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. […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Paula Walker Elementary as the official name for the district’s 7th elementary campus. Their recommendation received unanimous school board approval at the August 14, 2023 meeting. In the crowd were dozens […]
Rockwall, Texas (August 14, 2023) – The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 68 winners of the 2023 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Rockwall ISD. The district received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2023) – Meet Amethyst! This little lady was a wonderful mama to six kittens, but now it’s her turn to find a forever home! Amethyst takes a bit to warm up to new people, but once she does, she will talk, solicit pets, and purr away! Amethyst is 2-years old, current […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2023) – Small town girl doing big things in the world of volleyball. Becca Kelley is a recent 2023 graduate from Rockwall High School, and was one of twelve players named to the USAV U19 National Team this summer, to go compete in the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championships, in Osijek, […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2023) – The Rockwall Rotary Club organization proudly provides a variety of scholarships and opportunities to Rockwall area students. Last week, the Rockwall Rotary welcomed two scholarship recipients to this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp, Nhira Iverson and Evan Miller. Camp RYLA is a 6-day camp for […]