ROCKWALL (February 28, 2014)The City of Rockwall hosted the 14th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit on February 22-23, 2014 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. YAC programs are championed by the Texas Municipal League and provide cities with energetic volunteers for civic projects, give city leaders fresh perspectives on issues challenging cities, and create a […]
(Rockwall) August 2, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2013-2014 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Students wishing to be considered must be freshmen through seniors who reside within the city limits of the City of Rockwall. The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 7, 2013) Hartman Youth Advisory Committee members were recently asked to create smoothie recipes using only fresh fruits and vegetables for taste testing as part of its Healthy School Zone initiative. More than 100 students tested the smoothies. “It is so exciting to see our students wanting to be healthy and trying new […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 26, 2012 – Dobbs Elementary members of YAC (Youth Advisory Council) approve kale chips and entrée choices for the school menu. These Dobbs students recently had a tasting in the school cafeteria with manager and chef Erin Gooch. They tasted kale raw and then cooked with seasoned salt. Kale is becoming a […]
(September 19, 2012) – The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has an ambitious agenda of programs to complete for 2012-2013, all related to the City of Rockwall. YAC is a city-sponsored program that teaches youths about local government and how it operates under the supervision of City Secretary Kristy Ashberry and Mayor Pro Tem David White. […]