Kaufman County, TX (November 20, 2025) – The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $15,000 to Lone Star CASA, an organization that provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded […]
Nathan Gordhamer, Elle Bond, Aidon Harris, and Zadyn Smith from Royse City High School hope to secure their place in the TMEA All-State Choir Royse City, TX (November 20, 2025) – The Royse City ISD Choir program is celebrating success, with students from both the high school and middle school levels earning significant regional honors […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, November 11, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall staff, friends, and community members gathered in a poignant tribute reflecting on and honoring Veterans for their profound commitment to our nation. The annual event, which blends faithful prayer, unwavering patriotism, and deep appreciation, serves to remind all in attendance […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 18, 2025) — Ericka Ledferd expressed her sincere thanks to residents of Rockwall County who have reached out with concerns, questions, and interest in community leadership. “I want to thank everyone who has approached me about running for county office,” Ledferd said. “Please know I hear you. I’m not dismissing your concerns. […]
Meet Santa, Mini Horses, and More on December 6! DALLAS, TX (November 18, 2025) – Saddle up for some holiday cheer! Equest is opening its barn doors for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at its scenic home in the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban forest in the nation. Guests are […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – Rockwall ISD proudly continues its tradition of strong financial leadership, earning a top “Superior” rating – the highest rating available – on the 2024–2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. This achievement marks the 23rd straight year the District has received such distinguished recognition. The Texas Education […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution Monday at the monthly Board meeting authorizing a one-time incentive payment for all current full-time, permanent employees as a result of the recent passage of the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). This payment reflects the VATRE-funded increase employees will […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – The following is a summary from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025. Recognitions The Board of Trustees congratulated the Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School Bands for advancing to the UIL State Marching Contest. Both programs continue to represent Rockwall ISD […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Texas state house […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – Rockwall Breakfast Rotary’s annual Coats for Kids event was held November 8 at Costco Rockwall. Coats for Kids is coordinated between Rockwall Breakfast Rotary, Rockwall Independent School District and Costco.It was a special day to welcome the families and their kids, who were able to pick out their own […]