Rockwall ISD Culinary State Champs Advance to Nationals

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 12, 2019) Rockwall ISD culinary students from Gene Burton College & Career Academy placed first at Saturday’s ProStart State Competition – making this the third time RISD students have earned this honor. They will compete at the National Invitational representing the State of Texas the week of May 8-10 in Washington, D.C. […]

Breakfast Rotary Gives Back to Rockwall County Rainbow Room

Breakfast Rotary Gives Back to Rockwall County Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club was very pleased to present a check for $2000 to Carol Miskin, the President of Rockwall County Rainbow Room. This non-profit organization works closely with Rockwall County’s Child Protective Services and provides physical needs for neglected and abused children in Rockwall County. Please visit […]

Rep. Ratcliffe Commemorates Congressman Ralph Hall on U.S. House floor

Leads Texas delegation in moment of silence WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday in commemoration of former Congressman Ralph Hall who passed away at the age of 95 last week. He then led the Texas delegation in a moment of silence in […]

Meet Frankie Valli, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 11, 2019) Frankie Valli’s face should be next to the word “handsome” in the dictionary!  He can be a little shy at first, but he is all sweetness and charm. Frankie Valli is current on all of his vaccines, neutered, FeLV/FIV negative, and microchipped.  Come meet him at the Rockwall Petco- or […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on passing of Congressman Ralph Hall

(WASHINGTON – March 7, 2019) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Ralph Hall: “Today the 4th District of Texas lost a great leader, statesman and friend. From his defense of our nation during WWII through his time as our Representative in Congress, Ralph Hall lived a remarkable life […]

Rockwall ISD Names 2019 Teacher of the Year Nominees

Rockwall ISD Names 2019 Teacher of the Year Nominees

(ROCKWALL, TX  – March 6, 2019) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2019 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-one teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced at […]

Cooking with Ease: Bacon-Tomato Tartlets

Cooking with Ease: Bacon-Tomato Tartlets

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 6, 2019) A longtime dream of mine is to one day write a cookbook. And not just any cookbook. A cookbook filled with more words than pictures and more feelings than ingredients. A paperback book overflowing with short stories about food, family, fun, and then ending each story with a recipe […]

Children’s Relief International to Host Green Door 5/10K Race

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) Join Children’s Relief International on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for its 10th Annual Green Door 5/10K Race and 1-mile Fun Run! The Green Door Race supports Children’s Relief International’s (CRI) Green Door Project which builds homes in Mozambique, Africa and Haiti. For 10 years, the Green Door Race has helped […]