Grand Marshal chosen for Rockwall Christmas Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2016) Fourth grade Pullen Elementary student Layne Yudizky is the winner of a poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 47th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club.  This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Spirit of Rockwall”. Layne is the son of Kevyn and Kyle […]

Wreaths Across America: Donate three, one is free through Sons of American Revolution

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2016) Wreaths across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to: Remember our fallen U.S. veterans; Honor those who serve; and teach children the value of freedom. East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is participating with Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol and Rest Haven Memorial Park […]

Rockwall City Council Approves Additional Funding for STAR Transit

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Rockwall City Council approved additional funds for transportation services in Rockwall at its meeting on November 7. The Rockwall City Council previously approved $55,200 in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget to fund the continuation of transportation services in the City in response to the change in funding […]

Rockwall’s Sarver family takes flight with special program

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Sarver family has three students in Rockwall ISD.  Desiree is a junior and attends Rockwall High School. Chris attends Utley Middle School and Joshua is in second grade at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary.  Both Joshua and Chris are autistic and the Sarver family is always looking for different […]

Williams Middle School students earn spots in All-Region Band

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) Select Honors Band students recently competed to earn a spot in the UIL Region 25 All-Region Band.  With nearly 1,000 students trying out from Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Rockwall, and Wylie school districts, Williams Middle School Band Director Ryan Straten was happy to announce that 11 WMS students earned a spot in […]

Meet Grimm, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Grimm, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 14, 2016) Grimm is looking for a storybook ending. He is a 6 to 7-month-old puppy who is recovering from non-contagious Demodex mange. In another week or two, this boy will be a fluffy teddy bear! Are you a damsel in distress? He would love to be your knight in shining […]