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Rockwall ISD Announces 2026 District Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD Announces 2026 District Teachers of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Rockwall ISD proudly announces the 2026 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year, Jeanette Allison from Dorris A. Jones Elementary and Christopher Bell…

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Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Parker Deadman

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Parker Deadman

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) Parker Deadman is up next in our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Parker is the daughter of Jen and Chase Deadman. She is a three-year member of…

Lone Star CASA Announces Jacob Griffin as Executive Director

Lone Star CASA Announces Jacob Griffin as Executive Director

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Griffin as its new Executive Director. Jacob brings a strong background in finance,…

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Sophia DuPont

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Sophia DuPont

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Sophia DuPont is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Sophia is the daughter of Angie and Brent DuPont. She is a three-year member of the team…

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Katelyn Illig

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Katelyn Illig

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Katelyn Illig is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Katelyn is the daughter of Kristin and Tony Illig. She is a three-year member of the team…

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Pathways to H.O.P.E. | Taking Positive Steps Forward

Pathways to H.O.P.E. | Taking Positive Steps Forward

Rockwall County, TX-April 28, 2026 -Last week, county representatives and guests gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 6th graduation ceremony of the participants in the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry…

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2026) — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award…

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

SAN ANGELO (April 23, 2026) — There’s a monster cowboy in San Angelo and he’s tipping his hat to safe drivers. Every year, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” work zone…

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

TERRELL, TX — 4/20/2026 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places during the upcoming local elections.  All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area…

Good Times

Rockwall Founders Day Festival Returns May 16 with Full Day of Activities and Live Performances by Randy Rogers Band, Randy Houser and Billie Jo Jones

Rockwall Founders Day Festival Returns May 16 with Full Day of Activities and Live Performances by Randy Rogers Band, Randy Houser and Billie Jo Jones

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall will celebrate its 172nd birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16. Presented by Hiley Chevrolet of Rockwall, this free,…

Good Thinking

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Addie Osborne

Rockwall High Stingerettes Senior Spotlight: Addie Osborne

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) Addie Osborne is next in our Stingerette Senior Spotlight! Addie is the daughter of Barbara and Aaron Osborne. She is a two-year member…

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Olivia Williams

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Olivia Williams

HEATH, TX (May 4, 2026) Olivia Williams is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Margaret Horton. Olivia began dancing at the age of seven,…

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Life Lessons by Erin Kincaid

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