From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK triathlon has something for everyone

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK triathlon has something for everyone

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 23, 2017) The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run […]

Rockwall native appointed to U.S. Military Academy

Rockwall native appointed to U.S. Military Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 22, 2017) The Rockwall Republican Men’s Club welcomed Congressman John Ratcliffe to honor a Rockwall student who was appointed to the United States Military Academy. Nathaniel Peek, son of Rockwall County Treasurer David Peek, underwent a meticulous application process for an opportunity Ratcliffe said few Americans have the honor to receive. […]

Rockwall County first responders honored at Rotary

Rockwall County first responders honored at Rotary

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club honored a group of Rockwall County first responders who have exhibited an exceptional level of service to their respective communities over the past year. The following first responders were recognized at the Rotary meeting last week: Fate Department of Public Safety Officer of the […]

100 Business Leaders donation benefits local nonprofit ministry

100 Business Leaders donation benefits local nonprofit ministry

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2017) In their first ever meeting last week, a group of area business leaders and community members known as 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County presented a donation check of $10,700 to a local nonprofit – The Poiema Foundation. About five months ago, Brian Llewellyn, Lacy Deckard, Ellis Bentley, Angela […]

Reinhardt students speak with International Space Station

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2017) Reinhardt Elementary students recently had the opportunity to speak with Thomas Pesquet, a member of the International Space Station (ISS) for expedition 50/51, about his life in space. Reinhardt Elementary is one of 12 US schools chosen by ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station). The students had […]

Rockwall ISD names 2017 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD names 2017 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 11, 2017) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2017 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Kayse Williams, special education resource teacher at Stevenson Elementary and Amber Panter, Spanish teacher at Utley Middle School. “Kayse has the ability to make lasting, life-long relationships with each of her students, taking the […]

Women in Need holds grand opening for new Rockwall location

Women in Need holds grand opening for new Rockwall location

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2017) Women in Need has found a new home in Rockwall and on Tuesday, May 9, the nonprofit domestic violence agency invited the community to commemorate the occasion with a grand opening celebration. WIN was formerly operating out of the Soroptimist House on Washington Street, now home to the Children’s […]