ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2021) – The Rockwall City Council recognized City Building Official, Jeffrey Widmer, for excellence in his field. Mr. Widmer, has been named the Building Official of the Year for 2021 by the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT). Mr. Widmer has been the City of Rockwall’s Building Official since 1998. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2021) Cain Middle School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Preston Prior, has been named a Winner of the 2021 Citation of Excellence National Wind Band Honors competition. This is the highest honor in this division. Only four bands earned this distinction across the country. Rockwall-Heath High School Wind Ensemble, under the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2021) At Monday’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Ms. Christina Bradford as principal of J.W. Williams Middle School. Ms. Bradford comes to J. W. Williams Middle School with 16 years of experience in public education, most recently as principal of Quest Academy. Ms. Bradford also has six […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Iron Ranch Business Park will host its inaugural Car Show from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, with all proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Enjoy food truck, live music, and trophies for winning entries. Event sponsors include […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2021 — FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team Half Metal Jackets (HMJ) are partnering with Empower 7 in their Project Self-Esteem drive to collect items for teens in need. Half Metal Jackets are the 1st & only FTC team in Rockwall County. Our team is made up of 7th and 8th […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Ericka Ledford today announced she is stepping down as Rockwall County Democratic Chair. She shared the following message: It is with genuinely sad emotions that I share my decision to leave my position at the Rockwall County Democratic Party (RCDP) in order to work with an exploratory committee effective November […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2021 —Local children’s author Rosie Pova knows all too well that when it comes to following your dream, you have to weather your fair share of storms. Rosie, who has penned several successful children’s picture books including her latest, Sunday Rain, grew up in Bulgaria and saw the struggle her […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Financial Advisor Kelly D. Connel of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rockwall has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Kelly D. Connel successfully completed the CFP Board’s initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial planning coursework and passing a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Hanby Insurance is one of the oldest insurance companies in Rockwall County, serving North Texas communities for over 80 years. But this year, their office has a fresh new look. This summer Hanby Insurance Owner Erin Neill purchased her entire office building at 107 N Goliad, a historic building in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2021) Tickets are still available for AMICA Rockwall’s annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Gala set for 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 16 at Culpepper Steakhouse. For tickets, visit >> https://one.bidpal.net/rockwallamica/ticketing The gala will include hors d’oeuvres and dinner stations, red carpet walk and wrap featuring sponsors and underwriters, sponsor and […]