When math gets a little tricky for your child…

Try performing some ‘mathemagic’  ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2015) One of my favorite things to do when working with a child that has reached a point of frustration, fear or boredom with math is to take a break and do a little “Mathemagic.” I will hide the answer to an addition problem on a piece […]

Yellowjacket Park project to benefit families with special needs and disabilities

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 27, 2015) Rockwall residents will soon see one of its parks become all-accessible, benefiting families and children and those with  handicaps or special needs. Yellow Jacket Park, located behind Hobby Lobby off of Yellow Jacket Lane, is set to be transformed into a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive park with amenities and specifications made to […]

Congressman Ratcliffe’s Rockwall office to hold Open House, Grand Opening event

Congressman and Staff to be in Attendance ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) There will be a Grand Opening and Open House for Congressman John Ratcliffe’s Rockwall Office on Friday, January 30th. A brief ceremony will begin at 3:00PM CST with the Open House to immediately follow. “I am grateful and honored to represent the Fourth […]

McLendon Chisholm City Secretary earns certification as Texas Registered Municipal Clerk

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) Deborah Sorensen, City Secretary for the City of McLendon Chisholm, recently completed certification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk. Completion of this training requires many months of study and testing. “Debbie worked, on her own time, to complete these courses which is a testament to her commitment to her profession […]

KAAM’s Dave Tanner will entertain at Rockwall Friends of Library meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 25, 2015)  Dave Tanner, morning show host for Radio KAAM, will be the featured performer at the Feb. 10 meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Tanner, a talented singer and pianist, will sing “Love Songs,” which may be a departure from his high-energy entertainment on the sample clips at his […]

Springer teacher earns grant from Toyota for ‘Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds’

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2014) Congratulations to Wendy Rathje, first grade teacher at Springer Elementary, who received a grant from Toyota of Rockwall.  The grant is titled, “Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds,” which will provide balls for students to sit on while working  – perfect for busy little learners to help them focus and get their […]

Water Polo earns recognition as Home School High School Sport

Home School Athletic Association adds Water Polo to its sports lineup ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) A year ago, homeschool parent Linda Fletcher worked hard in this community to see if Rockwall could find the numbers it would take to field the nations first “all homeschool high school water polo team.” Having accomplished this, her sights were set […]

Local officials discuss Rockwall’s future at State of the City event

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) Attendees of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s recent luncheon learned of a very optimistic outlook for the economy of Rockwall and of the positive impact that local businesses have had on the city. Guests of the event, which took place inside the Lake Pointe Church’s Warehouse 45 on Wednesday, […]