(ROCKWALL, TX — May 9, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recognized Odell Holland of Dorris Jones Elementary School as the Student of Honor this week. Holland has been an Honor Roll student at Jones making A’s on all his report cards since the 1st grade. He has achieved the highest level of STAAR every […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 9, 2019) Since its establishment in 2003, the Rockwall Education Foundation has paved the way for area educators to provide innovative, out-of-the-box approaches to learning. The Foundation, a nonprofit organization which operates independently of Rockwall ISD, was first created to provide much-needed resources to the school district. How does it accomplish […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) The Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association, honored Larry Parks and Larry Kilgore from American National Bank of Texas with the 50-Year Banker Award during TBA’s 135th Annual Convention on May 3 in Austin. This prestigious award honors bankers with a half century or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) The VEXIQ elementary female Robotics team, VEXperts, won the Think Award at the VEX World Championship in Louisville, KY last week. The Think Award is presented to a team that has developed and effectively used quality programs as part of their strategy to solve the game challenge. Key criteria […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 7, the East Fork-Trinity Chapter of the National Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) awarded Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper their Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. The medal recognizes the exceptional service or accomplishment of an individual […]
(ROWLETT, TX — May 6, 2019) The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet hosted by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 3, 2019 was a huge success. Nearly 200 people came together to celebrate the extraordinary in Rowlett. Guests included representation from local, state and federal government, school district leadership and medical professionals and many others! […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2019) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been authorized to complete roadway repairs in Rockwall. This project will include various patching and repairs of concrete on State Highway 66, from SH 205 (Goliad), to the Dallas County Line. Also part of the work will be repairs of FM 740 (Ridge Rd.), […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2019) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall (1210 N. Goliad St.) will host a brand new, fully-integrated soccer camp offered by Challenger Sports from June 24th-28th and July 29th-August 2nd. The all new Challenger International Soccer Camp will offer programs for each age and ability level. The camp combines the most […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2019) For the past 20 years, the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County has made its mark as a true ray of hope for local children and adults who have suffered abuse and neglect. Formed in 1999 by the Child Welfare Board in Rockwall, the Rainbow Room provides essential items to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, May 2. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]