Rockwall City Council Approves Additional Funding for STAR Transit

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Rockwall City Council approved additional funds for transportation services in Rockwall at its meeting on November 7. The Rockwall City Council previously approved $55,200 in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget to fund the continuation of transportation services in the City in response to the change in funding […]

Rockwall’s Sarver family takes flight with special program

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Sarver family has three students in Rockwall ISD.  Desiree is a junior and attends Rockwall High School. Chris attends Utley Middle School and Joshua is in second grade at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary.  Both Joshua and Chris are autistic and the Sarver family is always looking for different […]

Williams Middle School students earn spots in All-Region Band

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) Select Honors Band students recently competed to earn a spot in the UIL Region 25 All-Region Band.  With nearly 1,000 students trying out from Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Rockwall, and Wylie school districts, Williams Middle School Band Director Ryan Straten was happy to announce that 11 WMS students earned a spot in […]

Heath Holiday in the Park Dec. 2 at Towne Center Park

FOOD | FUN | SANTA!   (HEATH, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) Everything will be in place for another spectacular Holiday in the Park, hosted in Towne Center Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.  *Count down with the crowd as the City flips the switch on its beautiful Christmas Tree at 7 […]

Rockwall EDC celebrates 20 years

Rockwall EDC celebrates 20 years

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation celebrated 20 years of bringing quality commercial and residential development to the community with an honorary anniversary luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). As the keynote speaker for the event, Rockwall County Judge spoke to the EDC’s success […]

Rockwall ISD holds groundbreaking for Elementary School 14

Rockwall ISD holds groundbreaking for Elementary School 14

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Rockwall ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School 14 on Wednesday, November 9.  The new school is scheduled to open in August 2017. “It is with great pride that we celebrate today’s groundbreaking ceremony for our school district and community but most importantly for the children who will soon […]

Jones Elementary custodian named Employee of the Year

Jones Elementary custodian named Employee of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Gloria Mendez, a custodian at Dorris Jones Elementary was selected as SSC’s Employee of the Year! In order to be chosen, a custodian must first be selected as employee of the month.  These employees are picked based on customer service, attendance, and a number of other characteristics.  When speaking […]

Local music artist Erin Kinsey performs at Night of Superstars

Local music artist Erin Kinsey performs at Night of Superstars

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Local country music artist Erin Kinsey performed at this year’s Night of Superstars Charity Event on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Omni Hotel in Dallas (555 S Lamar St). At just 15 years of age, Erin has already been making quite a splash in Dallas and Nashville with regular performances at the […]

Rockwall-Heath theatre students ‘Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat’

Rockwall-Heath theatre students ‘Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat’

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]