Rockwall Police Department Earns Coveted ‘Recognized Law Enforcement Agency’ Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2019) On March 7th, 2019, the Rockwall Police Department received the award of “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program.  Established in 2006, the Recognition Program evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 168 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement.  These Best Practices […]

DECA Students Compete at DECA International Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2019) Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy DECA students recently competed at the DECA International Competition in Florida. Nathan Hunter (RHS), Trinity Olmstead (RHHS) and Levi Seals (RHHS) competed among 13,000 other students. Nathan Hunter was awarded on the International Stage as Winner for Best Role-Play in Business & Administration Management […]

Rockwall ISD Holds Battle of the Books Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2019) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the Battle of the Books competition where Stevenson Elementary students were the champions in the third and fourth grade category, and Hartman Elementary were the champions in the fifth and sixth grade category. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program designed to encourage 3-6 grade students […]

Rockwall ISD Announces 2019 District Teachers of the Year

Shannon ES and Rockwall HS teachers take top honors (ROCKWALL, TX – May 7 , 2019) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2019 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Sarah Weaks, third grade teacher at Shannon Elementary and Kyle Gilpin, Algebra teacher at Rockwall High School. “Sarah has always demonstrated dedication to professional growth, […]

Meet Petra, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2019) Introducing…the Lady Petra. This sweet and shy lap girl is about 4 years old and weighs 12 pounds. She’ll need a bit of time to figure out if you are friend or foe, but once she decides you’re a friend, her loyalty is boundless. The little dance of joy […]

Daughters of the American Revolution Name Essay Winners, Award Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2019) The Rock Wall NSDAR Chapter (yes, we’re named after Rockwall’s rock wall) was extremely pleased to give $1,600 college scholarship to Emily King, a senior from Rockwall High School. Emily (pictured in the center) wrote a very persuasive essay entitled, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It: Challenges […]

Applications Being Accepted for Rockwall Youth Advisory Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2019) The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for next school year’s 2019-2020 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will fill six vacancies on the YAC for the upcoming school year. Applicants should be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city […]