Rep. Ratcliffe commends military academy appointees from Rockwall County

Rep. Ratcliffe commends military academy appointees from Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 7, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) commended four students from Rockwall County for accepting military academy appointments for the upcoming school year. From Rockwall High School, Michelle Adkins-Mills and Cole Talley received an appointment to West Point, Madison James received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Kevin Smith […]

Successful Hometown Music Fest kicks off new tradition for Helping Hands

Successful Hometown Music Fest kicks off new tradition for Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 6, 2018) Rockwall Helping Hands presented its 1st Annual Hometown Music Fest on Sunday May 20, 2018. The concert, held at Southern Junction in Royse City, was an intimate acoustic evening featuring Kody West, Bri Bagwell, and Jason Boland. Fans of the artists and supporters of Helping Hands came together for […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 celebrates graduation

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 celebrates graduation

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Members of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on May 16 at the San Jacinto Plaza in downtown Rockwall. The event featured an address from keynote speaker James Capra with the Frontline Leadership Group, the presentation of the Alumni of the Year […]

Rockwall YMCA celebrates record-breaking spring sports season

Rockwall YMCA celebrates record-breaking spring sports season

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently wrapped up its most successful spring sports season to date, with its volleyball and soccer programs recording their highest enrollment ever. Rockwall Y spring volleyball closed out the season with championship games on May 12. Winners of the second through fourth grade […]

TxDOT hears public input on proposed IH-30 frontage roads project

TxDOT hears public input on proposed IH-30 frontage roads project

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2018) TxDOT recently held an Open House and public hearing for its proposed IH-30 Frontage Roads Improvement Project at Hella Shrine in Rowlett. TxDOT representatives were on hand to answer questions during the Open House as folks viewed the design schematic for the project, followed by a presentation of the […]

Poiema Foundation-Alliance Auto Auction partnership aids victims of human trafficking

Poiema Foundation-Alliance Auto Auction partnership aids victims of human trafficking

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Texas-based Alliance Auto Auction has been teaming up with a local Rockwall ministry to help make a difference in the lives of those who have fallen victim to human trafficking. For every car Alliance Auto Auction-Dallas sells during its auctions this year, the company will give back a portion […]

Helping Hands celebrates 10th Annual Golf Tournament

Helping Hands celebrates 10th Annual Golf Tournament

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 4, 2018) On May 21, 2018, Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated its 10th Annual Golf Tournament. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the proceeds go to help the organization serve numerous families with emergency assistance, food needs, medical assistance, and financial crises. This tournament benefiting […]

Q&A with Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Principal Alison Belliveau

Q&A with Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy Principal Alison Belliveau

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) This coming fall, Rockwall ISD will open the doors to its Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy – a 154,944 square-foot facility providing students from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools the opportunity to explore career options and professional certifications. Housing a maximum capacity of 1,100 students, the Academy […]