Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – A local back-to-school tradition, the Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Expo was held on August 1, 2023 with hundreds of new staff staff members, sponsors, elected officials, and board members present. The much anticipated event, whose purpose is to welcome and introduce new RISD staff members to the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Plenty of tears will fall as the new school year commences. Not so much from the kindergartener’s eyes. Or the college freshman left standing awkwardly in a dorm room with a stranger for a roommate. It will likely be the parents—mostly the moms—whose eyes well up and spill salty […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the special session meeting of Monday, August 7, 2023. Elementary Update District leadership provided an update about elementary summer programming, including summer school, Science Camp, Launch Camp, and Extended School Year Services. The Elementary Recess Committee reported their work. The […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Rockwall elementary choir student and alto singer, Jolene Wimberly, was chosen to participate in the Texas Choral Directors Association’s (TCDA) State Elementary Honor Choir. It’s a true honor to be chosen for TCDA. Jolene attended three days of extended rehearsals and performed with her peers last week at the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is honored to partake in Assistance Dogs International’s celebration of ‘International Assistance Dogs Week.’ The awareness campaign (taking place August 6th – August 12th) sheds light on not only the incredible, life changing work that Assistance Dogs are capable of performing, but also the increasing […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Hi there, I am Bob! If you are looking for a sweet, loving, and playful boy, I might be a perfect fit for you! I adore being hugged and cuddled, giving kisses, and chewing on bones. I love to play in a kiddie pool and in the water from […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Embarking on a new school year requires lots of preparation: clothes, shoes, supplies, athletic gear, haircuts, and easy meal ideas for little and big ones to grab on the way out the door. I am not a morning person, so breakfast is always the hardest. I often look for make-ahead […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Nourishment. Independence. Support. Opportunity. Community. Purpose. Hope. Grace. Dignity. Is there simply ONE of these words that resonates most with a senior citizen? At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, we address ALL of them! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are OPEN for our 2023 “AND SO IT […]
Heath, TX (August 7, 2023) – “Community Forthcoming” declares The Social Hall of Heath. To Parker Hall this declaration is a commitment. As developer of The Social Hall of Heath, his passion comes through as he talks about Heath, the project, and what his family wants to build. After graduating from UT, Parker had the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2023) – Lakeside Leaders is a group of over 100 individuals who are passionate about giving back to our community. We gather twice a year for a one-hour meeting where members will have a chance to hear about three local charities and their specific and immediate needs. The membership then votes […]