Royse City ISD Communications Team Earns State-Wide Recognition

(ROYSE CITY, TX – Feb. 26, 2019) The Royse City ISD Communications team was recently honored at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) conference for outstanding work in school public relations. In total two Best-in-Category awards, five Gold Star awards and three Silver Star Awards were announced at the 2019 TSPRA Annual Conference in Cedar […]

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Sept. 10 to Nov. 2, 2018. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state and […]

Rockwall ISD Communications Department Shines at TSPRA Conference

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Communications department recently earned a Crystal Commendation Certificate of Merit, one Best-in-Category Award, eight Gold Star Awards and two Silver Star Awards at the 2019 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Conference. “To have the work that we do for the students and community in Rockwall ISD validated […]

Meet Leo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 25, 2019) Meet Leo! He’s a sweet seven-year-old male Chihuahua, who is just as laid back and sweet as can be! Leo is a little on the shy side, but quick to trust you. He’s housebroken and gets along with other dogs and cats. He isn’t active, and enjoys napping on the […]

NTMWD: Annual System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

Temporary Change in Water Disinfectant Critical for Safe Drinking Water Year Round (WYLIE, TX) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2019. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year round water quality. Disinfection […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Grace Hartman Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 22, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recently recognized Whitney Williams, a sixth grader from Grace Hartman Elementary School, as a Student of Honor. Grace Hartman Elementary School Principal Becky Reidling commended Whitney for her helpfulness and kindness to all students, her hard work in the classroom, and her respectful attitude […]

Men and Ladies of Honor Celebrate 16 Year Anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 22, 2019) More than 250 volunteers, students, teachers, administrators, alumni, parents, sponsors and supporters gathered to celebrate the 16-year-anniversary of The Men and Ladies of Honor with keynote speaker Lt. Col. Allen West. The endeavor began in 2003 when Founder and Executive Director Tony Rorie, then a principal in a Pleasant Grove […]

Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Hector Herrera of Sharon Shannon Elementary School as its Student of Honor for the week of Feb. 18. Rotarian and Rockwall County Judge David Sweet joined Shannon Elementary Principal Steven Pesek in honoring Hector during today’s Noon Rotary Club meeting. Hector’s teachers report that he is […]

Garland ISD Trustee Named Texas’ School Board Member of the Year

(GARLAND, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) As Garland ISD’s most tenured Board of Trustees member, Linda Griffin has served the district since 1998. Year after year, she selflessly dedicates her time—without compensation—to ensure the safety, equity, financial stability and educational excellence of all students. But Griffin’s reach extends well beyond the tri-cities of Garland, Rowlett and […]