Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall Taps into the Power of Solar

Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall Taps into the Power of Solar

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 10, 2019) The family-owned car dealership Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall now has nearly one-third of its electricity provided for by the power of the sun thanks to a brand new solar panel system installed on its rooftops. Lakeside became the first automotive dealership in the city to source its utilities through […]

Peeps, Reese’s Eggs, and Jelly Bellies: What’s Your Favorite?

Peeps, Reese’s Eggs, and Jelly Bellies: What’s Your Favorite?

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 7, 2019) It’s like Christmas in pink and yellow!!!!!  Bunnies, eggs, lilies, baskets, crosses, glitter, Easter grass in psychedelic colors…it’s a sensory overload!  Chocolate bunnies & Peeps galore decorate the shelves.  Kroger is trying to catch up. My GRANDS that live here are teenagers now.  Over time they refined the skill […]

Rockwall School of Music Owners Recognized at Music Academy Success Conference

Rockwall School of Music Owners Recognized at Music Academy Success Conference

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 9, 2019) Russ and Karen Porter, owners of the Rockwall School of Music, were awarded the Faith, Belief, Action award by the Music Academy Success during its annual conference held in Dallas this past weekend. The award was presented to Russ and Karen based on their Faith in themselves and what […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Welcomes The Bucket Ministry

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Welcomes The Bucket Ministry

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 9, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to host Christopher Beth, Jeff Waters and Alan Park at their April 9th meeting. Christopher founded The Bucket Ministry in 2014. This is a ministry that literally transforms the lives of third world villages overnight. They began in the Amazon, taking the first […]

Royse City ISD Names Principal of Bobby Summers Middle School

Royse City ISD Names Principal of Bobby Summers Middle School

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 9, 2019) The Royse City Independent School District is pleased to announce that Richard Pense has been named principal for Bobby Summers Middle School opening in August 2020. Pense has 23 years in education, 20 years in Royse City ISD and has spent the last four years as principal for […]

Capitol Update: Historic Transformational School Finance Passed by the Texas House

Capitol Update: Historic Transformational School Finance Passed by the Texas House

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 8, 2019) Greetings! Last week, the Texas House passed House Bill 3, the Texas Plan for school finance! House Bill 3 fundamentally transforms the way Texas invests in its students. This bill puts into motion approximately $9 billion in funding – beyond enrollment growth and current law entitlement over the next […]

Rockwall County Goes Blue

Rockwall County Goes Blue

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge this April as our entire community “goes blue” to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how you can support the cause: Tie a blue ribbon around your mailbox, tree, or car antenna Visit local businesses offering […]

Capitol Hall Report – Time To Abolish Red Light Cameras In Texas

Capitol Hall Report – Time To Abolish Red Light Cameras In Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2019) Abolishing the “Big Brother” era of the notorious red light cameras has been a major issue for grassroots Texans for several years.  Red light cameras, with their abominable safety record, exemplify an ill-conceived government project which is fueled almost entirely by bureaucratic greed. Then, there is the, not-so-small, issue […]

Rockwall-Heath Robotics Wins Amarillo Regional

Rockwall-Heath Robotics Wins Amarillo Regional

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) The Black Hawk Robotics, FRC team 3310, competed at the FIRST Amarillo District where they won their eighth straight regular season event. The team was also honored with the Autonomous Award and lead coach Leslie Reese was recognized as Woodie Flowers Award nominee for her outstanding contribution as a […]

Cain Band Makes History with First Double Sweepstakes in Nearly a Decade

Cain Band Makes History with First Double Sweepstakes in Nearly a Decade

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2019) The Cain Middle School band program has a lot to be proud of courtesy of two Sweepstakes awards this week at Region 25 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation. On Tuesday, March 26, the Cain Middle School Symphonic Band traveled to Wylie East High School to perform in class […]