ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2022) Move over Elf on the Shelf, Santa’s got some new helpers this year in the form of Santa’s Pigeon Pals. Written by local Rockwall resident, Mary Bierds, the first book in the Pigeon Pals series, Pogo’s Journey for Joy, follows the adventures of a pigeon pal who has lost his Christmas […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2022) Rockwall ISD Library Media Specialists recently received a grant from Atmos Energy through their Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program that will help fund their summer book distribution program, Rockwall Reads. The grant will allow the librarians to provide new, high interest books for students in our community this summer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2022) NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Stan Britton and Jim White Take Oath of Office The newly elected Board of Trustees took the oath of office at Wednesday’s special session. Stan Britton was elected […]
DALLAS, TX (May 18, 2022) For 136 years, food has been a focal point of the annual State Fair of Texas exposition. When you ask folks what their favorite part of the State Fair is, without skipping a beat, many will answer FOOD. As an event that blends more than 2 million people from all […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2022) For Ukraine, Buffalo, Laguna Woods, all the safe places that have been invaded with hatred. You are the Light of the world. There is grief and horror, ugliness beyond imagination, and men taking lives as their quest. I fear humanity is lost, dear God. We are all at fault. Lead […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2022) Beautiful Eleanor has a face that is a rainbow of colors. She is very playful and enjoys attention. Eleanor showed a love for humans at a very young age by trying to jump into her new foster’s arms. She loves to cuddle and be petted. She is a tortie, so along with the sugar there’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2022) — The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing Monday night’s (5/16/2022) RISD Board of Trustees Special Session. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding students and student groups for the following accomplishments: State Swim Medalists State Wrestling Medalists Rockwall High School State Track Medalists Rockwall High School Lady […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2022) Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS Service Dogs “paid it forward” in a big way last week after being awarded an astounding 1300 memory foam pet beds through a grant from Greater Good Charities. Patriot PAWS set aside nearly 400 of the larger beds for their service dogs in training and their Puppy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2022) Thanks to our community, Rockwall ISD will soon construct two 9th Grade Centers – one for Rockwall High School and one for Rockwall-Heath High School – to help with the overcrowding in schools while preparing us for future growth. Both 9th Grade Centers will be built with the intent that […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2022) Our Stingerette Showcase today is Miss Hailey Hunt. Hailey is the daughter of Wes and Valen Hunt. Hailey is a three-year member of Stingerettes where she currently serves as Lieutenant and New Girl Sergeant. She served as Junior Lieutenant her Junior year as well. Hailey has been a three-year member of […]