(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2016) Fifth and first graders at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School recently collaborated on an ideal playground design. First, they visited various playgrounds in the area. They viewed pictures of them and evaluated what they liked and disliked about each playground. They formed teams, typically with two first graders and two […]
(HEATH, TX – May 27, 2016) More than 200 Heath residents packed the Community Room of Heath City Hall during a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 26, to ask constructive questions regarding the countywide massive increase in property values. Patricia Davis and Kevin Massis with the Rockwall Central Appraisal District (CAD) were on hand […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe selected Rockwall High School student, Eric Wimpee, to receive a 2016 “Rising Lone Star” award for his active involvement as an outstanding leader on his campus. Ratcliffe’s staff formally presented the award to Wimpee last week. The “Rising Lone Star” award recognizes extraordinary acts of self-sacrifice […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Col-Met celebrated the opening of their new manufacturing facility in Rockwall Technology Park with an enormous open house event. The three-day celebration, which took place April 20-22, 2016, marks the culmination of Col-Met’s November 2015 move into a 150,000-square-foot, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce as Rockwall County Judge David Sweet and Commissioner David Magness give an update on transportation and the county, during the Chamber Partnership Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2016) HCA’s Board of Trustees selected local RISD principal, Dr. Brad Helmer, as the school’s new headmaster this past month. Dr. Helmer is a Rockwall native who currently serves as the principal of Springer Elementary School. Previous to that, he held assistant principal positions at both Utley Middle School as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2016) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary School participated in annual Career Day on May 25. The students rotated through five presenters to learn about different careers and what education and training is necessary for each field. The students also participated in “hands on” activities to gain a deeper knowledge […]
(UPDATE from RockwallISD.com – June 4, 2016) Fourth grader Gage Duke from Stevenson Elementary School has been selected as one of six winners of The Leader in Me’s annual speech contest. Stevenson Elementary surprised Gage with the announcement during a live chat/Skype call from The Leader in Me organization during an Awards Ceremony Friday. He was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club took on the challenge to help a local resident by painting and doing minor repairs on her house. Barbara Farmer on North Alamo says that she is very grateful that the Breakfast Rotary was concerned for her and willing to help. The project included […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Although it’s been a stormy spring in the Rockwall area, local businesses and local families are busy planning for summer. Needless to say, it’s got me thinking about how much I love the summer! I love the sunshine, the long days, and even the Texas heat. I love the […]