Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – 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. Recognitions Congratulations to the students and student groups recognized by the Board of Trustees for the following accomplishments: Extended School Year 2023 Mentors – The ESY Mentor […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – Hello, my name is Bobby! I get along well with other dogs in my foster home. I am a bit shy at first, but I come around quickly. I enjoy playing and like being indoors sleeping on a dog bed (or your bed if you let me), or a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – The BSA offers more than just camping out and s’mores. During July 6 to July 12, 2023, Sea Scout Ship 1000, the Pathfinder and Ship 46, the Constantin went on a BSA Sea Base High Adventure to St. Thomas USVI. Adult leaders Cathy Knoff, Scott Beadle, and Jason Buffington […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Police Department initiated an Amber Alert on Saturday, August 19, 2023 related to a missing teen. On Sunday, August 20th, 2023, at approximately 10:30am, the subject was located safe in a neighboring jurisdiction. We would like to thank the public and news agencies for helping to spread […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – The First United Methodist Church of Rockwall will be hosting the annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the church located at 1200 Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall 75087. Admission is $1.00 or one can of food for Helping Hands food pantry. ‘Tis […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – We recently returned from a sojourn to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the U.P. Specifically, to the Keweenaw Peninsula, also known as the Copper Country, because of its history of the first copper boon in the United States. Way up at the far tip of the world (feels like […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2023) – The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities is proud to announce that the proceeds from this year’s Fire Fighters Ball will be dedicated to a Dallas Metroplex hero who dedicated 30-plus years to the Dallas community and the state of Texas through steadfast public service. Kenneth Sutcliffe is a retired firefighter […]
Rockwall, TX (August 16, 2023) – Beloved family members with dementia deserve ethical rights, just as everyone else. Regardless of one’s mental decline, we should never strip away their autonomy, beneficence, and justice. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, thoughts that may come to mind are quality of life, safety, and security. Fear […]
Greenville, Texas (August 15, 2023) — Qavah the Storehouse, a community-driven organization committed to supporting families and children in need, joined forces with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide essential clothing items to children in foster care. Kelly Archibald and Cheyenne Weable, the passionate minds behind Qavah the Storehouse, orchestrated […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – Each year, the Royse City ISD School Board is tasked with setting the property tax rate for the upcoming school year. At the August 14, 2023 meeting the school board unanimously approved the district’s recommendation to reduce the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate by more than 18 cents. […]