Rockwall ISD to host Job Fair Meet & Greet

ROCKWALL ISD, TX (April 1, 2014) Rockwall Independent School District will host a Job Fair Meet and Greet event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellowjacket Lane. Meet with campus administrators and program directors to learn about job opportunities for the 2014-15 school year. To share your good […]

Rockwall City Council approves plans for Phelps Lake

ROCKWALL, TX (April 1, 2014) The Rockwall City Council recently approved funding for improvements to Phelps Lake that will add a launch pier for kayak enthusiasts, a fishing pier and an internal trail connection.  The project is expected to be completed in August 2014.  This project will tie two premier outdoor recreation destinations together with […]

AT&T Pioneers join hands with Rockwall County Adult Literacy Program

ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014) AT&T Pioneers, a volunteer organization made up of retired and active AT&T employees, and Reading For Adults (RFA), Rockwall County Library’s Adult Literacy Program led by Carol Cease, Director, recently met at the library for a special presentation. The Pioneers gave over 300 Spanish/English and English Only dictionaries to students in […]

Rockwall ISD names Campus Teachers of the Year

ROCKWALL ISD, TX (March 31, 2014) Nineteen teachers—one representing each campus–have been chosen by their peers as the Rockwall Independent School District’s Campus Teachers of the Year. From these 19 teachers, RISD will select one Elementary and one Secondary Teacher of the Year to represent the district at the regional level. The Teacher of the […]

Friday Study Club tours Bimbo Bakeries

ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014) The Friday Study Club met March 21, 2014 at the Bimbo Bakeries USA for a tour of their Rockwall facility which opened in January 2013. Wayne Sager, Plant Manager, and Jerry McManus, Human Relations Manager, welcomed the group and gave them a brief history of Bimbo Bakeries USA.  Their story […]

Atmos Energy “iDig It” Campaign celebrates National Safe Digging Month

Chance to win $811 for promoting Call 811 during April ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014)  Before you dig into your next outdoor project, Atmos Energy Corporation invites you to join its “iDig It” campaign designed to remind property owners, construction crews and do-it-yourselfers to always call 811 before they dig. The reminder comes as utilities […]

City of Heath receives upgrade in bond ratings

HEATH, TX (March 31, 2014) The City of Heath received a very positive review and rating upgrade from Standard and Poor’s, one of the nation’s leading bond rating agencies. Standard & Poor’s raised its long-term and underlying ratings on the City’s existing General Obligation (GO) debt to “AA+” from “AA”.  At the same time, Standard & […]

Marigold Learning Academy: Sunny outlook for children with Autism

ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2014) Rockwall’s Marigold Learning Academy is a quaint, intimate learning center for children with autism.  The cozy and warm atmosphere is immediate when you walk through the small unassuming house on Goliad Street.  However, what happens in the Marigold Learning Academy is anything but small and unassuming.  Its brightly colored language […]