Rep. Ratcliffe introduces toughest balanced budget amendment in Congress

(WASHINGTON – April 20, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution (H.J. Res. 98) last week to bring much-needed fiscal discipline to Washington. The constitutional amendment would not only revoke pay for members of Congress if a balanced budget is not adopted, but it would also revoke pay for […]

Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of Owens Interiors At Home showroom

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2017) OWENS INTERIORS AT HOME recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their furniture showroom and design center located at 1129 Ridge Road Center in Rockwall. Owens Interiors has been in business in North Texas working with many of the better builders and developers now for over […]

Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team advances to nationals

Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team advances to nationals

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Arts team claimed first place and $17,000 in scholarships for each team member at the Texas ProStart Invitational state competition last month. The win advances the team to the National ProStart Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina on April 28-30. Led by Culinary Arts instructor Cody […]

Rockwall ISD teaching grant recipients recognized

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) Rockwall ISD Education Foundation’s spring 2017 innovative teaching grant recipients were recently presented to the RISD trustees. CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing, innovative educators! Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary – Ms. Kidd and Ms. King Reinhardt Elementary – Ms. Hawkins and Ms. Doss Stevenson Elementary – Ms. Kerby, Ms. McDowell and Ms. […]

New Principals, Executive Director of Technology Named for Rockwall ISD’s 2017-18 School Year

 (ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2017) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two principals and the Executive Director of Technology for the 2017-2018 school year. The district welcomes these fellow colleagues on their new positions in our district. Congratulations to Derrice Randle, named new principal of Cain Middle School Mr. Derrice Randle is […]

Mom of four gets helping hand from Rockwall Breakfast Rotary

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) At times, we need a little help from our friends. And that is a lot of what Rockwall Breakfast Rotary is all about. This club seeks ways to help the Rockwall community and support our citizens. Recently, members of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club were instrumental in the repair […]

Meet River, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) Here’s River! He is a handsome one-and-a-half-year-old, 51 lb Rottweiler mix looking for a patient home. This boy is housebroken and well mannered. He is learning that people are nice. He especially likes it when those humans give him yummy treats! He gets along great with all of his […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes new Ambassador team member

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize new Ambassador team member, Troy Ellison. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged.  Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote Chamber and community awareness.  They are measured on a point […]