Why I Love Summer in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Although it’s been a stormy spring in the Rockwall area, local businesses and local families are busy planning for summer.  Needless to say, it’s got me thinking about how much I love the summer! I love the sunshine, the long days, and even the Texas heat.  I love the […]

Rockwall County Special Olympics basketball team wins gold medal

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Over the Memorial Day weekend  the Rockwall County Special Olympic Shooting Stars basketball team participated in the State summer games in Arlington and came home with the gold medal.  The members of the team include (standing L to R):  Cole Randolph, Scott Wendt, Tim Fields, Daniel Moriarty, Daniel Hettinger, […]

Rest Haven Funeral Home honors troops and celebrates freedom at Memorial Day event

Rest Haven Funeral Home honors troops and celebrates freedom at Memorial Day event

Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park hosted their annual Memorial Day concert and remembrance ceremony. The event kicked off with a patriotic pet parade courtesy of Patriot PAWS. Dogs all decked out in red, white and blue strutted their stuff and received lots of love. Before continuing with the food and festivities, Rest Haven […]

Free trees available for residents in Rockwall next weekend

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Representatives from SKY Interests will be at their future development site in Rockwall next weekend to allow residents an opportunity to transplant trees which would otherwise be lost when development occurs. The development site, at 2200 Ridge Road, is located on the west side of the intersection of Ridge […]

Two Rockwall businesses earn Tripadvisor excellence awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Two Rockwall owned and operated businesses – Sail with Scott and Zanata Restaurant – recently received the 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Founded in 2010, the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on Tripadvisor. This award is bestowed upon businesses that: […]

Rotary presents Rockwall teacher with Paul Harris Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Rockwall High School teacher Anna Campbell was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow yesterday by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotarian John Curtis presented Anna with the award during the club’s luncheon meeting yesterday. He described Anna as a distinguished educator who has been looked up to for years […]

Vernon Elementary teacher Captures Kids’ Hearts

Vernon Elementary teacher Captures Kids’ Hearts

(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 27, 2016) Teachers face many challenges. They must raise the bar on student performance, all while competing against social, environmental, and outside pressures. A teacher cannot control what comes into their classrooms, so how do they create high-achieving students? They must capture their hearts. And at Royse City ISD our […]

Rockwall Country Fair coming Saturday, June 4

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Once again the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse, at the corner of I30 and T.L. Townsend Dr., will be the site of the 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4. This year’s fair has something fun for everyone, with free admission, […]