Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22 when Hazel Spire, author of 14 children’s books, shares her 6 Step Process for crafting a captivating children’s book. Hazel Spire, a London-born children’s author, has lived in Texas and abroad, drawing inspiration from global experiences. She writes poetry, YA mysteries, and […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]
Rockwall, TX (March 3, 2025) – Meet Scout! This 3-legged beauty is lovable and great with kids, dogs, and other cats! Scout is vocal about his meals and cuddle time. He had a gunshot wound in the leg that was removed, but it hasn’t slowed him down one bit—however, with three legs, it is […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court celebrates 30 years of storytelling, music, and magic with the Rockwall Community Playhouse. The Proclamation signed this week congratulates Rockwall Community Playhouse (RCP) for providing a “platform for local talent to shine” through high quality productions, youth theatre, camps, and a variety of artistic […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Catalyst Ministries will host their 3rd annual Golf Tournament on May 1 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Heath. The event includes breakfast, lunch, swag, a great round of golf, friendly competition, and awards to follow. Catalyst Ministries is a national Christian organization that raises awareness, & provides restoration […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize two students who have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This distinguished honor places Angela S. Williams from Rockwall High School and Savannah B. Crocker from Rockwall-Heath High School among approximately 15,000 finalists […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Rockwall County Health Authority, Dirk Perritt, M.D. reports that a case of Measles has been confirmed in Rockwall County. Dear Judge New and Rockwall County Residents, I am writing to provide an important public health update regarding a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident of Rockwall County, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Bob DeJean, a Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, and open spaces advocate, has been recognized by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court for his efforts in promoting and preserving the natural environment in Rockwall County. A proclamation in his honor, signed February 25, 2025, detailed his standards for conservation, promotion of […]
Rockwall, TX (February 24, 2025) – The Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050 will be publicly presented at the Rockwall County Commissioners Court regular meeting on March 11, 2025, at 9 AM in the Historic Courthouse. The County has worked with two strategic planning firms, Baker Tilly Advisory Group and Freese and Nichols, Inc., with strong community […]