Rep Ratcliffe nominates Rockwall native Joanne Vuckovic as Angel in Adoption

(October 14, 2015) U.S. Rep John Ratcliffe nominated Rockwall resident Joanne Vuckovic as an Angels in Adoption honoree for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). At an awards ceremony on October 6 and gala on October 7 in Washington, Joanne Vuckovic was recognized for her dedication to advancing adoption and foster care advocacy. Joanne […]

TriMathlon adds up to fun, prizes & money for Rockwall schools

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) Mathnasium’s Fifth Annual TriMathlon, a national competition that allows elementary students to demonstrate their math skills, win prizes and earn money for their school, is happening this weekend! Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5, the FREE event is held at Mathnasium Learning Centers across the United Statesand Canada, including […]

Rockwall County Commissioners proclaim Oct 18-24 National Friends of Libraries Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 14, 2015) On October 13, 2015, Judge David Sweet and the Rockwall County Commissioners declared October 18-24, 2015 as National Friends of Libraries Week. At the Friends meeting later that day, Judge Sweet presented the Proclamation to Gloria Bishop, President of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Friends of the Rockwall […]

City of Heath honors outgoing park board member Becky Burkett

(HEATH, TX – Oct 14, 2015) Mayor Lorne Liechty and the City Council honored resident Becky Burkett for 10 years of service on the Park Board as both an involved member and vice chairman during the October 13 City Council meeting. “Becky’s generous contribution of time, talent and energy have been evident in the many good […]

Rockwall ISD trustees vote to refinance bonds, saving taxpayers $12.8 million

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Board of Trustees have unanimously voted to take advantage of historically low interest rates and refinance the remaining bonds from the 2006 bond referendum. The decision was made in last week’s school board meeting after a brief presentation about the current bond market from FirstSouthwest. FirstSouthwest, one […]

Rockwall Rainbow Room hosts meet-and-greet luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County welcomed its newest board members and staff members with tons of hot pizza during its meet-and-greet luncheon held on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Rainbow Room, located inside the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services building at 1131 W. Yellowjacket Lane, provides emergency […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Three Sheets

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting welcoming Three Sheets at The Harbor, 2075 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Three Sheets boasts a Cheer’s-like neighborhood feel, offering more than 20 drafts and 40 bottled and canned beer, as well as an extensive selection of scotches […]

Rockwall ISD growing at faster rate than previously estimated

Professional demographer predicts student population to grow by more than 2,000 over next five years (ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2015) The student population of Rockwall ISD is expected to grow by more than 2,000 new students in the next five years, continuing a trend of fast growth the district has experienced for the past decade. […]