Rockwall Education Foundation Classic: A striking success!

Rockwall Education Foundation Classic: A striking success!

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) What happens when you gather over 220 people who share a vision of enhancing education in Rockwall TX on a Friday night at a bowling alley? You raise more than $44,000 which will facilitate student achievement and skill development, and recognize and encourage staff excellence in Rockwall ISD! The Rockwall […]

Double the Harmony: Rockwall’s A Cappella Powerhouses Return to Nationals

Double the Harmony: Rockwall’s A Cappella Powerhouses Return to Nationals

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 22, 2025) Well, they’ve done it again.  Rockwall High School’s “Walk the Line” and Rockwall-Heath High School’s “Infiniti” are headed back to ICHSA Nationals in New York City. Have you ever watched the “Pitch Perfect” movies? The International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) is the real-life high school level of […]

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Carleigh Robison

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Carleigh Robison

Rockwall, TX (April 22, 2025) – Carleigh Robison, a dedicated senior at Rockwall High School, shines both on and off the field. Since the 7th grade, Carleigh has been part of the RISD cheer program and has competed on the UIL and NCA competition teams. Carleigh’s junior year, they placed 2nd at NCA Regionals, 1st […]

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Campaign Season Reality Check – Property Taxes and Transparency

Op-Ed by Fate Mayor, David Billings: Campaign Season Reality Check – Property Taxes and Transparency

Fate, TX (April 22, 2025) – Campaign season is winding down—thankfully—and we are now seeing the usual wave of campaign promises being made, often without much explanation about how those promises would actually be achieved. A common theme? Candidates pledging to “increase transparency” and “reduce property taxes.” Both are great ideas. However, anyone who has […]

Rockwall County Precinct 3 Town Hall Forum focused on proposed Outer Loop

Rockwall County Precinct 3 Town Hall Forum focused on proposed Outer Loop

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) – Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lorne Liechty hosted a public town hall forum to discuss the proposed Outer Loop and its potential impact on Rockwall County. Attendees included State Representative Katrina Pierson, County Judge Frank New, Precinct 4 County Commissioner John Stacy, and other county and city elected officials. […]

Meet Rocky, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rocky, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (April 21, 2025) – Meet Rocky, aka Rocky Bobby! This 2-year old is housebroken, crate-trained, and has the cutest curly tail! Rocky takes treats gently and rides well in the car. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with toys, dogs of all sizes, and chewing on antlers. He wants to be with […]

Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery opens Honesty Farmstand for spring season in Fate

Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery opens Honesty Farmstand for spring season in Fate

FATE, TX – April 21, 2025 – Pip’s Micro Farm & Nursery is thrilled to announce the seasonal opening of its Honesty Farmstand, welcoming the Rockwall County community to enjoy farm-fresh, sustainable, and non-GMO products. Located at 103 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Fate, TX 75189, the farmstand is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from spring […]

Rockwall-Heath High School honors Class of 2025 Top 10 students

Rockwall-Heath High School honors Class of 2025 Top 10 students

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 17, 2025) The Rockwall-Heath High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Todd Bradford, high school administration, and counselors at the Hidden Creek Event Venue on Wednesday, April 16. Families, the board of trustees, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, and district leaders were there to […]

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Shelby Jordan

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Shelby Jordan

Rockwall, TX (April 17, 2025) – Shelby Jordan has been an integral part of the Rockwall ISD cheer program for five years, starting with two years at Williams Middle School and continuing for three years at Rockwall High School. Her dedication and talent have earned her numerous accolades, including being nominated twice for All-American Cheerleader […]

Representative Pierson votes for historic public school funding bill

Representative Pierson votes for historic public school funding bill

Austin, TX (April 17, 2025) – State Representative Pierson voted today in favor of House Bill 2 (HB2), critical legislation that delivers nearly $8 billion in new funding for public education, marking the largest increase to public school funding in Texas history. HB2 injects nearly $8 billion directly into schools, focused on providing classrooms, teachers, […]

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