(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2017) The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Rockwall Independent School District its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County will host its first meeting on May 9th, and it is not too late to become a founding member! There are about 30 spots remaining. Visit their Facebook page to print off a membership form, and learn more about how this dynamic group will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April, 5, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation was approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842), which aims to close loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders, was passed by voice vote. “There are few things more […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) Crappie fishing was the Easter egg hunting of my teenage years and each spring when the water thawed, I couldn’t wait to catch the “paper-mouthed poissons.” After my baseball practice and Dad saw his last Saturday patient, we’d jump in the van and speed up to our cabin at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2017) Homeowners are still working to recover from the storms that devastated their homes last week in North Rockwall—and the City of Rockwall is providing tips to protect residents from becoming victims of potential scam artists. Before the storm had subsided or the debris was even cleared away last Wednesday, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2017) Lakeside Allure, a new boutique and gift shop located at 951 E. I-30 (in the Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center, directly behind Buffalo Wild Wings) was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its recent opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Lakeside Allure’s owner, Vicki Duddlesten, previously […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2017) First United Methodist Church of Rockwall is bringing the World Vision Experience to Rockwall. This FREE walk through exhibit will inspire and challenge your thinking as a global citizen. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2017) Daphne is a two-year-old, 10-pound Cairn Terrier mix looking for a forever home! Poor little Daphne found herself in a shelter with a badly infected eye which needed to be removed. She is much happier now with the pain gone! She also has an old break in her leg […]
(HEATH, TX – March 2, 2017) The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration on April 15 features the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run with awards for the top 3 boys and top 3 girls! What to expect: *USATF Certified 5k course with chip-timed start and finish lines *5k awards for top […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2017) The City of Rockwall will host a free Easter Egg Hunt with eggstraordinary prizes at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Harry Myers Park for ages 12 and under. There will be bounce houses, a petting zoo, cotton candy, and an opportunity to get a photo with the Easter […]