National Merit students honored as Rockwall ISD Scholastic Champions

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2019) Rockwall ISD students were recently honored for their National Merit honors at The Scholastic Champions event. Each student gave a speech and brought their most influential teacher with them. Seventeen Rockwall ISD students are among the top 5% throughout the nation recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Additionally, 10 students […]

Texas Constitutional Amendments Election Results

Texas Constitutional Amendments Election Results

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) Texas voters approved all but one proposition in the Constitutional Amendments Election on Nov. 5. Here’s a breakdown on the voting results: -Texas Proposition 2 received 65 percent of the vote in its favor. The measure allows the Texas Water Development Board to issue general obligation bonds up to […]

Bringing home Ruby Anne: a Rockwall family’s China adoption journey

Bringing home Ruby Anne: a Rockwall family’s China adoption journey

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 5, 2019) “When you feel something, do something.” Those are the words that Lauren and Casey Coats heard a pastor say a few years ago. Those are also the words that inspired them to “do something” that would forever change their lives, and the life of one sweet baby girl from […]

Registration Open for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade, Celebrating 50 Years

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) Registration is underway through 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 for the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County’s 50th Annual Christmas Parade. “This year’s theme is “Golden Christmas Memories,” to highlight the parade’s milestone anniversary,” said Gunnar Ledermann, Kiwanis President. The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. […]

First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall Celebrates 165th Birthday

First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall Celebrates 165th Birthday

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) It was 165 years ago that the community of Rockwall was founded, and with it, the formation of the community’s first church. The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 as “First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall Day” in Rockwall County, in commemoration of the church’s 165th birthday. Rockwall […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes seven new child advocates

Lone Star CASA welcomes seven new child advocates

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) Seven new child advocates for Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 30.  Pictured from left are: Marcia Robbins, Donna Jaquette, Seidy Trent, Judge Brett Hall, Stacey Watson, Terrie Horner, Monica Lamb, and Beth Cloud. Lone Star CASA trains volunteers […]

Heath’s 25th Annual Holiday in the Park is Dec. 6

(HEATH, TX – Oct. 25, 2019) Get ready for a joyful time as the community gathers to kick-off the season at the 25th Annual Holiday in the Park in Towne Center Park on Friday, December 6  from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Festivities will include the lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:30 p.m. with performances by the Rockwall-Heath […]