Meet George, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 12, 2017) Here’s George! He is an 8-week-old terrier mix pup looking for a forever home! Prior to going home with you he will be neutered and microchipped. He has had all age-appropriate vaccinations. The adoption fee for puppies is a donation of $200. Email for more information or to meet […]

Heath Hawks Theatre Co. places first, advances to Bi-District in UIL One Act Play

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 12, 2017) The Heath Hawks Theatre Co. from Rockwall-Heath High School placed first in the UIL One Act Play Competition which was held Thursday, March 9th at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler. The group will advance to Bi-District on Wednesday, March 23rd at John Horn High School. Also from the […]

Three Rockwall-Heath DECA students to advance from state competition

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 12, 2017) Sixteen Rockwall-Heath HS DECA students recently competed at a state competition and three will advance to DECA’s ICDC (International Career and Development Conference) being held in Anaheim, California this April where they will join 12,000 world-wide competitors. Zimri Ramos advanced for Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan and Josh Hunter and Erin Kinsey advanced for Marketing […]

Rockwall ISD celebrates groundbreaking of new Dobbs Elementary

Rockwall ISD celebrates groundbreaking of new Dobbs Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2017) The oldest elementary school in Rockwall broke ground this morning on its new school building opening to students in the fall of 2018. Teachers and students of Dobbs Elementary joined city officials and Rockwall ISD board members for a special ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Dobbs Elementary […]

Rockwall Realtor Jerry Welch earns Certified Residential Specialist Designation

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2017) Jerry Welch of Rockwall, TX has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential […]

Local family raffles Yeti cooler to benefit boy who underwent brain surgery

Local family raffles Yeti cooler to benefit boy who underwent brain surgery

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2017) When the Hunton family of Rockwall learned that their son’s friend and classmate, 9-year-old Simran Martell, had a brain tumor and would need to undergo brain surgery, they decided to raffle off their Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler to raise money for the Martells. Simran lost his older sister Luna […]

Rockwall, Royse City chambers hold ribbon cutting for Helping Hands Boutique

Rockwall, Royse City chambers hold ribbon cutting for Helping Hands Boutique

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2017) Helping Hands of Rockwall County treated folks to a one-of-a-kind shopping experience during the ribbon cutting ceremony for its brand-new Boutique yesterday. Members of the Rockwall and Royse City chambers of commerce joined the community to celebrate the commemorative event. “The Thrift Store and Boutique account for over 30 […]

Rockwall ISD Board sets public hearing to consider District of Innovation designation

Rockwall ISD Board sets public hearing to consider District of Innovation designation

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) At their February meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to initiate the District of Innovation consideration process. In compliance with Texas Education Agency eligibility guidelines, the board will host a public hearing within 30 days to consider whether the district should pursue the District of Innovation […]