Three Rockwall-Heath DECA students to advance from state competition

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 12, 2017) Sixteen Rockwall-Heath HS DECA students recently competed at a state competition and three will advance to DECA’s ICDC (International Career and Development Conference) being held in Anaheim, California this April where they will join 12,000 world-wide competitors. Zimri Ramos advanced for Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan and Josh Hunter and Erin Kinsey advanced for Marketing […]

Rockwall ISD celebrates groundbreaking of new Dobbs Elementary

Rockwall ISD celebrates groundbreaking of new Dobbs Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2017) The oldest elementary school in Rockwall broke ground this morning on its new school building opening to students in the fall of 2018. Teachers and students of Dobbs Elementary joined city officials and Rockwall ISD board members for a special ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Dobbs Elementary […]

Rockwall Realtor Jerry Welch earns Certified Residential Specialist Designation

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2017) Jerry Welch of Rockwall, TX has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential […]

Local family raffles Yeti cooler to benefit boy who underwent brain surgery

Local family raffles Yeti cooler to benefit boy who underwent brain surgery

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2017) When the Hunton family of Rockwall learned that their son’s friend and classmate, 9-year-old Simran Martell, had a brain tumor and would need to undergo brain surgery, they decided to raffle off their Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler to raise money for the Martells. Simran lost his older sister Luna […]

Rockwall, Royse City chambers hold ribbon cutting for Helping Hands Boutique

Rockwall, Royse City chambers hold ribbon cutting for Helping Hands Boutique

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2017) Helping Hands of Rockwall County treated folks to a one-of-a-kind shopping experience during the ribbon cutting ceremony for its brand-new Boutique yesterday. Members of the Rockwall and Royse City chambers of commerce joined the community to celebrate the commemorative event. “The Thrift Store and Boutique account for over 30 […]

Rockwall ISD Board sets public hearing to consider District of Innovation designation

Rockwall ISD Board sets public hearing to consider District of Innovation designation

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) At their February meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to initiate the District of Innovation consideration process. In compliance with Texas Education Agency eligibility guidelines, the board will host a public hearing within 30 days to consider whether the district should pursue the District of Innovation […]

Rockwall ISD trustee participates in leadership program

Rockwall ISD trustee participates in leadership program

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) Stephanie Adams, trustee from Rockwall ISD, joined 34 other school board members from across Texas February 16-18 at the third session of the Leadership TASB class of 2017. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Gringo Green Go Lawn Care

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Gringo Green Go Lawn Care

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) Gringo Green Go Lawn Care was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the unveiling of its Weed Management/Fertilization Program with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Rockwall Chamber office. The dedication took place on Thursday, March 02. The project was intended to introduce Team Leaders […]