Meet Grace, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Grace, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) Hi there, I’m Grace! If you are looking for a sweet, loving, playful girl who enjoys being hugged, cuddled, giving kisses, chewing on bones, and playing fetch, then I might be a perfect fit for you! I am a one-year-old German Shepherd mix, and I weigh around 45-pounds. I am current on my vaccines, microchipped, and […]

Calling all middle schoolers: Rowlett Area Chamber launches National Civics Bee

Calling all middle schoolers: Rowlett Area Chamber launches National Civics Bee

ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation the […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes new trustees to the board

Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes new trustees to the board

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation added new history-loving folks from Rockwall County to their Board of Trustees at their annual meeting on January 15. New trustees include Wayne Baxter, Mitchell Brown, James Canup, and Patty Griffin. Evan Tate is the 2023 Board President, with Johnny Myers as President-Elect; Jessica Burgess, […]

City of Rockwall asks residents to conserve water this week

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2022) The City of Rockwall needs your help to conserve water this week. This Thursday, January 26, starting at 7 a.m. for a 20-hour period, through early morning Friday, January 27, the City of Rockwall’s water supplier, NTMWD, will be working on the water supply connection from their facility in Wylie. […]

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Main Street Advisory Board has presented longtime Downtown Rockwall business owner and volunteer, Tammy Sharp, with a rare Main Street Legacy Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes those who contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Downtown Rockwall. In his presentation at the City Council meeting on […]

TxDOT Update: Work begins on second work zone of I-30 between Dalrock and SH205

TxDOT Update: Work begins on second work zone of I-30 between Dalrock and SH205

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2022) The I-30 work zone over Lake Ray Hubbard is expanding, as a second improvement project gets underway in the corridor. Drivers are urged to plan ahead for extra travel time to help traffic safely navigate through these adjacent work zones. A $334 million project to improve I-30 between Dalrock Road […]

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 19, 2023) Students and staff at the Gene Burton College and Career Academy and members of the Heath Band celebrated the return of a beloved teacher following a six-month deployment to Kuwait with the Air Force Reserves. Master Sergeant Tonja Coykendall, also known as Mrs. Coykendall to Rockwall ISD, returned to a […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan, 19, 2023) From polices on infection control, hygiene and cleanliness to record-keeping, compliance and care plan reviews, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, Rockwall’s premier skilled nursing and long term care facility, is excited to announce they have once again achieved the exemplary status of ‘no deficiencies’ following their annual state survey. All […]

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees Jan. 17, 2023 meeting summary

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees Jan. 17, 2023 meeting summary

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2023) Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com.  Recognition School Board Appreciation Month – January is School Board […]

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announces she will seek re-election for Place 6

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announces she will seek re-election for Place 6

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2023) Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announced that she will seek re-election for Place 6 in the May 6th election. Mrs. Hilton, who was first elected in 2020, currently serves as board Vice-President.   In 2021, Mrs. Hilton was appointed as a board representative to the District Facilities and Construction […]