Rockwall Rotary welcomes new club president

Rockwall Rotary welcomes new club president

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2016) During its noon meeting on Thursday, June 29, the Rockwall Rotary heard a fond farewell from 2015-2016 Club President Judge Brian Williams, who will pass the gavel to President-Elect Jeff Shell to preside over the club for 2016-2017. Williams said it was an honor getting to be president of the […]

Rockwall Soroptimists welcome new officers

Rockwall Soroptimists welcome new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2016) Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently installed their new officers for the 2016-2017 club year at a dinner at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club’s Nineteen. Holly Lyons will head the Board of Directors as President, Kim Sweet is President-elect, Rhonda Wright is Treasurer and Penny Maris is Secretary. The four new Directors are Norma […]

Rep. Ratcliffe leads coalition to demand answers on EPA’s harmful energy regulations

Rep. Ratcliffe leads coalition to demand answers on EPA’s harmful energy regulations

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) led 111 House colleagues last week in calling for clarification on compliance dates for the EPA’s sweeping energy regulations issued last August. This effort comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s February decision to push pause on the implementation of the so-called “Clean Power […]

An Open Letter from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt Concerning the SH 205 Bypass

An Open Letter from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt Concerning the SH 205 Bypass

Rockwall residents have a very important opportunity to make their voices heard and affect change. On Thursday, July 7, the Texas Department of Transportation will host the first of two separate public meetings about proposed changes to State Highway 205, which is currently Goliad Street through Rockwall. The changes TxDOT is considering would greatly impact […]

Local recording artist creates music with purpose

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Brandon Jenkins has always been passionate about his music. But in recent years, his life has been inspired by a new passion that he says has utterly consumed and transformed him: his relationship with God. As a 12-year-old in Michigan, Jenkins was mesmerized the very first time he experienced […]

Family fun, competitive cycling at Hot Rocks Bike Ride

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]

PARADE ROUTE MAP: City of Rockwall July 4th Parade

PARADE ROUTE MAP: City of Rockwall July 4th Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2016) The City of Rockwall will host a July 4th parade and fireworks show to celebrate the Independence Day Holiday. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Utley Middle School. The parade route is attached and the best locations to see the parade are along Townsend Drive and Clark […]

When math anxiety spreads like a virus

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 28, 2016) Math anxiety is a phenomenon that math teachers everywhere observe daily all across the nation.   We see anxiety almost every time a child sits down for an assessment, and it breaks our hearts.  How does a child get to the point where they feel they cannot succeed at a […]