(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 introduced its community service project benefitting the future Advocacy Center in Rockwall during its fundraiser luncheon held at The Center on Thursday, Feb. 11. Leadership Rockwall 2016 class member Jerry Welch presented the many in attendance with details […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Rockwall High School Stingerette Competition Team and elite dance team Stingerette Show Stoppers competed this past weekend at the Crowd Pleasers Dallas Area Competition, where 76 teams competed. The Stingerette Competition Team won FIRST PLACE in the Pom Category. The Stingerette Show Stoppers competed in Jazz, Contemporary, Open, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio, located in the heart of historic and newly renovated downtown Rockwall, presents the Juried small works show, March 18 through April 17. Entry deadline is March 12. This show will include an awards ceremony scheduled in conjunction with “Celebrate Downtown” festivities on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 11, 2016) The Executive Women’s Alliance, a committee of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted its first educational luncheon of 2016 yesterday. An expert panel discussed the topic “How Strong is your Tightrope,” sharing professional experiences and tips on work and life balance. The panel consisted of Dr. Jenna Webster-Zellars, owner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The City of Rockwall has recently refinanced several bond packages, which amounts to nearly $10 million in taxpayer savings. The debts that have been re-funded are from bonds issued in 2005, 2006 and 2008-all years when interest rates were much higher. It is important to note that the City […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2016) Ouida Springer Elementary School is excited to announce the Principal’s 200 Club Winners for January! The Principal’s 200 Club is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. Students who are “caught” exhibiting their BEST behavior are given a golden ticket that is redeemed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2016) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees have selected the firm of Horn, Smith, Wood and Preston Educational Consultants to partner with in the superintendent search process. The firm will work to build a strong candidate pool from which the board will select the next superintendent. Horn, Smith, Wood and Preston is a longstanding, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2016) Betty White is a happy and spunky girl with a beautifully frosted coat. She’s about nine years old but still has a lifetime of love to give. She is great with children and other dogs. Betty White is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is a donation […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Feb. 15, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce, City of Royse City, and members of the community were on hand for last week’s ground breaking ceremony of Murphy Express, located at 901 S. Erby Campbell Blvd (next to Walmart) in Royse City. A grand opening celebration is planned for May […]
Letter to the editor, submitted by Tina Millican, Rockwall resident. (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 12, 2016) There are three Republican candidates running for Texas House of Representatives in District 33: Justin Holland, Lorne Liechty and John Keating. District 33 is gerrymandered like most districts in Texas. It includes all of Rockwall County then it goes […]