Daughters of the American Revolution present Citizenship Awards to Rockwall County students

Daughters of the American Revolution present Citizenship Awards to Rockwall County students

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) Every year the Rock Wall Chapter of the DAR (Daughter’s of the American Revolution) awards the DAR Youth Citizenship Award medal to one sixth-grader and one eighth-grader in every Rockwall County elementary and middle school.  They ask the teachers and staff to choose the one student who exemplifies excellent youth […]

Rockwall Women’s League awards grants to local nonprofits in drive thru reception

Rockwall Women’s League awards grants to local nonprofits in drive thru reception

ROCKWALL, TX – May 28, 2021 — The Rockwall Women’s League gave out $56,300 worth of grants to local area nonprofits during a drive thru reception at First United Methodist Church this morning. The grant money comes from the funds raised during RWL’s 2021 Charity Ball. Congratulations to the following nonprofits that received grants:   […]

Senator Bob Hall to host Town Hall meeting in Rockwall June 3

Senator Bob Hall to host Town Hall meeting in Rockwall June 3

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) Senator Bob Hall will hold a series of public town hall meetings throughout Senate District 2 to recap the 87th Legislative Session and to answer constituent questions. Senator Hall will discuss the state of important legislative activities in Texas. He will cover items that are headed to the Governor’s desk, […]

University of Mississippi announces Chancellor’s Honor Roll, including two Rockwall students

University of Mississippi announces Chancellor’s Honor Roll, including two Rockwall students

OXFORD, MISS. (May 28, 2021) The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Claire Elizabeth English and Blake Hydeman of Rockwall, TX were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00: “Our students on […]

Ashley Faris of Rockwall graduates from Clarkson University

Ashley Faris of Rockwall graduates from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/25/2021)– Ashley Kathleen Faris of Rockwall, TX, received a doctor of physical therapy , from Clarkson University in May. As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create […]

Rockwall, Fate students named to Harding University Dean’s List

Rockwall, Fate students named to Harding University Dean’s List

SEARCY, AR (May 28, 2021) Caroline Barineau, a Senior political science major, of Fate and Lance Johnson, a Junior media production major, of Rockwall, are among more than 1,150 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2021 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, […]

YMCA sets goal of eliminating childhood drowning in kids 4 and under

YMCA sets goal of eliminating childhood drowning in kids 4 and under

YMCA Dallas to hold free swim assessments at area branches Saturday, May 29 from 11am-1pm; provide tips to keep children safe in backyard pools DALLAS (May 27, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced it has set a goal of eliminating childhood drowning in kids 4 and under. Drowning is the second leading […]

Rockwall YMCA recognizes 2020 Annual Campaign volunteers, departing board members and Larry Parks Service Award winner

Rockwall YMCA recognizes 2020 Annual Campaign volunteers, departing board members and Larry Parks Service Award winner

ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2021 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Board honored its departing board members and 2020 Annual  Campaign volunteers, as well as its Larry Parks YMCA Service Award winner during a meeting at GMR Protection Resources Inc. in Heath on May 25th. Rockwall YMCA Board Member and and Chief Operating […]

Three Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders make college cheer teams

Three Rockwall-Heath cheerleaders make college cheer teams

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 26, 2021) The Rockwall-Heath High School Varsity Cheer Team again won the NCA National Championship this year, and this fall, three graduates from the squad will continue cheering on the sidelines for universities. Congratulations to Caroline Bloom, Sydney Hail and Rachel Ross who made the cheer squads at Baylor University, Stephen F. Austin […]

Rockwall County gets accepted into Countywide Polling Program

Rockwall County gets accepted into Countywide Polling Program

With new program, Rockwall County voters can vote at any polling location on Election Day ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2021 — Rockwall County has been accepted into the Countywide Polling Program, allowing voters to cast ballots wherever is most convenient to them on Election Day. “This will fundamentally change the way we vote in […]