Rockwall, TX (December 12, 2024) – The streets of Downtown Rockwall came alive on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for the annual Hometown Christmas, bringing together families, friends, and local businesses for a day full of festive fun and community spirit. Despite the weather challenges, the event was a spectacular success, showcasing the creativity and holiday […]
Rockwall County, TX (December 11, 2024) – Rockwall County Helping Hands has installed a new refrigeration and freezers, made possible by funding a capacity- building grant from the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). The new units significantly increased the pantry’s ability to receive and temporarily store refrigerated and frozen foods, enabling us to serve the growing […]
Rockwall, TX (December 10, 2024) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved Rockwall ISD’s legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session that starts January 14, 2025. District leaders will begin sharing these legislative priorities this month with elected officials representing Rockwall ISD in the state legislature, advocating for the critical funding and support necessary […]
RISD holiday card winner from Amanda Rochell Elementary Rockwall, TX (December 10, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: o Zoey L., an Amanda Rochell […]
Rockwall, TX (December 10, 2024) – Max has never had a belly rub he didn’t like! He also enjoys lounging in the sun, gently playing with his stuffies, and daily walks. (But he isn’t interested in being anyone’s running buddy – we feel ya Max!) Car rides are his favorite – especially when he gets […]
Shelly Spearman with the AgriLife Extension & Road/Bridge Office named an Employee of the Year Rockwall, TX (December 6, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court congratulates Detention Officer Scott Walker from the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office and Shelly Spearman from the AgriLife Extension and Road/Bridge Office for being named Employees of the Year for […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (December 6, 2024) – The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit committed to sharing God’s love through the gift of clean water, today marked the completion of a five-year effort to provide generational access to safe drinking water and the love of Jesus to every resident living in Kibera, a slum located outside Nairobi, Kenya. Through the […]
Rockwall, TX (December 6, 2024) – If you look under the bright star in the East (east of Ridge Road, that is!) on December 15th, you will find Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the entire cast from that Bethlehem night long ago. For the 17th year, First Christian Church Rockwall will present its gift to […]
Royse City ISD Superintendent, Dr. Amy Anderson, addresses district strategic plan Royse City, TX (December 6, 2024) – An aspirational plan for the future. On Monday, December 2, 2024, Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson and a committee of 40 convened to begin the important work of the development of a new strategic plan for Royse City […]
Fate, TX (December 4, 2024) – Tucked within every perfect looking life, every beautiful family, everything that looks just so ideal on social media, is the reality of dysfunction. I don’t know a family without it. Mine is no exception. I am as guilty as any of showing all the pretty things, delighting in all […]