Rockwall ISD’s music education program receives national recognition for the fourth year in a row

Rockwall ISD’s music education program receives national recognition for the fourth year in a row

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2020) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 21st year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access […]

Senior Spotlight: Dylan Potts, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Dylan Potts, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2020) Senior Dylan Potts of Rockwall-Heath High School will attend Texas A&M University in College Station in the fall. He plans to study Biology and go to medical school. He is also going to join the Corp while at A&M. Submitted by Stefani Woodward.  Help us shine the spotlight on […]

WATCH: The community celebrates a Rockwall resident’s 100th birthday with a car parade

WATCH: The community celebrates a Rockwall resident’s 100th birthday with a car parade

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2020) Friends, family and neighbors of Rockwall resident Harvey Ladd celebrated his 100th birthday with a car parade! To cap off the celebration Harvey and family chowed down on a delicious birthday meal from Samee’s Pizza Getti.   To help commemorate the senior’s special milestone in social-distancing fashion, Harvey’s friends […]

Senior Spotlight: Madeleine Anne Angel, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Madeleine Anne Angel, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2020) Senior Madeleine Anne Angel of Rockwall-Heath High School plays in the Varsity Orchestra and has competed at the State level for Cello. She is part of the International Baccalaureate Program and is active in the National Charity League LoneStar Chapter. Maddie plans to attend Baylor University in the Fall of 2020 to major in […]

Front Steps Project: local photographer, families take steps to raise funds for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels 

Front Steps Project: local photographer, families take steps to raise funds for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels 

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 15, 2020) With social distancing in place due to COVID-19,  local photographer Destiny Wanamaker has found a creative way to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community while virtually connecting friends and neighbors through photos. Wanamaker is offering five-minute family portrait sessions of residents on their front porches, […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 Relief Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 Relief Fund

Raising funds to do Whatever It Takes for youth, families, and communities (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020)  Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announced today a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in the Commerce, Greenville, and Rockwall areas. In times of tragedy and crisis, Boys & Girls Clubs have stepped up […]

Schlotzsky’s Rockwall offering free meals to local first responders April 20

Schlotzsky’s Rockwall offering free meals to local first responders April 20

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 15, 2020) Schlotzsky’s Rockwall, located at 706 I-30 East, will be offering a free meal to all members of the Rockwall and Heath police departments, fire departments, and EMT personnel in uniform on Monday, April 20, 2020. “We here at Schlotzsky’s Rockwall appreciate the services and sacrifices rendered by all of […]

Senior Spotlight: Angela Garza, home school student

Senior Spotlight: Angela Garza, home school student

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Angela Garza has been homeschooling in Rockwall since the 8th grade. She belongs to a local homeschool co-op, Kings Harvest Homeschool Collective. Angela has been taking college courses at Eastfield College and Richland College through a homeschool program, Dallas County Collegiate Academy. She will not only have her high school […]

City of Rockwall provides modified access for Planning and Zoning work session

City of Rockwall provides modified access for Planning and Zoning work session

Rockwall, Texas – April 14, 2020 – The City of Rockwall continues to provide its full range of services to residents while taking recommended precautions. The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will modify the activities for their work session meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Consistent with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order and CDC recommended guidelines for […]