(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2018) In the short time Ted Cain’s Corner Park has been in Downtown Rockwall, it has already become an iconic part of the landscape. And now the City of Rockwall has won an award for the project. The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) has awarded Ted Cain’s Corner Park with the Best […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) The Lone Star State School Counselor Association recognized the Rockwall High School counseling department with the Silver Award at the 2018 LSSSCA Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas on November 6. The Lone Star State Award is an award that recognizes effective and outstanding school counseling programs in the state of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 25, 2018) The League of Women Voters of Texas recently presented Rockwall County Elections Administrator Chris Lynch and staff of the Rockwall County Elections Department with the Outstanding County Election Website award, in recognition of their efforts in providing accurate and easily-accessible voter information on the county elections website – […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 26, 2018) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, March 22. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 5, 2018) The Rockwall High School Counseling staff is one of a group of only 38 secondary schools from across the state of Texas to win the CREST Award for Counseling Excellence for 2017-2018. The Rockwall High School counselors will receive their award Sunday, February 18, 2018 during a special dinner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 22, 2018) On Jan. 20, the Competition Drill Team for Williams Middle School, under the direction of Mrs. Jana Helmer, competed at Quinlan High School in the North Texas Classic competition. WMS came home with every award they could possibly win and they are listed below: Team: Grand Champions, Judges Award, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 4, 2018) On December 31st, 2017, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas hosted their 3rd annual Masquerade Gala at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, benefiting the Rockwall Club. The Rockwall Club serves over 500 youth per year and hosts up to 126 kids per day, providing a safe, productive place […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2017) A 24-year-old father who attempted to save his 3-year-old son from a burning building, a 76-year-old who removed a man from a burning car, a teacher, an arborist, and two high school students are among the 20 men and women recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for outstanding civilian heroism. Seven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2017) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda L. Culpepper was honored this month by the State Bar of Texas for her exceptional contributions to the Bar’s continuing legal education efforts. Ms. Culpepper was one of six state-wide lawyers receiving the “Standing Ovation Award” from the staff of TexasBarCLE, the Bar’s division […]