Williams MS Orchestra tunes up for success at All City Orchestra audition

(ROCKWALL ISD – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School for having 26 students selected by audition on Saturday, December 1, 2012 to perform with the Rockwall ISD All City Orchestra. Please join us in congratulating these fine young musicians.  They are: (Front row, from left) Kevin DeMars, Caroline Slater, Brandon Gan, Gracie Self, […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes European Wax Center

(ROCKWALL – December 4, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for European Wax Center, located in The Plaza at Rockwall. European Wax Center truly offers “The Ultimate Wax Experience” European Wax Center Rockwall, located in The Plaza at Rockwall, offers world-class waxing services for men and women in […]

Rockwall ISD names interim athletic positions

(ROCKWALL ISD – December 4, 2012) Rockwall ISD has named Lee Stout as the interim athletic director effective January 2 following the recent resignation of Athletic Director Scott Smith.  The district is developing a search process for a new athletic director and will be posting the open position prior to releasing for winter break. Coach […]

Lake Pointe earns ‘A’ for patient safety for second time this year

(DALLAS – December 3, 2012) –Lake Pointe Medical Center based in Rowlett recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. This is the second A rating that Lake Pointe Medical Center has received from The Leapfrog Group. The A […]

Chamber welcomes KB’s Brats to Rowlett

(ROWLETT – December 4, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member KB’S Brats with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 29. KB’s Brats is a mom and son established operation with a great crew to help create a truly authentic atmosphere where German flavor meets American taste. “All of our brats are as […]

Rockwall County Library news briefs for December

(ROCKWALL – December 4, 2012) Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration The Rockwall County Library’s December Family Night will be “An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration.” Visit with Santa and enjoy crafts and refreshments during this come-and-go event from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, December 13. For an extra special treat, S & D Puppetry will be presenting The Nutcracker […]

Cain, Amy Parks students attend SMU TEDxKids event

(ROCKWALL ISD – December 4, 2012) Students from Cain Middle School and Amy-Parks Heath Elementary School were recently invited to participate in SMU’s TEDxKids event in Dallas. Last Friday, SMU brought in speakers from around the country to present new, engaging ideas to the next generation of leaders. The speakers talked about leadership skills, connecting […]