ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) Stephen F. Austin State University recently announced its naming of Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools as partner schools chosen for inclusion in the university’s Distinguished High School Program. This partnership means that top-ranking graduates from the high schools will be automatically eligible for scholarships worth up to $20,000. Inclusion in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court honored six-year-old Ariel Pickens by proclaiming yesterday as “Ariel Pickens Day “ in Rockwall County. Ariel wrote a book, Arie Berry’s World, that’s available on Amazon. Ariel is in the first grade at Fort Elementary in Royse City ISD. Courtesy photo. Our print edition delivers […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) has selected Dr. Sean Walker as the Texas High School Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from 20 regional Education Service Centers across the state. After being selected at the TASSP Region 10 High School Principal […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 14, 2021) The Rockwall Police Department is investigating an offense where it was discovered that a suspect was using a covert camera inside a woman’s restroom to video patrons of The Fatted Calf restaurant located at 112 E. Rusk without their knowledge. The case was promptly investigated and the offender was arrested. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Rockwall County Judge. In the last eight years the Republican controlled Rockwall County Commissioners Court has increased our county debt nearly 200 million dollars by embracing an outdated development model that increases the county’s expenses and liability exposure year after year. Instead of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 14, 2021) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: For information on every agenda item presented, please view the Board meeting videos available at rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: o […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2021) The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club was honored to host a very important meeting recently with Texas GOP Chair, Matt Rinaldi. Mr. Rinaldi outlined current plans and plans for a strong Election 2022. We were pleased that Rockwall GOP Chair, Sharon Henson, introduced Mr. Rinaldi. We were privileged that that […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 13, 2021) Reserve your free ticket and bring the family out to the Rockwall-Heath High School parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 for the 2nd annual drive-in movie event benefiting Helms Hope. The featured movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, will be aired outdoors on a 60′ tall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) If you live in North Central Texas, care for someone who has dementia, and are not paid to be a caregiver, you may qualify for support services at no cost to you or your loved one. Here are a few organizations that provide support: Alzheimer’s Association provides information, education, and […]
Angel trees and toy drives will take place at Y branches across the North Texas DALLAS, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas will be hosting Angel Trees and toy drives throughout the holiday season to help North Texans in need have gifts for their families at Christmas. The YMCA is providing an […]