East Trinity Masonic Lodge awards scholarships to Rockwall HS students

(Rockwall) June 4, 2013 – The East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 recently awarded $3,000 scholarships to four Rockwall High School students. Two of the scholarships were given through family members, in memory of deceased members of East Trinity Lodge.  Pictured from left are Matthew Whalin, Collin Sevier (attending Texas Tech), Bruce Beaty, Kelsie Dickerson (attending Oklahoma State), […]

Become a certified master gardener

Informational meeting July 8; Classes start Aug 21 (Rockwall County) June 4, 2013 – Do you have a love of gardening?  Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?  Consider becoming a Certified Master Gardener.  The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer development organization that is an integral part of Texas A&M AgriLife […]

Butterfly release honors former Pullen student Nate Oxford

(Rockwall ISD) June 4, 2013 – On the morning of Monday, May 29, Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary students released 85 Painted Lady butterflies at Betterton’s Butterfly Garden in memoriam of Nate Oxford, a former student at Pullen Elementary who lost his battle to cancer earlier this year.   This special garden was named after Pullen music teacher, […]

Rockwall ISD announces administrative changes

(Rockwall ISD) June 4, 2013 – In anticipation of the 2013-2014 school year, Rockwall ISD is pleased to announce the hiring and re-assignment of several principals.  These include:  Tammi Schmitt as the new principal at Celia Hays Elementary.  Mrs. Schmitt was previously the administrative intern at Hays Elementary. Ruth Johnson as the new principal at Howard […]

Sponsorships available in Rockwall-Heath Hawk football program

(Rockwall ISD) June 3, 2013 Even though summer is just heating up, it’s time to think about fall football. The Rockwall-Heath High School football booster club is offering advertising sponsorships in the football program. They range in price from $200 (quarter page) to $600 (full page). Please contact Stacy Loeffler for more info: . Deadline […]

Introducing Rockwall Christian Academy’s 2013 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Congratulations to Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke & Salutatorian John Stanley  (Rockwall) June 3, 2013 – Valedictorian Katelyn Holboke, daughter of Matthew and Carolyn Holboke, has attended Rockwall Christian Academy for four years, participating in Varsity Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball and Yearbook. Her Junior and Senior years, she received academic awards in English, Math, History, Bible and Science, and […]

Brad Chilote named Rockwall Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month

BRADLEY CHILCOTE (Rockwall) June 3, 2013 – A number of very dedicated volunteers give their time and talent to the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, to recruit and welcome new members, help with special events, and represent their respective companies. The Ambassadors group is often the first exposure some members have to the Chamber.  The Chamber […]

Mayoral proclamation for ‘1776’

(Rockwall/Heath) May 30, 2013 – Rockwall Summer Musicals actress Meredith Bennett proudly displays a proclamation signed by Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty recognizing the June 27 – 30 performance of the show, 1776, American’s Prize Winning Musical. The proclamation jointly honors Heath’s presentation of the Annual July 4 Independence Day Parade, patriots who serve and continue to […]