ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – The students at Jones Elementary recently attended a virtual assembly featuring Guinness World Record Holder and National Champion BMX Rider, Matt Wilhelm. The assembly was coordinated by Ms. Rivera, the Jones Counselor, who ensured that all students had access to the assembly, including remote learners. During the presentation, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – When school was shut down abruptly following Spring Break in 2020, Pullen’s outdoor garden was left untended. After six months, the third graders at Pullen Elementary School, whose classes overlook the garden area, noticed the outdoor garden needed some attention and they sprang into action! The boxes are […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Reinhardt Elementary 2nd, 4th and 5th graders recently wrapped up their non-fiction writing units with a celebration. Second graders learned about “Animals that Scare Us” like bats, sharks, spiders and gila monsters. They used books as well as PebbleGo to find information on their chosen animal and then […]
ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Baylor Scott and White – Lake Pointe shared the following the message today regarding the availability of the COVID 19 vaccine. Dear Community Partners, For months, our best defense against COVID-19 has been mask wearing, hand washing and physical distancing. We are now on the cusp of adding […]
ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Do you know a family in need or someone who could use a hand up this holiday season? 5 Star Wash and Dry, located at 5211 Rowlett Road in Rowlett, not only offers FREE pickup and delivery with its regular laundry service, but thanks to two local church […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 14, 2020 – Here is a summary of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting on Dec. 14. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 13, 2020 – Howdy! My name is Mabel. I’m a two-year-old Plott Hound with an old soul. I’m a sizeable girl at 71 lbs., which I’ll use to give you amazing hugs. My perfect day is lounging around, going for a walk, and snuggling with my humans on the couch. I […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2020 – Today was proclaimed Sheriff Harold Eavenson Appreciation Day, presented by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet on behalf of the Commissioners Court, honoring and recognizing Sheriff Eavenson’s 20 years of service to Rockwall County and its citizens. Sheriff Jim Skinner from the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and long time […]
AUSTIN, TX – December 11, 2020 – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will participate in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID-19. The program is free of charge to facilities and sends staff and Pfizer vaccines from […]
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 23-27, 2020. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing […]