Rockwall LULAC and Partners to Host Free Citizenship Workshop Sept. 28

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 10, 2019) Rockwall County LULAC and collaborative partners First United Methodist Church Rockwall and Light of Hope Immigration Law Center of Plano will offer a citizenship application workshop Saturday, September 28 to inform the community regarding the naturalization process, and assist eligible people to apply for US Citizenship. In addition, they are looking for volunteers to assist […]

Students Selected for City’s Leadership Organization

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 10, 2019) Six new members have been selected for the City of Rockwall’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the new school year. In addition, six members will return to the leadership organization. YAC helps teach high school-aged students about local government, while providing them with opportunities to hone their leadership skills. The […]

Rockwall’s Oldest and Only Locally-Owned Bank Announces New Ownership

Rockwall’s Oldest and Only Locally-Owned Bank Announces New Ownership

Lakeside National Bank Leadership Remains Committed to Family-Owned Legacy and Local Values (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 10, 2019) Lakeside National Bank announced its transition of ownership from the family of late Congressman Ralph Hall to the Pratt and Pastora families. The new families officially took ownership on Friday, Sept. 6. As new owners, the Pratt and […]

Rockwall County 4H Busy Bees Club Gets Busy!

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 9, 2019)  Rockwall County 4H Busy Bees Club members were happy to share their experiences from various 4H projects with so many new people Saturday at the Rockwall Farmers’ Market. If you missed them and want to learn more about participating in 4H, you are welcome to attend their first club meeting […]

New MVP Program Aims to Get Fathers More Involved at Cain Middle School

New MVP Program Aims to Get Fathers More Involved at Cain Middle School

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 6, 2019) A new initiative for increased father involvement is on the horizon for Cain Middle School. While scores are in for Rockwall ISD with Texas’ recent grading system, Cain Middle School is set to make an even greater impact on our community.  With a growing student population, Principal Derrice Randle […]

ESL Classes at First Baptist Church Rockwall Begin Sept. 10

ESL Classes at First Baptist Church Rockwall Begin Sept. 10

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 6, 2019) Registration is open for the First Baptist Church of Rockwall’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program for adults in the Lake Ray Hubbard area. Volunteers are eager to meet the ESL Students at registration on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6:30 -8:30 P.M. at First Baptist Church, 610 S. […]

Rockwall-Heath Senior Cheerleader Spotlight: Rileigh Goldsmith

Rockwall-Heath Senior Cheerleader Spotlight: Rileigh Goldsmith

(HEATH, TX — September 6, 2019) Rileigh is the daughter of Matthew and Courtney Goldsmith, and has been selected as Head Cheerleader for the 2019-2020 Varsity Squad. She is a 2019 TGCA All Star as well as a 2019 6a All State recipient. She received NCA All American her 9th grade year and nominations her […]

Representative Justin Holland Statement On Governor Abbott’s Executive Orders

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 5, 2019) Representative Justin Holland issued the following statement on the eight executive orders Governor Abbott released today in response to the El Paso and Odessa-Midland tragedies: “Violence has no place in Texas, and as leaders of the Lone Star State, we must do all we can to prevent it. The executive orders issued by […]

Local High School Students Share Their Experience at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program

Local High School Students Share Their Experience at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 4, 2019) This past summer, three area high school students attended a life-changing leadership program known as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an International Program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend […]

Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home to Host Fourth Annual First Responders Night Sept. 13

Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home to Host Fourth Annual First Responders Night Sept. 13

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home are honored to host the fourth annual First Responders Night on September 13 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium at 7:15 p.m. First responders wanting to participate in the on-field recognition ceremony should meet on the scoreboard side of the stadium at 7 p.m. […]