City of Rockwall news briefs

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2014) Change in zoning notification City officials have revised the notification process for property zoning change requests by extending the area of mail notifications and posting large, more visible signage on the subject property. The changes include: Property owner notification buffer area increased from 200 to 500 feet; All public hearing […]

Rockwall Christian Academy says ‘NO’ to Charter School

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2014) After two years of uncertainty, considering conversion to a charter school, Rockwall Christian Academy administration announced Friday that the school is accepting enrollments for next year, continuing as RCA. In a statement released Friday, Jeanne Zakem, Head of School, wrote: “Upon hearing of his death, Mark Twain quipped ‘News of […]

Rockwall celebrates 160 years

Charlie Daniels Band to headline Founders Day Festival ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2014) The City of Rockwall presents The Charlie Daniels Band as the featured attraction at this year’s Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 17.  The event will be at Harry Myers Park (945 E. Washington Street) instead of on the square due to […]

Local moms, kids gather for good times & support

Local moms, kids gather for good times & support

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 11, 2014) Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t have to mean staying at home. Perhaps no one knows that better than members of the Rockwall MOMS Club, who gather regularly for support, friendship and fun activities in and around Rockwall County. About 30 local moms and their newborn-to-elementary-age children comprise the local […]

Rockwall Moms Run This Town

ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2014) Moms with young kids, moms with grown kids, and moms with kids of the four-legged, furry variety are welcome to join a fast-growing group of local ladies who gather to run, walk and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Founded by Jessica Thompson, the Rockwall Chapter of Moms RUN This Town has […]

Math test-taking strategies to boost confidence

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 11, 2014) Test anxiety can easily undermine the hard work students have invested throughout the year, lowering their scores on standardized tests and jeopardizing their chances to take advanced classes or enroll in the schools of their choice. Reducing test anxiety can help prevent this. Students can reduce anxiety by reviewing the […]