Rockwall, TX (January 28, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). This esteemed recognition celebrates districts across Texas that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success through high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The […]
Kirk Clendening Named SEAFWA Texas Officer of the Year AUSTIN (January 28, 2025) – Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their contributions and efforts in supporting the agency’s mission. “Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen represent the teamwork, integrity and professionalism that define Texas Game Wardens,” said Col. […]
Rockwall, TX (January 28, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is excited to introduce a new e-mail communication specifically designed for community members and local businesses: Rockwall ISD Connections. What can you expect? This email communication will highlight news and topics about Rockwall ISD, including: • District updates, • Current & upcoming events, and • Academics, arts, […]
Rockwall, TX (January 27, 2025) – If you remember, several weeks ago this column discussed how Rockwall County was once called the “Marriage Capital of Texas”. This was because of the marriage licenses that departed from the classical, nondescriptive government form. Instead, the county had forms that were decorated with colored pictures of flowers that […]
Rockwall, TX (January 27, 2025) – Meet Chase! This sweet 3-month old puppy is great with all dogs, cats and kids. His best friend is the 4-year old little boy in his foster home. Chase is a good boy – sleeping all night in his kennel and is working on potty training. He is getting […]
Dallas, TX (January 24, 2025) – Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) today announced the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2025/2026 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. The season includes six Dallas premieres and the return of audience favorites. THE OUTSIDERS NOVEMBER 4 – 16, 2025 MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST […]
Heath, Texas (January 23, 2025) – The Heath City Council approved an Economic Development Assistance Agreement and Ground Lease at its January 14 meeting for 1880 Kitchen, a new upscale destination restaurant that will be located in The Reserve, located along Hawk Drive and Chris Cuny Boulevard. 1880 Kitchen — named in recognition of the […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS (January 22, 2025) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is proud to announce the Graduation of five Veteran/Service Dog teams on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM at their Rockwall Campus (254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032). This event marks a significant milestone for five Texas Veterans whose lives will be transformed through […]
Heath, TX (January 21, 2025) – Congratulations to the Rockwall-Heath High School Choir on their record-breaking five students selected for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choir! The Heath Choir has never had more than one student make all-state in a single school year and has only had four students in total in the […]
Fate, TX (January 20, 2025) – The latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, a podcast launched in 2024 by Fate Mayor, David Billings welcomed Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner. Mayor Billings and Commissioner Macalik discussed Our Unity 2050 and the long-term vision for Rockwall County and Fate, TX. As Fate Would Have It […]