Public forums set for Rockwall County’s Strategic Plan 2050

Public forums set for Rockwall County’s Strategic Plan 2050

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2024) – Rockwall County is in the process of creating its strategic plan. Our county is experiencing rapid growth, which brings long-term opportunities and challenges that require us to develop smart solutions that shape the future of Rockwall County. This county-wide planning effort serves to shape and influence our quality of […]

Highly anticipated, HAMILTON, takes the Winspear Opera House stage

Highly anticipated, HAMILTON, takes the Winspear Opera House stage

Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2024) – The passion and drama of Hamilton is here! Broadway Dallas is excited to present the hit musical, HAMILTON written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, May 8-June 9 at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. Hamilton is the mesmerizing tale of founding father, Alexander Hamilton, from his arrival to America and as he […]

Optimum announces the Rockwall winners of its 2024 Innovator Awards

Optimum announces the Rockwall winners of its 2024 Innovator Awards

Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2024) – Optimum, the provider of advanced internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, is thrilled to announce the winners of the fifth annual Optimum Innovator Awards, which recognizes FIRST Robotics Competition teams for their innovation and efforts in areas such as community engagement, technology, inspiration, diversity, and sustainability. This year, Optimum is celebrating […]

Lyon and Cain Teachers Named Rockwall ISD 2024 Beginning Teachers of the Year

Lyon and Cain Teachers Named Rockwall ISD 2024 Beginning Teachers of the Year

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – Congratulations to Linda Lyon Elementary teacher Sierra Merlino and Cain Middle School teacher Sarah Clifton for being named Beginning Teachers of the Year! The Sheri Stodghill Fowler Beginning Teacher of the Year Award honors outstanding first-year teachers in the BEST Program, which stands for “Beginning Educators, Successful Teachers.” An […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Sophia Gonzalez

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Sophia Gonzalez

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – Sophia Gonzalez is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Sophia is the daughter of Donald and Cheryl LaFlame and Victor Gonzalez. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as Chaplain. Sophia was named Stingerette of the Week this year. In the two previous years she was […]

Laurel Ridge Stables to host Summer Riding Camps

Laurel Ridge Stables to host Summer Riding Camps

Rowlett, Texas (April 30, 2024) – Laurel Ridge Stables is excited to announce another magical summer of week-long horse riding camps. The immensely popular Tiny Tot unicorn camp will also return. Specializing in English saddleseat riding, Laurel Ridge Stables offers an idyllic setting for kids to live out their equestrian dreams. Camps are available for […]

What to do when the person with dementia refuses daily care? Free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

What to do when the person with dementia refuses daily care? Free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – The person who once taught you basic hygiene and how to present yourself suddenly needs to gain these essential behaviors. It can be startling when you realize the result of not bathing or brushing one’s teeth and the embarrassment from the effects. No one wants to be like this. […]

Rockwall ISD Announces 2024 District Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD Announces 2024 District Teachers of the Year

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2024 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year Ashley Hartwell from Howard Dobbs Elementary and Allison Huck from Herman E. Utley Middle School. Mrs. Hartwell teaches sixth grade math at Dobbs Elementary and has been teaching for 11 years. Ten of […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Voting is Important…and so is Building Facilities!

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Voting is Important…and so is Building Facilities!

Rockwall, TX (April 29, 2024) – Yep, without a doubt, we have too many elections in Texas! But did you ever stop to think what those elections represent? Just look at the one where early voting has just finished and we can still vote next Tuesday, May 4. This election allows us to pick who […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands honors volunteers

Rockwall County Helping Hands honors volunteers

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2024) Volunteers are the heartbeat of Rockwall County Helping Hands, and so naturally, during April’s Volunteer Appreciation Month, this nonprofit took a moment to honor these amazing individuals who selflessly give their time and skills to lend a hand to our Rockwall County neighbors in need. Last year, these incredible volunteers […]

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