House District 33 staff openings

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2018) State Representative Justin Holland is seeking experienced, responsible, hardworking individuals for positions on his staff. The Capitol Office is seeking individuals to fulfill the Communications Director and Legislative Aide openings. The District Office is seeking a new District Aide. Each position requires daily contact with constituents, public officials, and state […]

Representative John Ratcliffe Tours Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe recently toured the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) where he learned about programs offered by Rockwall ISD and met with students and staff. The tour was led by Alison Belliveau, principal of GBCCA, and Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal. “I was grateful for the chance […]

Williams Middle School Orchestra Triumphs at All-Region Orchestra Auditions

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2018) On Saturday, October 22, 2018 the Williams Middle School Orchestra participated in the Region 25 TMEA Region Orchestra Auditions at Allen High School.  They auditioned against hundreds of students from Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Sherman and Rockwall for the right to perform with the Region Orchestra in December.  The following […]

Students compete to Pack the Pantry with Toyota of Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 23, 2018) Toyota of Rockwall’s 3rd Annual “Pack the Pantry” food drive to benefit Helping Hands is underway through November 9.  Toyota of Rockwall has challenged Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School students and families to bring food donations to their respective schools. Student Council members from both schools decorated trucks in the lobby […]

‘Give Thanks Together’ is theme as Rest Haven begins community-wide Thanksgiving food drive

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2018) Starting Thursday, November 1st through Monday, November 19th, all Rest Haven Funeral Home locations (Rockwall, Royse City and Rowlett) along with Pet Memories and The Flower Box will be collecting food items for local Rockwall charity, Mac & Cheese and Pancakes. Eight-year-old Kaden Newton has been a fan of the […]

Jones kids fall in love with reading

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 22, 2018) Jones Elementary recently hosted a successful Fall Family Night. Different grade levels set up reading activities for the students and families to enjoy. One station included an in-depth look at The Hungry Caterpillar followed by the creation of a caterpillar headband. Other stations included showing how to access books from […]

New Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of Marine Corps League forming in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2018) The Marine Corps League, a nationally chartered organization comprised of Marines and eligible FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains who have honorably served or are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, desire to form a Marine Corps Detachment in Rowlett, TX. The Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of the Marine […]

Sponsors sought for Rainbow Room Christmas Project

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 13, 2018) The Rainbow Room is actively seeking Christmas sponsors for more than 130 abused and neglected Rockwall County children who are currently in the care of Child Protective Services. Those interested in helping the Rainbow Room 2018 Christmas project should: As soon as possible, contact Christmas Chairman Carol Miskin, cmisk4342@gmail.com, 972-672-6679.  Let […]