Rockwall ISD Board approves appointment of new Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School principal

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – July 5, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Dr. Mary Pugh as principal of Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Pugh joins Rockwall ISD with 17 years of experience in public education, including most recently three years as an Assistant Principal at […]

Rockwall robotics students earn Presidential Service award

Rockwall robotics students earn Presidential Service award

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 2, 2018) Full Metal Jacket students were recognized at Rockwall High School’s PTA meeting for earning the Presidential Service Award. RHS Principal Dr. Courtney Gober presented the awards to junior Hannah Cowgill and seniors Aaron Smith and Brandon Taylor. This is Cowgill’s first time to earn the award, and she volunteered […]

Community comes together to support LegionFest 2018

Community comes together to support LegionFest 2018

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 2, 2018) On June 16 the Royse City American Legion held a community festival that had bounce houses, vendors, music, games and demonstrations by both Rockwall Gymnastics and White Tiger Taekwondo. The community event brought out numerous vendors like Paparazzi Jewelry, Shenaniganz’s, Scentsy Candle Vendors, Smallville Learning Center, Young Chef’s […]

Heath dentist receives prestigious fellowship from Academy of General Dentistry

Heath dentist receives prestigious fellowship from Academy of General Dentistry

(HEATH, TX — July 2, 2018) The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Dr. Crystal Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, MS, FAGD, NMD, IBDM, AIAMOT, of Heath, Texas received the prestigious Fellowship Award during the AGD’s convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes AGD member’s commitment to excellence in dental education. Held at […]

Meet Dylan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dylan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2018) Dylan is a one-year-old Terrier mix who is super sweet, playful and loves all people and dogs that he’s encountered in his foster home. This loving boy would make a great family dog. He’s neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on his shots and has an adoption donation of $150. If you need […]

Leading the Way: Rockwall Soroptimist install new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2018) Rockwall Soroptimist recently held their annual installation dinner at The Landing at Chandlers. New officers for the 2018-2019 club year are (from left): Holly Lyons, Director; Kim Sweet, Director; Brooke McMaster, President-elect; Ariana Hargrove, President; Carolyn Holt, Director; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Sue Reeves, Parliamentarian. Not pictured are Kami Webb, Secretary; […]

Commissioners Court proclaims June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Rockwall County

Commissioners Court proclaims June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in the county during its meeting on Tuesday, June 26. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read out the following proclamation recognizing the positive impact of those who immigrated to the United States: Whereas generations of […]

Meals on Wheels receives matching grant

Meals on Wheels receives matching grant

Double your donation dollars now to support seniors in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that the Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation out of Austin, Texas will match donations through the end of the year up to $30,000. Since […]

Fireworks, Feasting Take on a Whole New Meaning

Fireworks, Feasting Take on a Whole New Meaning

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) In the grandstands of the parade deck, the wind ripped through us; it was freezing, one of the coldest days ever at Parris Island, South Carolina. We shivered, immersed in U.S. Marine culture, waiting for our son’s platoon to march across. It was the glorious end to a long […]