(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2016) Dear Rockwall Neighbors, Monday night we considered the most emotional, divisive, and politically charged issue in my three years serving on the Rockwall City Council. While on the surface it seemed like a simple issue and obvious decision for this Council, a deeper dive into the matter revealed a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Rockwall Summer Musicals now offers two summer drama camps for 6 – 18 year-olds. Each camper will learn one acting scene with partners, one tap routine, and one group number from one of the two exciting shows RSM will produce this summer. Spots are limited! Carousel Camp: June 27 […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 4, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce and Royse City ISD invites all to the Speeding For Scholarships fundraising event on June 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dallas Karting Complex in Caddo Mills (5025 FM 1565). This event is geared toward all ages and families […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper recently spoke to both Rockwall Independent School District principals and the RISD PTA Council about the new and developing Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. She educated school and PTA leaders about what services the CAC will provide on behalf of children who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) The office of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) hosted a roundtable on Thursday, April 28, for congressional staffers across North Texas focused on improving constituent services for veterans. Representatives from 10 congressional offices in North Texas (both Republican and Democrat) attended, as did representatives from the offices of both U.S. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2016) Three Rockwall ISD elementary schools — Amy Parks, Springer, and Stevenson — attended the VEX Worlds Robotics Competition at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky on April 20-23. It was an amazing experience and opportunity to work with teams from all over the world, representing 30 countries: Australia, […]
The President’s Pen (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Rockwall County is home to six cities, small to large, each with its own unique flavor and outstanding characteristics. A recent survey published by Forbes Magazine identifies Rockwall County as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. Our local business climate is flourishing from […]
Economic Development Insight (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 20 years of bolstering the development, expansion and relocation of new and existing businesses to Rockwall. In an effort to recognize and congratulate new companies that are coming to town and existing enterprises that are expanding, the Rockwall Economic […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt’s motion to approve his proposed citywide restroom ordinance – which called for the regulation of restrooms through birth sex identification – failed to pass during the Rockwall city council meeting on Monday, May 2 held at Rockwall City Hall (385 S Goliad St). The meeting […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Representatives from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County presented Zanata with a plaque yesterday to show appreciation for the restaurant preparing holiday meals for the elderly and homebound in our community for the past five years! Pictured from left are MOWSS Board of Director members Judge David […]