Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2023) – Rockwall Youth Community Athletics (RYCA) 4th grade Rockwall Jackets are going to Super Bowl on Saturday in Allen! After losing only one game this season, the Rockwall Jackets faced Heath Hawks this past weekend. With the Jackets pulling out a win in a hard-fought game, they now advance to […]
Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – 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. Superintendent’s Report During the Superintendent’s Report of upcoming events and accolades, Dr. Villarreal mentioned a recent JROTC site visit by an official representing the Marines, who visited […]
Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – Saturday, November 11 was a day of many smiles and fun for all who participated in Rockwall Breakfast Rotary’s Coats for Kids annual event. Each November, Breakfast Rotary partners with the Rockwall Independent School District and Costco to provide winter coats for elementary age school children that otherwise would […]
Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2023) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of Small Business Season! Small businesses are the heart and soul of our community and make our city unique and vibrant. This exciting event is set to run from November 1st through December 31st, and it promises […]
Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2023) – Meet Apple! This sweet girl gets along with all people and dogs, big and small. She is excellent with children and lives with a 9-year old. Apple is well-behaved for a young dog and is the best snuggler! She is 11 months old, weighs 55 pounds, and is current […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – This morning, JER Chilton YMCA’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was held with community members, leaders, YMCA staff and board members in attendance for the purpose of honoring all those who served. While Veterans Day is traditionally recognized on November 11, today’s ceremony seemed fitting with the birthday of the […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – My grandparents were Finnish immigrants, settling on the Keeweenaw Peninsula, in the Copper Country, Upper Peninsula of Michigan. “Ukki”, as we called my grandfather, worked as a copper miner and owned a small property in Allouez; a home for his family with a barn across the lane, cows and a […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – Veteran service often carries over into the public and private sector after uniforms are carefully pressed and put away. This strong call to serve can be innate but also developed during military service. That in mind, the Rockwall Rotary featured three local veterans, also Mayors, at this week’s meeting. […]
Rockwall, Texas (November 8, 2023) – On Tuesday November 7th, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 4 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. The […]
Fate, TX (November 6, 2023) – Winners of the 2023 President’s Awards Program were announced in Nacogdoches in conjunction with the Texas Downtown Annual Conference. For over 35 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown (TXDT), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns. The President’s Award was developed by Texas Downtown […]