Senior Spotlight: Timothy Erbert, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Timothy Erbert, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 2, 2020) Timothy Erbert is Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He is  incredibly talented with digital graphics, animation and a has serving heart. Timothy is member of  the National Honor Society and will be going to Texas A&M to persue Engineering in Computer Science. Submitted by Patty Erbert.  Help us shine the […]

Rockwall Parks & Rec removes equipment from city facilities to help limit social distancing violations

Rockwall Parks & Rec removes equipment from city facilities to help limit social distancing violations

  (ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2020) Out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 situation, the City of Rockwall and the Parks & Recreation Department is removing all swings on playgrounds, so there is only one swing per bay at all city facilities to eliminate social distancing violations. They are also adding […]

Rockwall County municipal elections postponed to Nov. 3

Rockwall County municipal elections postponed to Nov. 3

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the following municipalities have postponed their May 2, 2020 elections: Rockwall ISD Royse City ISD City of McLendon-Chisholm City of Rowlett, Texas City of Fate (The cities of Heath & Rockwall did not have an election scheduled.) In […]

Rockwall Safe: School closure extended through May 1

Rockwall Safe: School closure extended through May 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) The Rockwall ISD released the following message today: Today Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas schools to remain closed through Friday, May 1. As a result, Rockwall ISD will extend our school closure through Friday, May 1, aligning with the Governor’s orders. The earliest possible return date for students […]

Rockwall Chamber: Unite with Light on Friday, April 3

Rockwall Chamber: Unite with Light on Friday, April 3

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center to say thank you to all on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic through porch light campaign, 8-9PM Friday, April 3 (Rockwall, TX- March 31, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is the region’s largest and leading business association.  The Chamber advocates for businesses in Rockwall, […]

Senior Spotlight: Bella Schmukal, Heritage Christian Academy

Senior Spotlight: Bella Schmukal, Heritage Christian Academy

  (ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) Bella Schmukal will graduate as Valedictorian at Heritage Christian Academy, where she has been a student since K-4.  While at HCA, Bella has been fortunate enough to participate in the Theater Program, Rhythm Dancers, Mission Team, Track and Field Program, National Honor Society (2 years as President), and is […]

Rockwall ISD names 2020 Teacher of the Year nominees

Rockwall ISD names 2020 Teacher of the Year nominees

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2020) The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2020 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-one teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]

TxDOT Traffic Alert: Traffic Shift on FM 3549 to new alignment in Rockwall County

TxDOT Traffic Alert: Traffic Shift on FM 3549 to new alignment in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2020) WEATHER PERMITTING, traffic on Farm-to-Market 3549 (FM 3549) between Interstate 30 (I-30) and State Highway 66 (SH 66) will shift from its existing configuration to a new alignment starting at 7:30 a.m. on April 1. This shift will occur over a few days with north and southbound FM 3549 completing […]