Rockwall YMCA brings fun to at-home learners with new fitness programs at the Y

Rockwall YMCA brings fun to at-home learners with new fitness programs at the Y

ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many parents to choose remote learning for their kids in order to keep them safe. But while remote learning is less risky, it also means that kids might miss out on the benefits of physical activities they would normally get while at school […]

Rockwall County early voting locations, hours for Nov. 3 General Election

Rockwall County early voting locations, hours for Nov. 3 General Election

ROCKWALL, TX (August 27) As we draw nearer to the beginning of Early Voting, voters are encouraged to review the early voting schedule to determine where and when you will vote. Make your Voting Plan today! Texans, are you registered to  VOTE at your Current Residence? Click here to find out or update your voter registration […]

Rockwall area tutoring centers helping students navigate the challenges of distance learning

Rockwall area tutoring centers helping students navigate the challenges of distance learning

ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2020 — With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person learning this school year, many students have transitioned for the first time in their educational journey to online learning. It’s new territory for many in education, and with the change comes many challenges for students and parents to navigate. If you’re struggling […]

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller honors staff

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller honors staff

ROCKWALL, TX – August 26, 2020 — Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recognized her hardworking staff during the Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday. Miller praised each of her staff members for going above and beyond in their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. She noted that their efforts were especially instrumental in having to adjust to the […]

Rockwall Commissioners Court commemorates 75th anniversary of the end of WWII

Rockwall Commissioners Court commemorates 75th anniversary of the end of WWII

ROCKWALL, TX – August 25, 2020 —The Rockwall County Commissioners Court and the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 of Rockwall commemorated the upcoming 75th anniversary of the end of WWII with a resolution. The court unanimously approved the resolution, which honors all 300,000 living WWII veterans and the thousands of American veterans who died […]

Fate downtown revitalization looks to bring community together

Fate downtown revitalization looks to bring community together

FATE, TX – August 24, 2020 — “Fate brought us here.” You’ll find that phrase painted on the beautiful mural by artist Caleb Jacks in downtown Fate – one of many exciting and recent additions to the heart of the city. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the city has been working diligently to […]

Royse City police seek help identifying subject following robbery at Cork and Bottle

Royse City police seek help identifying subject following robbery at Cork and Bottle

ROYSE CITY, TX (August 20, 2020) The Royse City Police Department is investigating a robbery that was reported this morning at 7:03 AM August 20, 2020 at the Cork and Bottle Convenient Store located at 520 E IH30. The police department is asking for assistance in identifying the subject pictured in this bulletin who was […]

Rockwall ISD Board hears school start update at monthly meeting

Rockwall ISD Board hears school start update at monthly meeting

ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2020 — Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and District Leadership Team members presented a School Start update to the Board of Trustees. Dr. Villarreal informed the Board of the recent back-to-school registration period where parents across the District selected in-person learning by 62 percent and remote learning by 38 percent. “This […]

Rockwall city council proclaims Aug. 17 as Tom Egan Appreciation Day

Rockwall city council proclaims Aug. 17 as Tom Egan Appreciation Day

ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2020 — The Rockwall city council proclaimed today, Aug. 17, 2020, as Tom Egan Appreciation Day in honor of one of the community’s most highly respected first responders. After briefly serving with the Highland Park Police Department as a patrolman, Tom Egan began his 26-year career with the Rockwall Police […]