ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept 23, 2024) — Our October issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 12 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to […]
Fate, Texas (September 23, 2024)— Lightbridge Academy®, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises, announces the expansion of its footprint in Texas with a new center coming to the Fate market. The new Lightbridge Academy center will be located at the northern corner of Memorial Parkway and Chamberlain […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 20, 2024) – Fellow Rockwall County Citizens, You are invited to a public forum and engagement session to continue participating in the Rockwall County 2050 Strategic Plan. Join us for an update on the ongoing planning process and a recap of the direction the county is heading, based on the feedback […]
Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and Rockwall-Heath High School senior Savannah Crocker. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 18, 2024) The Royse City Police Department is investigating reports of an anonymous threat to Royse City High School. A threatening note stating “Shooting up the school 9/25/24” has been found written on a restroom stall at the high school. Several students have reported the incident to school administration and to […]
Registration underway for first webinar in HomeBank Texas’ financial literacy series ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 17, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with Texas Bankers Association to present a free, virtual, community education series focusing on financial literacy. First up will be Landon Lowry, HBTX […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – 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. Academics Update District leaders presented information about the variety of academic programs offered for students. Trustees were provided an academic update related to the following: • Summer […]
Photo of Oasis indoor pickleball courts by Sophie Wall. Editor’s Note: The following is a submitted article written by Frisco High School student Sophie Wall as part of an Independent Study and Mentorship program. With the guidance of mentor Erin Hunter of WFAA, Sophie interviewed Pickleball Director Gene Click with Oasis Pickleball Club located at […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 16, 2024) – Rockwall County Commissioners recently held meetings to discuss and receive input on the 2025 fiscal year budget. The following includes a summary of frequently asked questions from those recent meetings. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt? The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the no new revenue […]