Club

WorldVentures, pro linebacker partner to benefit Collin County Boys & Girls Club

(PLANO, TX — Aug. 3, 2016) WorldVentures announces its partnership with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee and the Dreambuilders Foundation as the presenting sponsor and a corporate sponsor on the “Sacks for Kids” campaign to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County. Beginning July 28 through the 2016–2017 National Football League season, fans […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals presents Mary Poppins

Rockwall Summer Musicals presents Mary Poppins

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 3, 2016) Musical theater lovers are invited to see Broadway favorite Mary Poppins during its two-weekend run. The show will be performed at Rockwall performing Arts Center (1201 TL Townsend Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032) on August 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 7:30 pm and on August 14 and 21 at […]

Angel Campers celebrate with banquet bash

Angel Campers celebrate with banquet bash

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 1, 2016) Angel Campers and their families gathered for dinner and dancing at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall gymnasium Saturday, July 30 to celebrate the end of another very special summer day camp. The banquet included music by DJ Julie Mac of KSCS, dinner and dessert by Dodie’s Cajun Diner […]