(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Over the Memorial Day weekend the Rockwall County Special Olympic Shooting Stars basketball team participated in the State summer games in Arlington and came home with the gold medal. The members of the team include (standing L to R): Cole Randolph, Scott Wendt, Tim Fields, Daniel Moriarty, Daniel Hettinger, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Here’s Bagheera! Bagheera, a three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix, is a happy and friendly guy who is short and stout. He loves everyone and can’t wait to find his forever family! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn more about this adorable Staffie […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 28, 2016) The City of Rockwall presented a free, commemorative Memorial Day concert Friday, May 27 at the Harbor Amphitheater. The concert featured The Rockwall Community Band directed by Mike McGill for the second year in a row. Rockwall High School students sang solos and read 27 real letters from soldiers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Representatives from SKY Interests will be at their future development site in Rockwall next weekend to allow residents an opportunity to transplant trees which would otherwise be lost when development occurs. The development site, at 2200 Ridge Road, is located on the west side of the intersection of Ridge […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Two Rockwall owned and operated businesses – Sail with Scott and Zanata Restaurant – recently received the 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Founded in 2010, the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on Tripadvisor. This award is bestowed upon businesses that: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2016) If you are one of the hundreds of families who look forward to Memorial Day at Rest Haven Memorial Park every year, chances are you have already marked your calendar for 10 a.m. Monday, May 30. If you have not yet discovered Memorial Day at Rest Haven, this is […]