Rockwall ISD Announces 2019 District Teachers of the Year

Shannon ES and Rockwall HS teachers take top honors (ROCKWALL, TX – May 7 , 2019) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2019 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Sarah Weaks, third grade teacher at Shannon Elementary and Kyle Gilpin, Algebra teacher at Rockwall High School. “Sarah has always demonstrated dedication to professional growth, […]

Meet Petra, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2019) Introducing…the Lady Petra. This sweet and shy lap girl is about 4 years old and weighs 12 pounds. She’ll need a bit of time to figure out if you are friend or foe, but once she decides you’re a friend, her loyalty is boundless. The little dance of joy […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Area First Responders

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Area First Responders

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, May 2. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]

Daughters of the American Revolution Name Essay Winners, Award Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2019) The Rock Wall NSDAR Chapter (yes, we’re named after Rockwall’s rock wall) was extremely pleased to give $1,600 college scholarship to Emily King, a senior from Rockwall High School. Emily (pictured in the center) wrote a very persuasive essay entitled, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It: Challenges […]

Applications Being Accepted for Rockwall Youth Advisory Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2019) The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for next school year’s 2019-2020 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The City Council will fill six vacancies on the YAC for the upcoming school year. Applicants should be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city […]

Updated Location: National Day of Prayer Events Tomorrow in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2019) In conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, the City of Rockwall will host three separate prayer events tomorrow at The Center, located at 108 East Washington Street. It starts with the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast tomorrow, Thursday, May 2 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Mayors from cities throughout Rockwall County will be […]

Rockwall Teen Drummer to Compete with Band at Wildflower! Festival

(April 30, 2019) Local drummer and Rockwall High School senior Kyle Gershon will play in the Wildflower! Festival Battle of the Bands with the band Fifth Phoenix on Saturday, May 18 in Richardson. Each year, three high school bands compete for the ultimate title of Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Battle of the Bands Winner, taking […]

Summer Camp Spotlight 2019

Summer Camp Spotlight 2019

ART’S A BLAST! Weekly Summer Art Camps at Grace Hartman Elementary 10 camps, June & July, 2 camps per week: 9am-11am & 12pm-2pm artsablast.com | 469-300-1416 ASI GYMNASTICS 204 S. Lakeshore Drive, Rockwall Gymnastics, games, team building, problem-solving activities. Ages 3-14. asigymnastics.com | 972-772-5510 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 899 Rochelle Ct, Rockwall June 11 to […]