Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. That old saying predicted bad weather in the days before reliable forecasting. Whereas blue skies suggested—rightly or wrongly—that all is clear ahead. Faith in God can rely on faulty assumptions also. When all is well with us, we feel blessed from […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – It has been 24 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001. For the past 12 years, a 9/11 Memorial Run in Rockwall has exemplified the 9/11 motto “We Will Never Forget!”. This year the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invites those who would like to continue fulfilling the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD earned an 89 accountability rating for the 2024-2025 school year from the Texas Education Agency — an improvement of two points over last year’s rating and a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and parent partnerships. We are proud to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is excited to announce the official launch of Simple Truths, a website designed to encourage financial transparency and share facts about how public schools are funded and local tax dollars are being spent. In Rockwall ISD, we face financial challenges as we manage deficit budgets and underfunded […]
Rockwall County (August 15, 2025) – My fascination with decennial birthdays began when I turned 10 and thought it was cool that I had two digits in my age! I turned 20 while in college, and what I remember of that night I won’t discuss here! I was terrified that I was getting old when […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Texas has a rich and diverse history that began long before the iconic Battle of the Alamo. While tales of “Remember the Alamo,” “Come and Take It,” and Davy Crockett’s fiery farewell as he exited the U.S. Congress, advising fellow legislators “You may all go…and I will go to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Have you wanted to try vegetable gardening? If so, you might be thinking, “It’s August… it’s too late AND too hot for a garden this year.” Think again. Did you know that North Texas has two growing seasons; spring and autumn? Autumn in North Texas is an ideal time […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – The holiday season in Rockwall County has long been defined by generosity, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. That tradition will continue—and grow stronger—as the Rockwall County Toys for Tots campaign officially takes the lead on this year’s countywide Christmas toy drive, in close partnership with […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – The City of Rockwall, the Rockwall Police Department, and Rockwall Fire Department invite residents to join their neighbors for Texas Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. This annual event encourages communities to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside […]
GARLAND, Texas (August 13, 2025) – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place Proposition A, also known as the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE), on the Nov. 4, 2025, election ballot. If approved by voters, Proposition A could generate approximately $56 million for the district’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) budget, which […]