(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, TX – March 12, 2017) The Rockwall High School competitive A Cappella group, Walk the Line, recently hosted and participated in one of three Quarter Finals as part of the International Competition for High School A Cappella (ICHSA). The top three groups from each of the three Quarter Finals will compete at the Southwest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2017) A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a social for WWII and Korean War veterans hosted by Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living and the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 of Rockwall. Let me tell you, these veterans were full of some fascinating war stories. I […]
(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, 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 […]
(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, 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, 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, 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 […]
(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 […]